North Corfu Voyage Tips and guide

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North Corfu is a municipality on the island of Corfu in the Ionian Islands region in Greece. The municipality was formed at the 2019 local government reform, when the pre-existing municipality of Corfu was divided in three. Its seat is the village Acharavi.

The municipality consists of the following four subdivisions (municipal units):

• Agios Georgios
• Esperies
• Kassopaia
• Thinali

Map of North Corfu

• 39.74388319.6505741 Arillas — A beach resort that still feels like a village, Arillas attracts naturists and is also developing fast as a spiritual spot.
• 39.743919.93322 Kalami — The village is where the British novelist Lawrence Durrell and his wife Nancy Isobel Myers chose to live from 1935 until the Greek surrender in April 1941
• 39.78887619.9211053 Kassiopi — One of the more relaxed and atmospheric resorts with a pretty bay and beach that is mostly stony. The waters are crystal clear and calm. Somewhat spoilt by the prevalence of tacky tourist bars and cafes catering to the many English tourists that crowd the town.
• 39.68073719.7105194 Lakones — A typical Corfiot village on the slope of a green hill. You should go for a walk to Bella Vista to admire the view over the bay of Paleokastritsa and relax in one of the picturesque coffee shops. If you like trekking there is a path leading down to Paleokastritsa. The surnames of the inhabitants of the region refer to the soldiers who supported Angelokastro in the late Byzantine period, as well as to refugees from Mani. Among the houses of the 18th and 19th centuries you will find churches and traditional coffee shops. At the central church you will see donations of the first emigrants to America of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
• 39.7519.85 Nymphes — A big village with a lot of water, green and legends built on a height of 200 m. According to a legend, in old times, the Nymphs used to bathe in the village’s waterfalls. A walk to the wells and the waterfalls is enough to make you understand why this legend exists. It is almost certain that you will come across a nymph, too and if you are lucky, you will see her bathe in the water especially in spring. After your walk to the myths, it is a good idea to visit the premises of the Agriculture Co-operative which elaborates kum-kuat and produces liquor and sweets. You will be offered some for free and you will have the chance to try the different liquor qualities (and of course, buy some, if you like). Just outside the village, you can visit Askitario, a small but historic monastery. According to tradition, the monk Artemios Paissios from Epirus lived here in the 5th century. He is said to have worked many wonders.
• 39.76415119.8756326 Old Perithia — This is the last remaining Heritage Protected Village on the island. Located in the north east, just below Mt. Pantokrator, the village nestles in a Designated Area of Natural Beauty and records date back to c. 1350. The village is made up of 130 houses and surrounded by 8 churches, it has 4 tavernas and 1 boutique bed & breakfast making it one of the most unique and unspoiled places to stay and a regular feature of the Durrell Week that takes place around May each year as it's perfect for walkers and those interested in flora, fauna, insects and wildlife. A hideaway from Pirate attacks, the village has views to, but cannot be seen, from the sea, eventually tourism in the late 1960s and 1970s drove villagers towards the coast but it always remained inhabited. Today, locals and visitors alike travel to the village to see the ruins and restorations. The food is 'mountain prices' and often locally sourced. Such is the popularity of the village that Corfiots visit at weekends throughout the winter, to sit around the fires and enjoy the authentic Corfiot dishes. Some of the best beaches on the island are 20 minutes (8 km) drive away so you can enjoy slip away during the day and return to the peace and quiet of 'your own village' as the sun sets over the mountain tops.
• 39.78910719.7942347 Roda — A village resort on Corfu's northern coast. Traditionally a fishing village, the area has retained its character while developing in to a popular destination for holidays. Unique in the sense that the old village still exists at the heart of the resort, locals mix with the different nationalities who visit time and time again. Roda is a contained resort, without the typical sprawl. There is plenty of accommodation, bars, restaurants which offer a wide range of menus, typical Greek and Corfiot dishes, Italian, Chinese and others. Roda is a relaxed resort but has a good nightlife, with nice bands, singers and comedy shows as well as the ever popular karaoke. If you want a laid back holiday, then Roda is the place, with quiet corners and a beautiful sandy beach, Roda offers something for everyone.

• 39.79203919.7070871 Sidari. A fair-sized resort dominated by British tourists. At one end of the beach is the "Canal de l'Amour": sand stone cliffs with narrow inlets, a natural archway and small paths to explore. (updated Mar 2016)
• 39.67907519.8387172 Dasia and Ipsos. A narrow stony beach with relatively calm waters. The resort runs along the road so there's a good variety of shops and tavernas. (updated Mar 2016)
• 39.71646319.8679423 Barbati beach. Crystal clear! 

• 39.77919.93761 Belmare Corfu hotel (Corfu luxury hotel) (Kassiopi village). A friendly family-run hotel close to Avlaki beach of Corfu island. 
• 39.708119.83772 Hotel Corfu Secret, Agios Markos, ☏ +30 2103245475, fax: +30 2661097931, [email protected]. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 12:00. From €45. 
• 39.76962819.826133 Castelli Cottage, Acharavi, Fourni, ☏ +30 6947303522, [email protected]. Castelli cottage is a traditional 150-year-old stone house, that was restored and renovated. The guesthouse is in a green natural environment among old olive trees and cypresses, with a spectacular view to the northern coast of the island and to the off-coast island of Othonoi. (updated Apr 2015)