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Kalami Corfu
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Kalami
Kalami Bay
Kalami bay is set nestling below the North East Corfu hills and famous for the Durrel's 'White House' and beautiful beach. Kalami is a popular destination for couples and also suits a family holiday; families with both young children and teenagers will find this resort an ideal holiday away from the hustle and bustle of the busier towns on the island and yet typically Greek.
Set in an ideal location between the pretty bay of Agni and the quiet harbour of Kouloura.
Part of Kalami's charm is the mix of local people together with tourists. (Local fisherman are often seen early each morning on Kalami beach.)
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Who is Kalami For
Kalami is for families and couples, offering some evening entertainment from the bars towards the centre, but is quiet on the outskirts of the village.
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The Kalami Beach
Type
Fine shingle beach provides clear waters ideal for swimming. The bay of Kalami is a natural cove and provides shelter from any waves making it a safe choice for children.
Sunbeds
Sunbeds are widely available on the main beach in Kalami along with umbrellas. There is a small charge per day for their use.
Facilities
There are showers, toilets and changing areas available on or close to the beach of Kalami.
Child Suitability
Kalami Beach is a very safe beach and has a clean sea.
Accessibility
There are no steps to the main beach in Kalami, it is on the flat. There is car parking close to the beach. There is also a wooden path making walking along the beach, even at night even more romantic!
Cleanliness and Urchins
Kalami beach is extremely clean there are no sea urchins. Kalami is on of Corfu's Blue Flag Beaches, this is an award given by the EEC for recommended beaches.
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Places of Interest
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Places Near Kalami
A short 20 min walk to Agni Bay via a coastal path.
15 min walk (by road) to Kouloura. Every evening boat taxi to Agni Bay.
Coastal-path type walking (good shoes though are needed) - to Kerasia and St Stephanos. (Download our map.)
On the headland between Kalami and Kouloura, there are two small coves with flat rocks - ideal for quiet sunbathing. Access mainly by water.
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Agni Bay
Agni Bay is home to Taverna Agni and Agni Travel.In Greek Agni means un-spoilt and
this describes Agni perfectly - just
three Tavernas (each with their own jetty for mooring up to) and a sprinkle of
local buildings. The bay is reached mainly by rented motor boats, although recently
there is now a narrow road down into the bay: Agni Corfu
Nissaki Corfu
Nissaki is a small, pretty resort with a horseshoe-shaped beach of fine pebbles, offering excellent swimming and water sports. There are several tavernas specialising in Greek cuisine. A small harbour shelters the many little fishing boats that are moored there and there is a jetty/collection point for the Taverna Agni water taxi which offers an evening service to Taverna Agni and a twice-weekly trip to Corfu Town (a small charge is payable to help with the running costs): Nissaki Corfu
Krouzeri Corfu
Krouzeri has a long beach (pebble and sand) offering safe swimming, water sports and diving. Beachside tavernas provide welcome refreshments to those enjoying the beach and excellent snorkelling. The nearby Nissaki Beach Hotel offers a swimming pool which is open to non-residents, a restaurant and bar and, during the evening a low-key disco. There is a jetty/collection point for the Taverna Agni water taxi which offers an evening service to Taverna Agni and a twice-weekly trip to Corfu Town (a small charge is payable to help with the running costs).
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How to get to Kalami
By Car
Follow the main coastal road from Corfu town towards Kassiopi. The road is windy and has many sharp bends as you go towards the North East of the island, so go careful, but to help, many of the worst bends have strategically placed mirrors to help you. The last village on the main road that you will pass through is Loustri. Look out for the signpost to Kalami, it is on your right. Follow the smaller twisting road down the hill, where the road starts to incline there is another turning on your left, this is to Kouloura, bear to your right and follow all the way down to the village.
By Bus
There is a bus that goes from Corfu town that will take you to the top of Kalami - on the main road. These buses are every couple of hours approx during the summer months. Walk down the hill opposite the bus stop. Coming back up may be a bit more of a hike!!!
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Kalami Accommodation
Why not consider a luxury villa above Kalami? Here we have a few to choose from:
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One of the finest villas in the Agni Travel portofolio, offering uninterrupted, panoramic, sea views from the balcony and pool terrace. Three large bedrooms, all en suite and fully air-conditioned, Master bedroom suite featuring a bathroom with Jacuzzi style bath and shower, make this a perfect villa for families or groups of friends. Villa Description: Villa Emilios, Corfu
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Villa Ollios is a modern villa nestling in the olive groves overlooking the charming and popular bay and village of Kalami. The villa sleeps 6 people and is within walking distance of tavernas and a beach. A great villa for a family holiday.
Villa Description: Villa Ollios, Corfu
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Kalami Properties for Rent
Looking for a Villa, House or Apartment to rent in Kalami? Check out the available properties: Kalami Rental Accommodation
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Tavernas In Kalami
There are four, excellent, tavernas in Kalami:
White House Taverna
Over looking Kalami bay at the far end of the village, is the famous White House where Laurence Durell lived while he wrote the book Prospero's Cell. The White House is now a taverna, with apartmemnts for rent above.
Thomas Taverna
Situated on the beach in the middle of Kalami bay.
Kalami Beach Taverna
The view from the Kalami Beach Taverna.
Dimitri's Taverna
Dimitri's Taverna is located above Kalami and serves variations on traditional Greek cuisine. Dimitri will also arrange to collect you and take you home.
View to Dimitri's Restaurant from Frosso.
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Bars and Nightclubs in Kalami
Now you are talking! Do not worry, there are several great bars in Kalami. Both serving cocktails as well as normal bar service, here you can watch films and join in the quiz nights and the Greek dancing!
Kalami at Night
Although Kalami is a quiet resort, with four excellent tavernas and two bars, there is plenty for evening entertainment.
Evening Taxi Boat to Agni
Each evening, there are two taxi boats from Kalami to Agni Bay, including our own taverna: Taverna Agni
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Water Sports in Kalami
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Yachts
It will not suprise you to find that many rich and famous visit Kalami - via their luxury yatchs! Sadly, they rarely leave their comfort and only watch from a far!
Being very sheltered, Kalami offers good holding for yatchs and many choose to stay over night.
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Shopping in Kalami
Two Gift shops in the village selling tourist goods, ceramics, crafts and lace goods. There are also foreign newspapers to buy.
Supermarkets
Three small supermarkets in the village, all of these will deliver heavy goods for you, i.e. Bottles of drinking water, crates of beer and wine! The supermarkets sell all the basic essentials, including ice cream and newspapers.
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Useful Kalami Information
Exchange/Money
There are two exchanges in Kalami. Both will change travellers cheques and foreign currency. (Note: Sterling travellers cheques are said to be the best option) There are two tourist offices with information on the area, and they will also arrange car hire and trips to other areas of the island.
Telephone and Post Box
Public telephone in centre of the village, this telephone requires you to purchase a card, these are available from the supermarkets and tourist offices in the village. There is a post box in the centre of the village opposite the telephone.
Children's Facilities
There is a play ground near the cocktails and dreams bar, situated on the right as you come into the village. Although the playground is safe as it has an enclosed area be aware that it is near some steps so supervision is a good idea.
Disabled Facilities
Being that Kalami is set on a steep hill getting down to the village without a car, may present a problem, although once in the village the main road through where the shops, bars and tavernas are situated is flat.
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