Where was The Durrells filmed?

Sun-drenched and gently funny, this beloved series is practically a tourism brochure for one Greek island, and an unusually heartfelt one at that. Its easy charm and warm light have sent armies of viewers daydreaming about swapping grey skies for the Ionian Sea, which is half the appeal of visiting.

The whole show basks in Corfu. The Venetian fortresses, shuttered lanes and arcaded streets of Corfu Old Town thread through the family's island life, while the clear north-east bay of Kalami, overlooked by the white house the real family once knew, supplies the show's sun-soaked seaside.

Corfu is an easy island to explore by car or local bus, and the two settings sit on opposite sides of it, making a relaxed loop. Base yourself near the old town for culture and tavernas, then head out to Kalami and the north-east coast for swimming and boat trips; late spring and early autumn offer warm seas with fewer crowds.