Corfu Info Source

Corfu District Source

• KAVOS - LEFKIMMI. Kavos - Lefkimmi is a zone in south-east of the Greek island of Corfu, which is well known for its wine. The proximity to the sea and the pines give the region its special charm which attracts many tourists. The long gold sandy beach is a pleasure for young and old people. There are numerous offers of water sports such as diving, jet skis, canoes, boats, etc and also many shops, Greek taverns, bars and night life.
  The main attraction is the monastery “Kira ton Agelon”. There is a bus leaving every hour to Corfu city centre.
  
• AGIOS GORDIOS is situated on the west coast of Corfu, within good proximity to the I.Kapodistrias airport as well as Corfu Town (roughly 15 km away). There is a good bus service with daily connections between Agios Gordios and the town of Corfu. The trip lasts around 45 minutes. The small village of Agios Gordios is surrounded by green olive-clad mountains that lead down to a long golden sandy beach with crystal clear water. In the village you can find everything you might need. There are many restaurants, bars, shops, supermarkets and all kinds of services. The beach of Agios Gordios is a beautiful long sandy beach which also has secluded areas for nudists and for those who enjoy their privacy.
  
  
  
  
  
• GOUVIA Gouvia, in north-east Corfu, was once a historic Venetian naval base; you may still visit the ruins of the arsenal.During the past years has become one of the most popular tourist destinations on the island, offering both lively nightlife and quiet hillside surroundings. The village has a nautical ambience due to the Gouvia Yacht Marina that operates all year round. At Gouvia beach you can hire equipment for paragliding, diving and a variety of other water sports or just sun beds for resting. Here will easily find shops and typical Greek taverns, as well as international restaurants and cocktail bars.
  
• NORTH EAST. This district includes the area from the capital Kerkyra towards north and is characterized by resort towns (Ipsos, Gouvia, Dassa, Benitses, where you can find beaches with infrastructures hire the equipment to practice water sports such as windsurf or scuba diving. There are also many bars, restaurants and clubs. In this part of the island there are some important monuments and places that are worth being visited. Don’t miss the town of Kasiopi with its millenary history, the little church on the islet Ypapanti, the gothic villa Castello (between Gouvia and Dassia), and the suggestive village Agios Markos. To move from one town to another you can either hire a car or use the local buses.
  
• BENITSES. This village is located approximately 10 Km south from Corfú town. The area was inhabited from the Roman times. The village, of 1000 habitants, consists of an old and a new part and counts with a sandy beach and a sporting port. Don’t miss the Museum of Shells with exhibits from all over the world. In Benitses you will find many restaurants, taverns, bars and clubs. You can also hire a car or a motorbike. The village is connected to Corfu town by bus.