Travel to Corfu. Paradise holiday on Corfu. Paradise Hotel Corfu in Gouvia (Greece) Mirtiotissa – don’t be shy

Paradise Corfu Hotel is set in a garden filled with olive trees and palm trees. It offers air-conditioned rooms with a furnished balcony. The hotel has a large swimming pool overlooking Kommeno Bay.

The hotel is located near the center of the island, between two hills covered with olive trees and cypress trees. This hotel has panoramic views of the sea and surrounding area and offers easy access to nearby beaches.

Built: 1986

Located: 300 m from the village of Gouvia and the bus stop, 8 km from Corfu town and the airport.

There are 60 rooms in total.

Consists of one 2-story building.

Beach: public pebble beach 400 m from the hotel (2nd coastline). Umbrellas and sun loungers - for a fee. The length of the beach is 250 m.

Accepted credit cards: Visa, Mastercard.

On site: restaurant, 2 bars, outdoor swimming pool, parking, currency exchange, luggage storage

Entertainment: table tennis, billiards for a fee, massage, steam room, sauna, TV salon, darts, bicycle rental, SPA center 300 m from the hotel

For children: Crib

The nearest airport is 8 km from the hotel.

Accommodations

Complimentary private parking is available on site (reservation is not required).
Wi-Fi is available in public areas free of charge.
Children of any age are welcome.
All children under 3 years of age staying in cots are free of charge.
All children under 3 years old stay free when using existing beds.
The maximum number of baby cots in a room is 1.
Extra beds are not available in the room.
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payments: American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, No prepayment
Check-in time: 14:00. Check-out time: 11:00.

Adults − 2 +

Children under 17 years old − 0 +

Age − 7 +

Corfu Island, Greece. (Kerkyra is the second name).
1.

Before the trip, I carefully studied many reports, travel notes and impressions of the island.
Since everyone noted the strangely cold water in the seas of the north and west of Corfu, I decided to go to the east coast. I studied almost the entire layout of those places, chose what I liked best - comparative privacy, rugged landscape, good reviews about the hotel.
Choice - Nissaki Beach. We never regretted it, but everything only confirmed the correctness of our choice.
Perfect place, excellent cuisine, quite decent rooms for an adequate price. It was especially touching how the chef came out to the public in the evenings and talked about his dishes, sometimes even helping to put them on the plate. The cooking is truly one of the best hotel meals we have ever encountered (considering, of course, that there was a buffet). There is only one minus - paid sunbeds/umbrellas. But the price is reasonable, something like 2.5 euros per set. And with our frequent trips, we spent 5-6 days on our home beach in 2 weeks. It was funny how the Germans and the British found their way around - there were free sun loungers near the pool, so they ran up early in the morning and took places there, it’s a stone’s throw from the pool to the sea, however, most of them lay there by the pool all day long...
Car rental - at the hotel. Most often I take a Volkswagen Polo, the best car to rent. There were three of us, my son and my wife.
The island is small, you can travel the entire coastline. Moreover, as far as I found out, there is nothing special to do in the very south, dull sandy places, without relief and with a small number of settlements.
Also of interest is Mount Pantakrator, towering over the northern part of the island.
Well, the capital, the city of Kerkyra Town. Or Corfu Town, both names can be found.
So, the hotel and surroundings:
2. Nissaki Beach. (on the right is Albania, visible from almost everywhere on the east coast)

3. Nissaki Beach.

3. A place within walking distance south of Nissaki Beach:

We get into the car and go to Sidari. This is the north of the island, the water there, as we already know, is cool. Here the cliffs are made of soft sandstone, the water washes away a bizarre coastline.
4. Sidari:

5. Sidari

6. Sidari:

7. Sidari, the so-called Canal of Love (a couple who swims across it together will never part, says legend):

8. Sidari, Love Channel:

There are many hotels here, a lot of people, but personally I would not like to stay here, the water is cool and muddy (due to the fact that the rocks are constantly being eroded, the water contains a lot of suspended matter). However, some people don't mind...
9. Sidari, rock relief:

10. Sidari:

11. Sidari:

12. The town and the beach of the same name Ipsos. In my opinion, not very good, there the road goes a few meters from the water's edge, there is very little access to the beach, cars are constantly driving past...

