Corfu Resort Guide

Acharavi is a busy and lively resort set on the North coast of Corfu, boasting something for everyone. It is not just a resort, it is the main town for the North of the island and many of the local people visit Acharavi on a regular basis as there is a post office, banks, a dentist and doctors and all the facilities found in a modern town. You will also find shops such as hardware stores and flower shops. Acharavi has plenty of Tavernas and bars, and a good, long, sandy beach.

Agni Bay is home to Taverna Agni - this website's creator. Agni means un-spoilt in Greek and this describes our bay perfectly. Situated on the North East Coast set amongst the olive groves growing either side of the bay. It is not a 'resort' as there are just three Tavernas (each with their own jetty for mooring up to) and a couple of local buildings. The bay is reached mainly by little rented motor boats.

A sleepy little seaside resort on the North West coast, with a large sandy cove and a few fishing boats.

Situated between the village of Agios stephanos to the south and the bigger livelier resort of kassiopi to the North, Avlaki is relatively unknown to most of Corfu's visitors. It is a long beautiful bay with clear sea - a few villas and just two Tavernas. It is quiet, but has the potential to become popular. On Sundays many of the locals invade! During the afternoon you get a Northerly sea breeze which is cooling in the heat of the summer, but this can make the water 'choppy'.

A mile long shingle beach is the outstanding asset that Barbati has to offer. A few Tavernas on the beach, a supermarket and the occasional gift shop. The main village of Barbati is located up on the main road - about a ten min walk. The resort of barbati runs either side of the main coastal road from Corfu town. The shops and Tavernas are positioned on the road side and smaller roads run steeply off to your right down to the beach. The beach is long and the views are stunning from here. To the right you look across to Corfu town. Spot the old town and the forts. You can see the cruise ships docked in the port, just to the right of the main town. On the left the view is of the Albanian coast line where it meets with the Greek mainland. On a clear day it is stunning.

Benitsas had a reputation for its liveliness - so if you are looking for nightlife you may be disappointed. Now, Benitsas has returned to a sleepy fishing village with numerous tavernas and restaurants including a Chinese! The resort and town is about three quarters of a mile long, with mainly small restaurants and bars. Also an abundance of tourist type shops!

Dassia (sometimes spelt Dasia) is a large resort, spread both sides of a busy main road. From this main road though, there are several smaller roads leading down to the beach.

Ermones is a small cove nestling between dramatic hills, studded with a few apartments and a couple of hotels.

The Gardiki fort: Surprisingly tucked away near the edge of the road, you come across the fort without much warning. Gardiki fort is a lovely old Byzantine ruin that is open to explore. Lake Korisia ofers a soft, sandy beach, running the length of the lake, separated from it by an unmade road and a narrow strip of sand dunes.

Confusingly there are two Agios Georgios on Corfu - both on the West Corfu coast. This one is the most Northerly one. Here you will find a large sweeping sandy cove - ideal for the bucket and spade.

Staint George's Bay with its long sandy beach lies to the south of the coastal Lake Korission, on the South West of the island which is about 45 minutes from the airport. The bays is surrounded by olive groves and boasts an amazing sandy beach.

If you are looking for a stunning sandy beach - probably the finest the island has to offer - then Glyfada should be on your list. There are several bars and tavernas around the beach as well as the usual hotels and a few apartments.

The resort of Agios Gordios is on the west coast of Corfu. Depending on the taxi driver it can take from 20 minutes to 40 minutes to transfer from the airport. As you climb the hills crossing from east to west, the olive groves are all around you.

The resort is an excellent size with around 20 places to eat. Most of the accommodation is hotel based and very family orientated. The Kerkyra Beach Hotel is an excellent choice.

Ipsos was known 10/15 years ago as a party resort, full of club 18-30's holidays. It is changing though. It is still a very lively resort - the discos and bars remain. The far side of the beach near the harbour is quieter. In Ipsos you will find romantic couples, parents with teenagers - who prefer the busier bars and clubs the other end of the beach! The beach stretches along the roadside and gently curves round at the harbour end. Ipsos is set against the dramatic backdrop of the hills of the North East of Corfu on the left and to your right across the sea to Corfu town. The main road runs through the shopping and disco strip, lining the inland side whilst the clear water and clean beach occupy the opposite side.

Kalamaki is mainly a beach resort, situated between Agios Spiridon and Kassiopi. Down a winding narrow and extremely steep road you will find the sandy beach stretching across the bay of kaminaki. The view here is across to Albania in front of you and to your right the top beach at Kassiopi is visible. Many boat trips stop at this sandy beach making it popular during the summer months.

The bay of Kalami nestles below the hills of North East Corfu and is famous for both its beautiful beach, and Lawrence Durrell's 'White House'. A popular destination for couples, Kalami is also ideal for a family holiday with tavernas, safe swimming, water sports and boat hire - everyone is catered for!

Kaminaki is a tiny coastal village tucked in amongst the olive groves. The bay is beautiful. Sparkling white pebbles with the turquoise water gently lapping at the shoreline. It is almost a dream and probably the one that most of us have when we picture a small Greek holiday destination. One Taverna sits right on the beach, while the other sits up high on the rocks overlooking the bay. The atmosphere is friendly - not dissimilar to other smaller coastal resorts in the area. The local boat hire owners chat to you as you stroll along the waters edge. From the main Corfu road is a small steep road down to the bay. It is easily missed and this may account for why the bay has remained untouched by tourism.

Kassiopi is a lively resort at the North East corner of Corfu. A charming little fishing village, with a traditional port. Tourism has of course had its influence, but you can still find local fishermen bringing home the morning catch down at the harbour.

