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Map of Corfu Island in Greece
Corfu
Corfu is the northernmost of the Ionian
Islands, located in the Ionian Sea off the West coast of Greece.
Corfu is said to be the greenest of all the Greek islands, and
this is probably due to its rainfall in winter months. Deep pine
forests, vineyards, wildflowers, orchids and anemones can all be
found in Corfu.
One of the first Islands to capture the British package holiday
market, Corfu is now very developed and its tourism now well
established. Beaches in Corfu are both pebbly and sandy, the best
for children being Sidari in the North as it slopes gently into
clear water. There are some lovely bays near Paleokastritsa and
dramatic cliffs that attract walkers, botanists and bird-watchers.
Sports fanatics will be right at home. Watersports are available
on the main resort beaches, not to mention Corfu’s 18-hole golf
course, tennis courts and the cricket ground in Corfu Town. Most
resorts offer good nightlife in the way of snack bars,
restaurants, pubs, bars and discos, the biggest and most notorious
of which being Kavos in the South.
Blue Flag Awarded Beaches of
Corfu Municipality of Corfu
Kommeno
Kontokali
Alykes Potamou
-Municipality of Feakes
Barbati
Ypsos
Dasia
-Municipality of Kassopi
Kalamiones
Kerasia
Avlaki
Nisaki/ Krouzeri
Gimari
-Municipality of Thinalio
Perithea/ Ag. Spyridonas
Almyros
Apraos Kalamaki
-Municpality of Esperia
Sidari Canal d’ amour
Aghios Stefanos
Arillas
Astrakeri
-Municipality of Ag. Georgios
Aghios Georgios
-Municipality of Parelion
Ermones
Glyfada
Kontogialos
-Municipality of Melitieon
Aghios Mattheos
Aghios Ioannis
Strongylis
Issos
-Municipality of Korisia
Aghios Georgios
Marathias
-Municipality of Achillion
Benitses
Kavos Travel Guide
Overview: A
sprawling town on the southern tip of Corfu, Kavos
is the most action-packed of the island's resorts
and is very popular with British under 25s, intent
on having a good time. The long, narrow beach is far
from the best in Corfu but offers lovely views over
to the Greek mainland, lots of watersports and is
fine for sleeping off the night before. Those
looking for a less hectic holiday, but still within
reach of the nightlife in Kavos, should stay in the
neighbouring resort of Aghios Petros, one mile (2km)
to the north.
Shopping: The
shopping in Kavos is limited to souvenir and 'bucket
and spade' shops selling the usual tourist tat
including some (often quite good) fake designer
labels. For more choice, there are regular buses to
Corfu Town (half an hour away), which has an
excellent range of shops. Good buys include gold,
leather, lace, ceramics and silver. For
self-caterers, there are a few mini-markets that
supply the essentials, including cheap alcohol and
cigarettes. For those that risk buying anything from
the street vendors, remember to haggle hard.
Restaurants:
There are a wide choice of cafes, restaurants and
fast food joints, but most offer a similar menu
catering for the unadventurous British palette.
Nightlife: Kavos
is the top party destination in Greece and is
crammed full of bars and clubs. Popular bars include
Snobs and Scorers but the Rollin Stone is a good
option for those who need a change from the constant
beat of R&B and Garage music; it plays 60s, 70s and
80s classics and is always packed. Good nightclubs
include the Limelight, Venue and Future-Atlantis.
Activities: The
sea around Kavos is warm and shallow and ideal for
swimming and watersports, which can be arranged from
the beach. Popular excursions include a visit to the
nearby aqua park and boat trips around the scenic
coast. Those with a taste for culture should make
the trip to the island's historic capital, Corfu
Town, which is packed with interesting
archaeological sights. Also, the interior of Corfu
is worth exploring for those looking for some
tranquillity; it remains very unspoilt and uncrowded
even during the peak season.
Negatives: The
nightlife and entertainment in Kavos is geared for
18-30s, so families would do better to stay well
clear of the main strip. This area also attracts
touts from far afield. The salesmen outside the bars
and restaurants are very pushy but can be worth
chatting up as they offer free drinks, but beware of
the double measures. Visitors should avoid the
Albanian gypsies selling flowers and glow bangles,
or keep a very close eye on their wallets. The beach
in Kavos is not great and is sometimes covered in
litter and seaweed, however it offers safe swimming
and lots of watersports. Mosquitoes can be a problem
over the summer and the local shops sell various
types of repellent. Mopeds are a great way to get
around the local area, but tourists should be aware
that they also put scores of people into hospital
each year.
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