13. Top of Mount Pantakrator:

14. View from Mount Pantakrator of the strait between Corfu and Albania:

Next, we go to the capital, it’s quite interesting there, the city is dominated by two fortresses - the Old and the New, between them there is Old city, with pedestrian streets, restaurants and street markets.
15. Kerkyra Town, view south from the Old Fortress:

16. Kerkyra Town, view from the Old Fortress:

17. Kerkyra town, streets of the old town:

18. Kerkyra town, the Church of St. is visible. Spiridon (with a red dome). A highly revered saint not only in Greece, but also in Russia.

19. In the old town:

20. New fortress:

21. View from the walls New fortress. The Old Fortress is visible in the distance.

We are going to the west of the island. Here is the most famous and a nice place- Paleokastritsa. However, the water here is very cool, just like in the north.
22. Paleokastritsa:

23. Paleokastritsa, view from the Monastery of the Virgin Mary:

24. Paleokastritsa, view from the monastery:

25. Paleokastritsa, Monkey face rock (monkey face). The joker guide explained that in America there is a rock with the faces of presidents, they say, we have it too:

While in Paleokastritsa, you should definitely take a boat trip, the places are amazing, the grottoes, wild beaches, rocks.
26. Rocks near Paleokastritsa:

27.Paradise Beach. You can only get here by sea. People get off the boat, stay for a couple of hours, and return the next:

28. Paradise Beach:

29. Paradise Beach:

30. Paleokastritsa, top view:

31. From Paleokastritsa we go north, through a small pass, and we go to the town of Agios Yorgos (Agios Georgios):

We stopped here for a swim, but the water was cold, and the place was open - it was windy, so we quickly got out and moved on.
32. Just a piece of the coast:

33. Kalami, a place near Nissaki, a little to the north:

The next day we decided to continue our trips to the west of the island, this time south of Paleokastritsa.
34. Glyfada.

35. Hard-to-reach nudist beach near Glyfada:

36. Agios Gordis, the farthest point where we reached along this route:

37. Kommeno, this is already the east. The chapel on the micro-peninsula is one of the symbols of Corfu.

38. North. The town of Kassiopi, a little away from it:

39. And a little further Kassiopi:

40. And finally - the moon over the island:

Summarizing. Corfu - very interesting place, a lot of original, original, after several years for some reason it is not perceived in memory as Greece (at least for me personally). The island has a certain halo of high prices, but in reality this is not entirely true. Those. prices may be more expensive than in mass places on mainland Greece, but lower, for example, than in Italy.
In general, it’s definitely worth spending a couple of weeks here

After the beach at about 8 o'clock in the evening we went on foot to the local supermarket where we got ourselves food for almost the entire remaining time on the island. Quite reasonable prices and good selection.

But I wasn’t very lucky with the bus and returning home. According to the schedule, the bus was supposed to arrive at 21.30 and take us to Kerkyra within an hour. But everything turned out differently - he arrived at 21.55 and took us through the village of Acharavi. As a result, we were in Kerkyra only around 23.30. Naturally, no transport was running anymore. I had to take a taxi to the hotel. And this was the most expensive trip of our trip. 25 Euros and we're home. Conclusion - plan your route so as not to leave on the last Greenbus from the point you arrived at, so that you can get to the hotel without extra expenses.

Day four. Paleokastritsa and Angelokastro

Looking ahead, I’ll say that the three days spent behind the wheel of the car were probably better days on the island. A sea of impressions.

At about 11 o'clock we rented our car. I was very lucky with the car. They drove us a little white Suzuki Splash. On the mechanics, the engine power was not specified. Already at home it turned out that there were only 86 horses. On city roads there is more than enough, especially considering the fact that the limit almost everywhere in the city is 50, and in some places even 30 km/h. At the same time, even at a speed of about 30-40 km/h, it drives quite confidently even in 4th gear and the possibility of acceleration is felt. At the same time, the engine speed was around 1000. Regarding the engine, I will say one thing BUT. It’s enough in the city, but barely on the mountain serpentines. Somewhere it was quite tolerable and we drove even in 3rd gear, but only on very good sections, but in most cases it was the second, or even the first on particularly steep sections. The engine could barely handle the local serpentines. I'd rather say this. We probably used this machine incorrectly. It's not worth driving in the mountains. If you want to reach any slopes in Corfu with comfort and power reserves, then choose a more powerful option. At least 120, and preferably 140 horses. The power will come in handy, believe me. But in fact, this is the only negative of this car. The seating position is high, the front end is very small. Overhangs are minimal. It holds the road as if you were rolling on rails. Very compact. I passed without problems with everyone I met along the way, and the roads, I repeat, were very, very narrow. At the same time, the car is extremely smart. You can’t leave the headlights on when leaving the car, just like you can’t lock the doors. There is enough space for the driver, even for 2 m. If you are shorter, you will be very comfortable. The box has never failed. It worked like clockwork. Light, clear shifts. The steering wheel is light and you feel the car perfectly.