Originally an old fishing village. The wooded hills of Cape Aspro Cavos (just below Cavos); the southern most tip of the island, offers pleasant walks and magnificent views and on a clear day, you can see the island of Paxos. There is also a ruin of an old fortified monastery nearby.

'Corfu town is Venice and Naples, a touch of France and more than a dash of England, apart of course from being Greek' - Countess Flamburiari.

Kerasia is a quiet cove situated between Kouloura and Agios Stephanos. It is mainly just one long sweeping beach and is quite stunning.There is just one Taverna and a scattering of villas. During lunchtime, the occasional day trip boat may arrive - but they soon depart! The Rothschild's have a holiday home on the headland - Prince Charles and Lord Sainsbury are regulars.

Kontokali is a small coastal village that is joined to Gouvia by a coastal road, which can be walked in about 30 minutes. There are plenty of Tavernas/Restaurants to choose from, with an excellent cuisine catering for all tastes. Nightlife is minimal, with a few Bars. There are various accommodations ranging from apartments, family run hotels, to the superb Kontokali Beach Hotel. Some parts of Kontokali will be listed under Gouvia, as the two areas during build get closer together.

Kouloura is a small pretty fishing village not a resort. There is a working harbour, where many of the locals moor there boats. The view of the harbour is probably one of the most painted in the area. Recently three new villas have been built on the headland above and offer perhaps the most exclusive accommodation on Corfu.

Messonghi is a small peaceful resort situated about 1km south of the resort of Moraitika. It is quiet and peaceful with the majority of facilities all within 100m of the beach. The terrain is relatively flat with no steep hills to climb on those hot summer days. Olive groves populate almost every scrap of unused land. The roads in and around the village are not major through roads and therefore traffic is relatively infrequent.

A small village with just one hotel.

Nissaki means Little Island and hundreds of years ago that is what it was. On top of the island, now stands the Mitsos Taverna. In years past, the local people worked on this island, shaping stones and local rocks bought to them by boat. The stones were used for building.

Pa-le-o-ka-str-it-sa (pronunciation: just let it roll off the tongue!) is set around three main bays. It is famous for being the islands most treasured beauty spot. Luxury yachts sail in to admire the back drop of the beautiful green hills, while the bay becomes busy with day trippers throughout the season.

Pelekas can be found on the West coast of Corfu - just opposite Corfu (Kerkyra) town. Pelekas is a large village situated on the top of a hill. The beach is below the village - about a 10 min walk or a short car journey.

Peroulades is not a resort but an ancient Greek village, wrapped in a time warp, however there is some accommodation available. A small village with tiny Greek houses, and as you leave the village and head for the famous sunset beach, Logas Beach, you catch glimpses of the most stunning panoramic views on the island of Corfu.

Petriti and Boukari are little villages on Corfu's South-East coast near Lefkimi. Both villages are traditional with the focus being fishing, rather than tourism. Around the harbours you can find excellent fish tavernas. Many yachts stay overnight at Petriti before heading down to Paxos.

Roda is an old fishing village and a small family beach resort, it is mostly used by the British package tour operators. There is a super 'cove' type sandy beach. The original town has developed, but you will still find locals continuing their everyday life.

Sidari is actually two small coastal villages connected by a long sweeping sandy beach and two smaller beaches. With the effects of tourism, the villages have merged together over the last few years to make one large resort.

Sinarades is an ancient Greek village that has been forgotten by tourism. It clings to the mountainside, with an almost Alpine appearance.

Agios Spiridon has two beautiful bays overlooking the dramatic hills of Albania. As soon as you reach the bay at the bottom of the road the turquoise of the sea stuns you, this is truly a stunning bay with the flatness of the beach offset by the ruggedness of the rocks either side of the two beaches.

Agios Stephanos is a small fishing village, located on the North East coast of Corfu. (Rather confusing, as there is another Agios Stephanos located on the North West coast) This little fishing village has now become a very popular 'up market' resort with many stylish villas for rent. The bay can become busy during the day with visiting traffic. There is a thriving local Greek community who welcome its visitors with the warmth and hospitality Greece is famous for. This village is extremely pretty and is situated with the hills sweeping down either side.

A small family resort and village in a cove, with a large sandy beach - it reminds me of a small Cornish seaside resort. This is the Agios Stefanos, (Avliotes) of the North West coast, not to be confused with one of the same name on the North East coast. Agios means Saint in Greek, therefore you may see both of them referred to as St Stefanos also. A good resort for those visitors who want everything on their doorstep - but nothing too touristy.

Small bay just outside of Roda.

The village of Boukari is a old fisherman's place. Not much has changed for the last decades. Boukari just has a small harbour and an excellent fish taverna. Boukari is the ideal place to stop for lunch or dinner whether you are by car or boat.

Petriti is a little village on the east coast near Lefkimni. The villages is a really traditional fisherman's place and is rather calm (therefor I like it). There is a harbour with fishing boats and near the sea you can find some nice taverna's.

Loustri is a little village located Nissaki and Kalami. For those who enjoy the beauty of a quiet location Loustri will be the perfect place to stay.

Clomos is a little village in the southern mountains between Boukaris on the east coast and Issos (Lake Korission) on the west coast. Chlomos remains intact from the tourist movement which changed Corfu for decades. Chlomos lies peacefully in the mountains providing the most stunning view to both the east and the west coast. There you will find the real traditional homemade food such as sofrito, bourdeto, pastitsada.

The famous Orchard Taverna is located along the coastal road between Sidari and Peroulades in the North East of Corfu.