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  Local Data for Corfu |
Beaches |
Corfu’s coastline is abundant with long, sandy beaches, many of the best are within Travel Club of Upminster resorts.The landscape is stunning and it is worth renting a car and exploring the beautiful north-east coast, including Kassiopi and Kalami – once home to writer Lawrence Durrell.
Aharavi – Situated on the northern coast of Corfu, Aharavi boasts eight kilometres of sandy beach, gently shelving into the sea making it ideal for families with young children.The shear expanse of sand means there is enough space to cater for all the family tastes – find a quiet spot to relax or try one of many water sports on offer, including water-skiing and windsurfing.
Kalami – Kalami is a beautiful indented bay, scattered with large white pebbles.Its main feature is the White House of Lawrence Durrell who lived on the island from 1935 until World War II, when he served as a press attaché in Egypt.Boat hire from this area is especially popular as the views of the coastline are spectacular.
Kassiopi – Standing at the foothills of the Pantokrator Mountain, the harbour at Kassiopi is very picturesque with ruins on the headland dating from Roman times.There are shingle and pebble bays on either side of the harbour, which provide safe areas for swimming.
Kontokali – Gouvia – Situated on the east coast, adjoining shallow Gouvia Bay, the beach is a mix of sand and shingle with warm, shallow waters suitable for children.The luxurious Kontokali Bay Hotel sits on the peninsular surrounded by small, sandy beaches and excellent seafood tavernas.
San Stefanos - The beach at San Stefanos is a friendly, family beach with a wide expanse of sand stretching up to the small harbour at the top of the town.The bay is sheltered by the surrounding hills, on which you will find Travel Club of Upminster’s Christina Apartments, just 100 metres away.
Paleokastritsa – This beautiful beach area comprises several sand and pebble coves with the clearest and brightest water on Corfu.There are many other small, shingle coves in Paleokastritsa, some of which can only be reached by boat.Glass bottomed and traditional boats take visitors to the famous grottoes and caves, which extend along the Paleokastritsa coastline. |
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