Why did I stop so much by car? Yes, that’s why I really like to drive, but the last time I drove was a year and a half ago, and there were no problems getting used to the dimensions. The car feels light right away.

So we sat down and went. Let's follow the map I wrote about above - Maps.me. She drove very well throughout all three days. We first got to Achilleon.

The beaches of Corfu are a very special component of entertainment in Corfu, they are worth talking about separately. The sea in Corfu is crystal clear, absolutely transparent everywhere, with a beautiful emerald tint. The sea in Corfu will not leave anyone indifferent.

The best will be presented to your attention on the island: Glyfada, Paleokastritsa, Liapades, Nissaki, Sidari, Kalamami, Kassiopi and others. The beaches in Corfu are both sandy and pebble. On west coast the beaches are framed by picturesque cliffs, while in the east of the island the beaches are more traditional. The beaches of Corfu, like all beaches in Greece, are municipal. Admission is free, but you have to pay for sunbeds and umbrellas.

The most convenient way to get to Corfu beaches that are not located near your hotel is by car, but nevertheless, you can also get to many of them by bus. Just keep in mind that buses run rarely and on schedule, so to review the beaches on public transport It's best to book the first half of the day.

The beaches of Corfu are visited differently and also have different facilities. For example, the beaches are very densely populated. Therefore, if you have a car or don’t mind paying 8 euros for a boat or walking, it’s better to go to the beach in.

As a rule, many Corfu beaches have traditional sun loungers and umbrellas, but water activities such as banana, water skiing or paragliding can not be found everywhere.

But these water activities are more than compensated by others, less traditional, but also leaving vivid impressions. If you are staying in, for example, and are tired of the standard beach with sun loungers, you can go to the public beach, which is loved by the locals. It is located next to Liapades. If you turn your back to the beach at the Ellie Beach Hotel and follow the road uphill, after about a hundred meters you will see a footpath leading to the right. Climb up and follow it. I don't remember the name of the beach, but you will find it, I think.

By the way, when going to this beach or to other beaches of Corfu, or indeed to any place in general, keep in mind that there are snakes in Corfu too. There is only one species of poisonous snakes in Corfu, but this is enough to take precautions. Ask your tour operator to describe to you what a venomous snake in Corfu looks like. And in any case, when walking, walk only on paved paths to eliminate the possibility that you will not notice poisonous snake and step on it, and it will bite you. Don't walk through the fields, the hills outside paved paths, do not walk through olive groves, under olive trees, or on dirt roads. When I was walking to the already mentioned city beach, I met a resident who specially came to this beach to relax, but asked me to go with her because she was afraid of meeting a snake.

What other water activities can be recommended to tourists in Corfu? For example, on Liapades beach you can rent a pedalo or a canoe. Ask the employee how far you can go with it. The fact is that the sea in Corfu can also have character: in Paleokastritsa and Liapades outside the bays there is quite strong current and waves, so you can’t go there. But don't be upset.

For example, in Liapades, within the limits of permitted travel, you will see several stunning deserted mini-beaches (unequipped, of course), where you can have a wonderful rest. Just don’t forget to bring the canoe to the shore so that it doesn’t wash away into the sea :) It’s interesting that tourists are brought to such beaches by boats, but apparently some unspoken rule is followed: if the beach is busy, look for another one. When I settled down on one of the beaches, a boat approached it, but when it saw me, its inhabitants smiled, waved to me and went home.

And one more beach in Corfu, which I simply cannot keep silent about: it is called Paradise Beach, which means “paradise beach”. The fact is that there are several beaches in Corfu that you can only get to from the sea, since they are reliably sheltered from the mainland by rocks. Paradise Beach is one such beach; it is located closest to Liapades. You can get there by boat, which you can hire from the beaches of Corfu Liapades and Paleokastritsa.

