Kontokali Travel Guide: Travel and tourist information, things to do and see in Kontokali

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.

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.

Population: 10.668.400
Languages: Greek 99% (official), English, French
Currency: euro
Currency code: EUR
Local Times:
Greece - Athens

Country Dialling Code: +30
Voltage: 220V 50Hz
Electrical plugs:
2 Parallel circular prongs

2 parallel circular prongs with an earth connector

2 parallel circular prongs with a female earth connector

'Schuko' type with two earth connectors on the sides

Greece appeals to different types of tourist, and very few could fail to find somewhere to suit their taste. From bustling Athens to blindingly bright islands, ancient fragments abound - the belly button of the cosmos at Delphi, fallen columns galore on the sacred island of Delos, frescoed Minoan palaces on Crete and even, quite possibly, the remnants of Atlantis at Santorini. Greeks are fierce guardians of tradition, but that doesn't mean they don't know how to have fun. In addition, hot sun and limpid seas conspire to make Greece a perfect place to relax. Whether you're supping in a beachside taverna , sipping coffee in a shady plateia or disco-dancing till dawn.

Once upon a time, the Olympic Games started here along with democracy and the foundation of philosophy, science and mathematics. Nowadays the country attracts its tourists with simple pleasures: delicious food at reasonable prices, local wine, beautiful beaches, sunshine, quaint villages, a seemingly endless lacework of coastline and little islands full of scenic wonders.

The country exudes traditional charm, particularly on its ever-popular islands, which cling to their stereotypical architecture and way of life despite being often over-run by tourists. Black-clad women still deliver vegetables to island tavernas on panniered donkeys, while bronzed, lined fishermen sit in the sun, drink thick coffee, and play dominoes or dice. The tourist infrastructure has intruded in many respects, but the timeless aspect of whitewashed buildings clustered on hillsides around narrow pebbled alleys has been retained. The myriad islands in the Aegean Sea are easily accessible from Piraeus, the historic harbour of Greece's mainland capital, Athens, by ferry or hydrofoil, offering a unique chance for 'island-hopping'. Many of the larger islands also have airports with connections to Athens or seasonally with major European cities.

In the S of the mainland, the capital Athens suffers from being overcrowded and polluted but nevertheless intrigues and delights visitors and is dominated by its major landmark, the Parthenon. In contrast, Thessaloniki in the N is vibrant and modern with a Byzantine flavour. The remains of Greece's past and wonders are mainly found on the Peloponnese Peninsula, S of Corinth.

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