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Kontokali

Beschreibung

Kontokali is the nearest resort to the north of Corfu Town, located just 5km away. It is set on a lush peninsula.

Being in the middle of one of Corfu’s most developed areas, it has all kinds of infrastructure destined for visitors, such as hotels, holiday rentals, bars, and restaurants.

Due to its proximity to the city center, Kontokali is gradually becoming a suburb of Corfu Town. Many people choose the area for their permanent residence, while supermarkets, gas stations, and various stores on the main road provide all necessary amenities.

Kontokali has a Blue Flag awarded beach in front of the settlement. It is organized with sunbeds and umbrellas. The beach has soft sand and small pebbles, while the waters are clear and shallow, making it a good choice for the safety of children.

There is a large hotel on the beach, and visitors can use its facilities, like the beach bar, the restaurant, and the showers. The location offers views to the uninhabited islet of Lazaretto, which is just across, and the Old Fortress of Corfu in the distance.

Kontokali was named after Christoforos Kontokalis, a shipowner and captain during the Venetian rule. His contribution to the Battle of Lepanto got him awarded the estate by the Venetians.

Nearby beaches

Alikes

Located 4km from Corfu Town, Alikes is a sandy and secluded beach with clear waters that are shallow enough for children to play safely. A patch of juniper trees divides it in half: the north section is organized with sunbeds and umbrellas, while the south is pure nature.

On the main road that passes through Alikes, there are all amenities needed for visitors, such as shops, restaurants, tavernas, and bars. Alikes is located right in the middle of one of Corfu’s most touristic zones, along with the neighboring resorts of Gouvia and Dassia to the north. The area offers a vast array of water sports, yachting, scuba diving, and accessible sports facilities for everyone to use. There are also superb dining options, specializing in fresh fish and delicious Corfiot specialties, such as pastitsada (beef or rooster with pasta) and bourdeto (fish cooked in a spicy tomato sauce).

On the south side of the beach, the Potamos River empties into the Ionian Sea, creating an important wetland. During the Venetian rule, the Venetians operated salt pans here. This is what the place took its name from, as „Alikes“ means salt pans. They distributed the produce to their colonies on the Dalmatian Coast.

Gouvia Beach

Gouvia is a small, organized beach with sunbeds and umbrellas for rent. It has pebbles and sand, and the waters are shallow, so swimming is perfectly safe for small children. There are watersports facilities for a fun day under the sun for those who want to get their adrenaline pumping. Plus, boats depart from Gouvia, offering excursions to nearby locations and beaches.

Things to do and see in the area of Kontokali, Corfu

The Gouvia Marina

This private marina, which has a 12,000-berth capacity, occupies an area of 3,500 sq.m. and is always packed with boats and yachts coming from every corner of the world.

Gouvia Marina is one of the most cosmopolitan spots of Corfu and offers various high-quality facilities and services. Besides the restaurants, cafés and bars available, where you can spend a relaxing day or evening overlooking the sea and the countless vessels, there are also showers, toilets, changing rooms, and washing machines. For boat owners, repair and maintenance services are also provided, such as power washing and painting. The marina is open all year round, 24 hours a day.

The Capodistrias Museum

At a short car ride from Kyra Chrisikou, near the village of Evropouloi, lies the important Capodistrias Museum. It is situated within the Capodistrias family estate in Koukouritsa. The museum is dedicated to Corfiot Ioannis Capodistrias, the first governor of Greece.

Ioannis Capodistrias, a predominant figure of European politics, got in charge of the newly-liberated Greek State after the War of Independence from the Ottoman Empire in the early 19th century and began an effort to create a modern state, to the standards of the era’s European countries. He was assassinated in Nafplio in 1831.

The museum’s permanent exhibition features personal belongings of Capodistrias, family memorabilia, and various other artifacts. After your visit, you can unwind at the estate’s botanical garden and have a refreshing drink at the museum’s café. There is also a gift shop selling original souvenirs.

Accommodation in Kontokali, Corfu

Kontokali is located in one of the most developed tourist areas of Corfu. Accommodation options are endless, with all-inclusive hotels, villas, apartments, and rooms to let.

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