This pleasure costs approximately 40 euros for two (round trip), 30 euros for one traveler. This trip left very deep impressions on my soul. Paradise Beach is approximately 1 km long, so the few visitors who will be there will not disturb you at all. During my visit, my bungalow neighbors were on the beach, as well as a woman preparing food for tourists, plus a glass-bottomed boat filled with tourists having barbecued kebabs on the beach. We all scattered to different parts of the beach and it seemed that there was no one on the beach except you. The beauty of the beach is difficult to convey in words: the beach is covered with white sand and surrounded by bizarre rocks that look like a layered cake with black stripes of cream.

In the right “wing”, where I was located, there were also colonies of swifts, which flew out of their nests, emitting a characteristic bird cry. When you go into the sea, hearing these voices heard on a deserted beach, closed from the mainland by bizarre rocks, you create some completely surreal feeling.

If you are going to this beach, agree in advance with the boatman about what time he will pick you up. Otherwise, stay there :-) However, if you have health problems or suffer from seasickness, I do not recommend you go to Paradise Beach. The fact is that local residents, who have lived at sea all their lives, have their own concept of the speed of movement on a boat. When we were all driving back, there was a light storm at sea in Corfu (that’s why our skipper made me leave the beach at 13:00, and not in the evening, as I wanted). But this didn’t seem to bother the boatman at all. Our brave driver accelerated the boat so that we flew up on the waves at least a meter, and then fell down like a stone. It was a bit rough and scary to land. True, then I got used to it.

But after this thriller, we were taken to Paleokastritsa and shown a local landmark - the Blue Eye cave. One of the walls in the cave has a hollow and is a small stone arch through which the sun beautifully illuminates the water so that it looks sky blue. Due to the small size of the cave, some skill is required to enter it by boat. If you are driving a rented boat yourself, don’t even try to repeat this trick. Leave the boat without a propeller and yourself without money.

Another trip that I highly recommend is the boat trip to the islands of Paxos and Antipaxos. Such a walk will most likely be offered to you by a representative of the tour operator. A comfortable bus will pick you up from any hotel on the island and bring you to the capital of the island, . Next you will head to the island of Paxos. The walk is designed for the whole day, take everything you need with you.

A walk along the sea in itself is a great activity in Corfu, but there is a lot of interesting things to do besides this. At some point, a fairly large boat will drive deep into the cave, where you can take wonderful pictures. Next, the boat will drop you off on the island of Paxos, where you will have an hour and a half of free time.

My hotel roommate and I settled into a wonderful restaurant on the shores of the azure bay and ordered the most amazing breakfast on the planet: hot cross buns with chocolate cream, toast with honey and a variety of jams, and cappuccino with cinnamon foam.

Life is good, we decided and went further to the island of Antipaxos. Unlike Paxos, Antipaxos Island is home to quite a few people. While we were driving, I was haunted by the thought: where do the residents of Antipaxos work? Going to Corfu? It seems a bit far...and in winter, judging by the rocks licked from the sea side, it is, to put it mildly, stormy.

On Antipaxos, adventurers were invited to swim in the sea directly from the boat; they were not disembarked on the island. Quite a few people descended into the azure water, as well as a life preserver just in case. I didn't want to swim, so I watched the process from a sushi boat.

Then we had a little déjà vu - that is, we arrived on the island again Paxos. Now we were given more time and we all scattered in all directions. Some went swimming, others went to restaurants for lunch, but we walked around the island, found a closed BP gas station, and bought souvenirs in local shops.

We drove back almost in the evening, the sun was no longer so hot, so we went out onto the upper deck and admired the sea around Corfu.

Another one Boat trip that you can take is a trip to Italian city Bari (with an overnight stay on the ship). I once thought that a trip there was a waste of time and money (it costs about 230 euros per person). And really, what to do in a city near which in 1943 ships loaded with mustard gas, a gas that killed so many people, were sunk. But of course, I just mentioned it for good measure.

The war has long been over, so for many decades people have been traveling safely to Bari to visit the main attraction of the city - the Church of St. Nicholas, where the relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, one of the most revered Orthodox saints (Italy itself is a country with a mainly Catholic religion) are located. .

If you received a single-entry Schengen visa for your trip to Greece, before ordering and paying for your trip to Bari, check with a representative of your Russian tour operator whether you can travel outside of Greece with such a visa. And although in the Schengen countries there is no longer land borders among themselves, it is not known what the situation is with maritime borders. If your visa is canceled at the port of Bari, you will be in big trouble. Therefore, it is better to find out in advance.

