A postcard from a Russian secretary invites James Bond into a love scheme – with honeymoon-esque locations in Turkey, Italy and along the Orient Express. And add some Scotland and Greece to spice it up!
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The Heart of Corfu
Greece – Kerkyra, Spyridon Church // For Your Eyes Only (1981)
When in Corfu, head to Spyridon Church – the alleys and piazzas around the old basilica are always packed with life. And with Bond history. Continue reading
Golden Dunes
GREECE – Corfu, Agios Georgios Beach // For Your Eyes Only (1981)
Corfu has a rough coastline. And it has Agios Georgios Beach! Bond came here for the oysters – but you should wait for the low season. Continue reading
Sundowner Square
GREECE – Corfu, Platia Leonida Vlachou // For Your Eyes Only (1981)
James Bond and Melina came here for a sunset stroll – and so should you. Platia Leonida Vlachou is where Kerkyra comes together in the evenings. Continue reading
The Lost Village
GREECE – Corfu, Danilia Village // For Your Eyes Only (1981)
In the center of Greek island Corfu lies an abandoned village. Once planned as a tourist attraction, the location came into sole use as a Bond shooting location. Nowadays, trees hide the village – and a dog guards the entrance. Continue reading
Gambling with Achilles
GREECE – Corfu, Achillion Palace // For Your Eyes Only (1981)
The Achillion Palace on Corfu is one of the islands highlights. Whitewashed columns, cypress trees and mythic statues make up for a perfect Bond location. Continue reading
Beauty in White
GREECE – Kanoni, Vlacherna Monastery // For Your Eyes Only (1981)
The islands south of Kanoni are by far the most iconic landscapes on Corfu, especially the whitewashed Vlacherna monastery. It goes without saying, that a Bond movie had to get the camera rolling here. Continue reading
Over Hedge and Ditch
GREECE – Corfu, Old Fort // For Your Eyes Only (1981)
There are two choices while visiting the Fort of Corfu: Trying to find a way to the very Eastern – and very forbidden – tip or enjoy a chilled Martini at the yacht club. Continue reading
In the Heavens above
GREECE – Kalambaka// For Your Eyes Only (1981)
While it was common in the 19th century to climb up to the Metéora Monasteries with ropes and corded ladders, it’s nowadays forbidden to do so. But of course there is still a bondesque way to get on top. Continue reading
The Nymphs of Diane
GREECE – Kanoni, Villa Sylva // For Your Eyes Only (1981)
A pool party full of beautiful Bikini girls at a villa so magnificent as its view at the Ionian Sea. Alas!, there is just no way to enter that mansion. Or is there? Continue reading
Fall all over again
GREECE – Corfu Island, Pagi // For Your Eyes Only (1981)
Greek island Corfu has many hidden beauties – but Pagi is one of the most outstanding. Embedded in olive groves, the village offers Mediterranean warmth to its visitors. And some thrill at a certain bar. Continue reading