The story of the Durrell family’s idyllic pre-war life on Corfu has captured the hearts of millions, first through Gerald Durrell’s beloved book “My Family and Other Animals” and later through the hugely popular UK ITV series “The Durrells.” For fans visiting the island, there are two key locations of pilgrimage: the actual, historical home of Lawrence and Nancy Durrell in beautiful Kalami, and the picturesque villa used as the main filming location for the TV series. This guide covers how to experience both.
| ⏳ Time Needed Half to Full Day (for both) |
⭐ Don’t Miss Lunch at The White House |
📍 Plan Your Day Combine Kalami with Kassiopi or nearby beaches |
This is the authentic Durrell location. The iconic White House, set right on the water’s edge in the stunning bay of Kalami, was the home of Lawrence Durrell and his wife Nancy from 1935 to 1939. It was here that he wrote his famous Corfu memoir, “Prospero’s Cell.”
Map shows the location of the publicly accessible White House in Kalami.
The beautiful, rustic villa with the iconic blue shutters that served as the family’s home in the ITV series is a different property, located in the Kontokali/Gouvia area.
Map shows location of the TV series villa near Gouvia/Kontokali.
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