Travel Eye on Kontokali (Corfu)

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Overview:

The small village is centred on a narrow street which runs parallel to the main NS road and is lined with a few shops, rental agencies, bars and tavernas for about three-quarters of a mile.

Many of the buildings are distinctly old but the village lacks Greek character. Much of the waterfront is taken up by a vast marina which also has a small general store, cafe and playground. The village predominantly caters for the needs of yacht people and locals.

The area is mainly for families, and those requiring a quieter, relaxing holiday. The majority of the hotels are towards the quieter family run hotels, and mostly away from the village/towns of Kontokali/Gouvia.

Beaches are child friendly, with shallow depths with a slow deepening. Between the two groins is a shallow area more suitable for children to play. The beach is cordoned off for Boats and other watersports.

There are various types of Hotels and Apartments in Kontokali, although in some Travel Brochures they will be indicated under either Kontokali or Gouvia.

Locality:

Kontokali is on east coast, (4 mls NW of Corfu Town and airport. Off main road from Corfu Town, next to shallow Gouvia Bay). It is predominantly flat coastal area with low peninsula curving around to side where most accommodation is located.

Entertainment/Facilities/Attractions/Things to do:

In the village of Kontokali there is a small local church apparently one of the oldest on the island of Corfu. Also is the remnants of a castle, reputedly to be the place where the Venetian knight Kontokali resided in the much early days.

Head towards Gouvia and you have the Old Venetian Shipyard, where one can see the Arches that formed the building areas for the construction of ships.

Ipsos and Dassia are within travelling distance and can be reached by the same bus to Corfu on its return journey, taking about 15 - 30 minutes respectively.

Corfu Town is approximately 15 - 20 minutes away by the blue bus, at a cost of 85 cents. The town hosts an array of shops ranging from modern retail to the many gift and souvenir shops within the lanes and alleyways of the old town.

And of course there is Gouvia , approximately a 15 - 30 minute walk from Kontokali with various sites of interest along the way.

During the daytime there is nothing in particular in terms of activities except enjoying the sun.
Nightlife offers an amount of sufficient bars and tavernas for low-key, relaxed evening entertainment. One or two bars offer live music and Greek nights.