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Corfu, the northernmost island of Western Greece, is an enjoyable mix of traditional Greek lifestyle and an internationally famous resort island.
By day families appreciate the golden beaches, clear blue-green waters and watersports by night the younger crowd party 'til dawn.
Said to be the location for Shakespeare's Tempest, Greece's first mass-tourism resort island has managed to retain plenty of local character - if you care to take the time to seek it out.
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Acharavi
(90 mins from Corfu airport). On the
northern coast of the island near Kassiopi, Acharavi is a fairly low-key resort,
best suiting families and couples looking to relax together. Good
watersports.
Aghios Stefanos
( 150 minutes from the Airport).
Aghios Stefanos is a new traditionally Greek designed resort with plenty of
tavernas and set against striking hills. The beach is lovely with aquamarine
waters and is very gentle, making it suitable for children. The atmosphere is
laid-back and the entertainment is very good.
Alykes Potamos
( 20 minutes from the Airport).
This resort is located on the edge of Corfu Town, with a nice atmosphere
suitable for families.
Arilas
(90 mins from Corfu airport). 1km long
beach offers excellent watersports at this quiet resort set in stunning
surroundings. Nightlife limited to a few bars and restaurants. Suits couples
best.
Corfu Town
(30 mins from Corfu airport). The
capital features a surprisingly unspoiled Old Town district as well as excellent
shopping.
Dassia
(40 mins from Corfu airport). Handy for
Ipsos on the island's northern coast, Dassia is a busy resort built along a
long, straight beach below pine-clad hills.
Gouvia
(30 mins from Corfu airport). Based around
a busy marina and close to bustling Corfu Town, Gouvia has plenty of traditional
tavernas, though few lively discos.
Ipsos
(80 mins from Corfu airport). It has jet
skiing, parascending and sailboarding from a shingle beach. It is a charming
resort with a good nightlife.
Kalami
( 60 minutes from the Airport). Kalami is
a peaceful fishing village which is situated on the north eastern coast of Corfu
and is a great place for getting away.
Kanoni
( 20 minutes from the Airport). Kanoni is
located on the tip of a wooded peninsula, south of Corfu Town. The beach is
great and the atmosphere relaxing, although you can here noise from planes as
it's close to the airport.
Kassiopi
(90 mins from Corfu airport). Based
around an old fishing village at the north-eastern tip of the island, close to
Medieval and Venetian aarchaeologicalsites.
Kavos
(120 mins from Corfu airport). At the
southern tip of the island, several clubs and discos and over 100 bars and
tavernas make for exciting nightlife as featured in the television series
Greece Uncovered.
Komeno
(30 mins from Corfu airport). Quiet resort
to the north of Corfu Town, set around picturesque Komeno Bay. Handy for the
more lively nightlife of Dassia and Gouvia.
Messonghi
( 45 minutes from the Airport).
Messonghi is a wonderful destination for the family, with a nice pebble beach
and quiet atmosphere.
Nissaki
( 75 minutes from the Airport). Nissaki
is a lovely village with traditional Greek architecture , warm people, and great
tavernas which exudes a pleasurable atmosphere.
Paleocastritsa
(60 mins from Corfu airport).
Picturesque resort beneath the hills of the island's west coast, offering a
choice of four beaches.
Pyrgi
(45 mins from Corfu airport). Located on
the north eastern coast of the island and handy for livelier Ipsos just down the
coast.
Roda
(120 mins from Corfu airport). Fairly quiet
former fishing village on the island's northern coast. Lengthy, 4km sand and
shingle beach. Good for families and couples.
San Stefanos
(90 mins from Corfu airport).
Picturesque, family-oriented resort on the island's north-west coast.
Sidari
(120 mins from Corfu airport). Located on
the northern tip of the island, there's a huge beach especially suitable for
children, and wwatersportstogether with plenty of hidden coves.
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