Corfu, the most famous of the group of Ionian islands located northwest of the coast of Greece, is noticeably different from other popular greek islands. The reason for this is not only the lush green vegetation and beautiful scenery of Corfu, but also the fact that the island enjoys the reputation of being one of the most prestigious resorts with a high level of development of tourism services. It can be very noisy and crowded here, especially at peak summer season, when not only charter flights, but also cruise ships from various European cities arrive on the island every day.

The island, 60 km long and about 30 km wide, has the shape of a sickle, with which it was compared in ancient times. The cosmopolitan capital of the island, Corfu, has retained in its appearance the amazing features of the influence of Greek, Italian, French and British cultures. The old part of the city was founded by the Venetians in the 14th century and features narrow streets lined with rows of pastel-colored multi-storey buildings with red tiled roofs, evoking memories of Italy.

The center of city life is concentrated on Liston Street - a copy of the Parisian Rue de Rivoli, which is a vaulted gallery housing cafes and restaurants. As in any good greek city, Corfu has an archaeological museum where you can see the remains of the local Temple of Artemis, dating back to 590 BC. At the northern end of the Esplanade is another museum dedicated to Asian art. Corfu Town is proud to have the oldest orchestra in Greece, with free concerts often held in the summer on the Esplanade. On the last Sunday before Lent, the island organizes a traditional Carnival, and in September comes the famous festival, during which you can attend many concerts, choreographic, opera and theater productions of both Greek and foreign artistic groups.

Lovers of nightlife can visit several nightclubs located in the northern part of the coast between Corfu town and beach resort Gouvia, such as "Ekati", "Esperides" and "Corfu by Night".

Tourists who prefer solitude can move inland to enjoy the picturesque green landscapes of Corfu. In its surroundings there are 43 species of wild orchids, countless olive groves, as well as date palms, pomegranate trees, vineyards and many other rare plants. One of the main pearls of the island is, of course, the island's 217 km coastline and its beaches, washed by sparkling and foamy waters. Ionian Sea. Here you can find a secluded cove even at the height of the holiday season, when the resorts are crowded east coast overrun with tourists. The most beautiful and sparkling yellow sand beaches are found in Agia Gordia, Korissi Lagoon, Agios Georgios, Marathia, Kassiopia, Sidari, Roda and many other places.

Culture and traditions

The island has a rich musical and artistic heritage. There are 18 music schools here, which often organize concerts in the summer. outdoors, many string orchestras and choirs performing on the city streets. Since the time of Venetian rule, the island's inhabitants have loved opera, and opera performances invariably attract large audiences. Numerous art galleries host exhibitions of internationally renowned local and international artists. Today, in the municipal theater, on St. George's Square in the Old Fortress, as well as on the site in front of the fortress, numerous and varied events are held: concerts of rock music and modern dance, symphony concerts, theatrical performances. In Corfu, the past is closely connected with the present and lives within it: events that have been celebrated for centuries are celebrated today in the same traditional forms. The most solemn ceremony remains the removal of the relics of St. Spyridon, the patron saint of the island, which takes place four times a year, including twice during the magnificent Easter holidays, along with many other ceremonies held on these days (for example, the ritual of breaking jugs that are thrown out of windows at 11 a.m. Easter Saturday). During the summer, the island hosts many traditional music and dance festivals, and on warm nights, the smells of local delicacies can be heard everywhere. Approximately two thousand years of church tradition are reflected in many churches with amazing icons, countless chapels in which the candles never go out, and numerous monasteries.

Sea and coast

The sea that washes Corfu creates a moderate climate here, bringing a fresh wind even in the most intense heat. The eternal movement of the waves has formed amazingly beautiful coast, green hills merge with the background of azure waters. The sea also provides new opportunities for recreation and entertainment: safe swimming on beaches with golden sand or white pebbles, snorkeling in clear water, walks on sailing ships and windsurfing. South of Kerkyra is Paxi, an island surrounded by olive groves, with villages where stone houses are connected by paths, also lined with stone. There are steep cliffs on which ancient windmills rise and sea caves are hidden under them. South of Paxi is Antipaxi, an island strewn with vineyards and with many beaches of fine white sand. Antipaxi is truly a blessed place, a real paradise for anyone seeking peace and solitude. Before heading out into the open sea to the northwest, we will meet along the way three small islands of enchanting beauty. These are the so-called islands of Diapontia: Ericusa, Othoni and Matraki. Their untouched landscape attracts lovers of pristine nature, and their shores, rocky in some places and strewn with fine sand in others, are ideal for swimming and traditional June fishing.

