The Olivar Suites

The old olive mill machinery is still there, repurposed as the backdrop for the cocktail bar, which sets the tone nicely. This boutique resort on Corfu's southeastern shore arranges its 120 suites in a loose village around the original structure, so it never feels like a tower-block holiday. Most suites have plunge pools, the decor skips the whitewashed-and-terracotta formula, and the beach is a short walk past the sea-facing rooms.