Rugged landscapes with olive and cypress groves, plains, wooded spaces interspersed with vineyards and gardens, cliffs decorated with spring flowers on the mountains of the northern part of the island, lakes and sand dunes, colorful fields where melons, beans and corn grow - all this creates a unique color gamma. In Kerkyra you can find all shades of greenery, and the landscape is extremely diverse: wherever you look, nature generously rewards it with amazing views. In the north, the sea eroded soft coastal rocks, turning them into fine golden sand. In the middle part of the island, as in other places, the olive tree reigns, and the landscape is complemented by a great variety of colors. The interior of the island has many cultivated valleys, and Mount Pantokrator rises proudly above the rocky northern part of Corfu, with small patches of arable land interspersed with ravines and small ravines. The east coast is no less picturesque. Moving south you will find hills completely covered with olive groves, low shores and spacious beaches stretching to the horizon. The most interesting attraction of this part of the island is Lake Korission, declared nature reserve. This is a country of sand dunes, overgrown with cedars, willows and other trees that grow well on the sand - a real paradise for birds.

Attractions

The attractions of Kerkyra are so numerous that even those who vacation here regularly discover something new every time. This may be the unique grace of the Achilleion palaces - a monument unique in Europe in its history and aesthetics, the amazing panorama of the island of Pontikonisi, opening from Kanoni, the "Bella Vista" view of Paleokastritsa, which is considered the most beautiful panorama in Europe, or historical Center capital of the island, where people live and work surrounded by monuments and museums. Every village, every corner of the island is unique in some way. Worthy of attention are Peritia and Sinies villages with abandoned stone houses, hidden in the mountains of the northern part of the island, fortresses in Gardiki, Kassiopi and Angelokastro, the islet of Vido, which has historical connections with Serbia, Lefkimi with its fishing boats and almost all the villages of the island, each of which has its unique architectural features.

Entertainment

In Kerkyra, everyone can choose a vacation option that suits them: just lie on the beach or engage in active recreation. It has one of the best golf courses in the world, three equestrian schools, many tennis clubs, including the oldest in Greece, a rich cricket tradition dating back to the 18th century (regular competitions between five teams are held on a field in the city center), not to mention water sports: scuba diving, sailing and windsurfing. There are all possibilities here for both active travelers and groups coming to practice specific sports.

Kitchen

The island's cuisine is a cuisine of centuries-old traditions. Having experienced a strong Venetian influence, it has preserved the cooking techniques and names of many local dishes for centuries. Kerkyra's "signature" dishes such as pastitsada, sofrito and burdeto can be ordered in many restaurants throughout the island. But Kerkyra can satisfy any other gastronomic whim, because there are establishments of the most varied types: from fast food restaurants, pizzerias and taverns to chic restaurants with the most delicious cuisine. different nations(Italian, French, Mexican, Indian, Chinese, etc.). Local desserts, such as grape, fig or quince jam, are also extremely tasty. Especially prized are "sikomaida", the soft drink "tsitsibir" and, of course, cumquat jams and liqueurs.

Hospitality

The hospitality of the people of Corfu is part of their way of life. Cordiality and cordiality local residents this is the first thing any visitor feels. A smile and a heartfelt greeting to a foreigner passing by, a rich table with which a guest is greeted at home - all these are indispensable manifestations of local hospitality. Nights in Kerkyra can be both stormy and very calm. By evening, the entire island, from end to end, comes to life, in discos and chic bars the pulse of the entertainment industry beats until the morning. But there are many opportunities for those who prefer silence and traditional relaxation. Gamblers can try their luck at the city casino in Kanoni. The nights of Kerkyra are truly unforgettable. As day turns to night and the sun sinks into the sea, Corfu appears in its glittering robe of night, celebrating nature, life and God's world again and again...

The resorts of Greek Kerkyra (Latin name - Corfu) are surrounded by numerous bays with snow-white sandy shores, rocky mountains, and delightful plant landscapes.

And each resort is attractive in its own way.

The island has many magnificent beaches with golden sand or white pebbles and crystal clear seas. On popular sandy beaches Acharavi, Sidari, San Stefanus, Roda, vacationers will not be bored: here they can ride water skiing, jet skis, parachutes, canoes, catamarans, play beach volleyball, go scuba diving or windsurfing, go yachting. On the shore you can always have a bite to eat in traditional Greek taverns or pop into a bar. The most luxurious beach Glyfada is considered, with delicate golden sand and small tables near the sun loungers so that vacationers can make an order at any of the beach cafes. If someone is looking for silence, then you can retire to the beaches of Kerasia, Barbati, Avlaki, San Spyridon.

All Corfu resorts are a continuous chain of cozy hotels, beaches, open-air cafes, restaurants, shops, narrow city streets, and small markets. Tourism and industrial agriculture are the basis of life on the island.

Corfu can be roughly divided into several coasts:

Southern part of Corfu island differs significantly from other regions of the island, especially the north. Extensive sandy beaches predominate here. The largest beach in the area of Lake Korissia with pine trees and sand dunes. There are almost no mountains or hills here, the landscape of the area is quite calm. In this part of the island you can also find olive groves, although there are fewer of them here than in the North, and the trees themselves are not so large. Resorts south coast Corfu islands - Benitses, Moraitika and Mesonghi. The Seaside Tourism Center is located in Moraitika. On the beaches of the south of Corfu you will find water skiing, jet skis, parachutes, canoes, catamarans, beach volleyball, scuba diving and yachting. History buffs can go on excursions: visit the capital of the island, Kerkyra, go to Paleokastritsa, where you can soak up the lagoons with cozy beaches, visit the Orthodox monastery and the “Castle of Angels”. Very popular among holidaymakers are cruises to the mainland, with visits to Greek villages and a cruise to the islands of Paxi and Antipaxi, a cruise around the island of Gouvia, a cruise to Albania. In the southern region of Corfu you can visit the famous Achilleion Palace and the picturesque villages of the central part of the region.

Nature has generously decorated the North-West coast of Corfu with picturesque bays and long beaches, unique places such as Paleokastritsa Bay with its amazing grottoes and green hills.

Resorts on the North-West coast of Corfu - Roda, Glyfada, Ermones and Sidari with the famous Canal d’Amour.

Paleokastritsa- the most popular resort in this area of Corfu, it is a real paradise in miniature. Crystal clear sea, picturesque small bays, greenery stretching all the way to the water, underwater caves. Around the bays are forested mountains. At the top of one of them is the monastery of the Virgin Mary.

The beaches are sandy and well equipped. Sun loungers and umbrellas on the beach are paid for locally.

In ancient times, this area experienced rapid development. Medieval fortifications and towers, the ruins of which are still visible among the bush, clinging to the hillsides and rocks, remind us of the difficult times the island endured as waves of conquerors rolled over it. In the area of Roda, many finds dating back to the ancient Greek and Roman periods have been discovered. Most of them are kept today in the Archaeological Museum of Corfu.

In Northwestern Corfu you can visit the ruins of the impregnable fortress of Angelokastro, the Paleokastritsa monastery, founded in 1225, admire the breathtaking views from observation deck Bella Vista.

The beaches of the north-eastern part of Corfu are sandy. Here you will find excellent conditions for swimming and water sports, and for entertainment lovers there are numerous taverns and night bars. There are centers on the beaches aquatic species sports (for a fee): wind surfing, water skiing, canoeing, catamarans, banana boat rides.

Hotels in northeast Corfu intended for family vacation, there are excellent conditions for recreation with children.
The hotels have children's pools with fresh water, children's mini clubs, for children 4-12 years old with active entertainment program, playgrounds.
In the northern part of Corfu rises the largest mountain range on the island with the peak of Pantokrator. Here, in the mountain villages, life is ruled by the peace and tranquility of pristine nature, as if nothing has changed after many centuries and successive conquerors. Stone houses nestled in densely vegetated terrain, open pastures and grazing herds.
In northeast Corfu you can visit salt Lake Antinioti, the ruins of a Byzantine fortress of the 13th century and one of the most revered on the island, the Church of the Virgin Mary Kassiopitis of the 16th century in the village of Kassiopi, olive and pine groves.

Acharavi

The resorts of Roda and Acharavi are located 42 km from the city of Kerkyra along the longest beach on the island, a seven-kilometer beach with a busy tourist area. These small villages are located on a picturesque plain filled with almond trees and vineyards. There is a large selection of shops and taverns where there is always fresh fish. There is a water park next to the Gellina Village Hotel.

Benitses

Located 12 km from the city of Kerkyra. The ancient town was a favorite resort of the Romans. Near the sea there are springs that supply water to the capital and the remains of Roman baths. Now it is a developed tourist center offering entertainment for every taste.

Gouvia

Dasia

Located 12 km from the city of Kerkyra. Numerous restaurants, taverns and hotels make the small cozy town suitable for families and water sports enthusiasts. Nearby is the elite residential area of Kommeno with villas of local aristocrats and the best hotel on the island, Grecotel Corfu Imperial.

Ipsos

One of the busiest resorts on the island. Along the two-kilometer beach there is a continuous line of Greek taverns, discos and bars. At the end of the beach at the foot of Mount Pantokrator is the village of Pyrgi with hotels located near the sea.

Kassiopi

Located 37 km from the capital of Corfu. It features a picturesque horseshoe-shaped bay and beautiful embankment, along magnificent pebble beaches. There is a lot of evening entertainment here that attracts young people. Part of the harbor once housed the Temple of Jupiter, which was visited by Emperor Nero in the first century. Nearby are the ruins of a 14th-century castle.<

Kontokali

Located 8 km from the capital of Corfu. This is an ideal place for those who like to relax in a quiet, picturesque place, but at the same time be close to the city.

Moraitika

Moraitikais a small fishing village on the south-eastern coast of the island, which over the past decades has developed into a popular resort. Today, thousands of tourists choose this resort as a vacation destination. The resort's popularity Moraitika owes its wonderful endless sandy beaches and shallow, clean, warm sea. That is why families with children often come here. Parents don’t have to worry too much, the bottom smoothly transitions into the depths, and little tourists can safely play in the shallow water, but you don’t need to go too far to swim in the depths.

The beaches here and the seabed are mostly gray sand. IN good weather the coast of mainland Greece is visible. Whole resort Moraitika surrounded by greenery. Coniferous groves occupy a very large areas, palm trees grow right on the beach, which really saves all beachgoers in the hot sun. However, the first place is occupied by olive trees, many of which were brought and planted at least 2-3 centuries ago by the Venetians. According to rough estimates, there are about 2 million olive trees on the island.

Moraitikuare chosen by tourists who want to relax in silence and enjoy wonderful natural and sea views.

Although here on the beach there are cafes, bars, restaurants, taverns, even at night life here flows more or less calmly. It is impossible to speak about national Greek cuisine except with words of admiration. Whatever the Greeks cook, they always succeed: meat, fish, poultry, salads. At the same time, salt and pepper are not considered seasonings, so they try not to overuse them. And what kind of wines are there...

Fans of active water sports can go surfing, windsurfing, water skiing, catamarans, and for beginners who want to learn how to scuba dive, experienced diving school instructors will tell and show you everything. On the beach you can play volleyball, basketball, and tennis.

The name comes from the "Moraitika" settlers who arrived from the Peloponnese, (originally known as Morias), in 1540. Moraitika is located on 4,150 hectares of land and has a population of 820 inhabitants who harvest olives in the winter and work in the tourism industry in the summer months.

Moraitika contains the remains of Roman baths and a mansion belonging to the wealthy nobility of Rome. In the village Moraitika There are 6 churches dedicated to various saints and, celebrating their patronage, they annually organize traditional celebrations (panigiri), at which local residents and guests merge into one cheerful round dance.

On Moraitika beach you can find small secluded coves to sunbathe on the beautiful sandy beach. During the day, life revolves around the beaches and water sports, as well as a wide variety of bars and taverns, where you will find a warm, friendly welcome from locals who will provide you with plenty of delicious food, excellent service and a wonderful atmosphere.

In the center of the village, the visitor will find shops selling souvenirs and other goods. In addition, pharmacies, a medical center, an ATM, travel agencies, car rental, motorcycle rental, bicycle rental, supermarkets, plus many bars, taverns and discos, with a vibrant nightlife.

Moraitika is a tourist area that offers a little bit of everything for everyone, suitable for families and young couples.

Nissaki

Paleokastritsa

Located 25 km from the capital of Corfu. This is one of the most beautiful places on the island. Here, rocks covered with emerald greenery crash into the sea, forming six small bays with sandy beaches. Paleokastritsa is one of the most popular holiday destinations on the island. It is suitable for sports lovers and those who appreciate the beauty of the surrounding nature. In Paleokastritsa there is good hotels and taverns serving the best lobster on the island. On the mountain stands the 17th-century Teotoku Monastery, the largest monastery on the island. The chapel and hermit caves have also been preserved.