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Municipality in Greece
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South Corfu (Greek: Νότια Κέρκυρα Notia Kerkyra) is a municipality on the island of Corfu in the Ionian Islands region in Greece.
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Gardiki Castle is a 13th-century Byzantine fortress on Corfu’s southwest coast near Agios Matthaios. Built by the Despotate of Epirus, it formed part of a defensive triangle with Angelokastro and Kassiopi, protecting the island before Venetian rule. Its distinctive octagonal walls with eight towers still stand largely intact, making it one of Corfu’s most impressive medieval remains. The castle sits on a low hill near Lake Korission and is easily accessible by road.
A very long, virgin stretch of land, caught between Chalikiopoulos' Lake and the Adriatic sea. The natural landscape here is unique, it is a great place to get away from the world and just enjoy both sea and sun.
Next to Chalikounas, again on the southwest of Corfu, this beach has a desert motive, because of the high sand hills right next to the seashore. Bring your bike and enjoy the terrain, or just enjoy the panoramic view from high above.
High cliffs hang over your head, clean waters and a mix of sand and pebbles. A remote beach that will not leave you unsatisfied.
Popular restaurant for seafood.
Considered an inexpensive place for breakfast. Provides large portions and a reasonable price.
Pizza joint.
Beachside hotel which is renowned for its swimming pool parties and live entertainment. It's not particularly recommended for families or those who want a more serene experience in Corfu.
Corfu Santa Barbara
Elegant apartments within olive groves and palm trees, overlooking the Ionian Sea. The accommodation has Suite rooms (with private outdoors jacuzzi/hot-tub, living-room) and smaller quaint Studios; all have sea views and Messonghi beach is just 100 m/5 min away. Free Wi-Fi in the rooms and parking on site.
River studios & apartments for two people, or group of friends. Rooms equipped with TV, air conditioning, kitchenette, fridge, bathroom. Swimming pool for guests available.
Villa on a unique virgin beach, next to St. Matthew village in the southwest of the island.
Budget studios and apartments run by very friendly family and staff, on the sea front of Marathias beach.
In front of Gouvia Bay. Most of the resort is covered by green gardens, olive and palm trees. The complex is built amphitheatrically, with buildings of four to five apartments each one, all scattered around.
Hotel Kaiser Bridge is on the beach, 9 km to the south of Corfu Town, between Perama and the picturesque fishing village of Benitses. 10 m from the beach, the hotel has breathtaking views of the shorelines of mainland Greece, Pontikonissi and of course of the famous Kaiser’s Bridge, once used by Queen Sissi to access Achillion Palace, which is situated just 1.5 km above the hotel in the village of Gastouri. Jorgos and the rest of the family where great hosts.
At Kommeno bay, 8 km from the airport.
Panoramic views over the southern part of the island.
A backpacker spot, the hostel offers free transportation from the ferry by their pink bus, and new arrivals are given a shot of pink liquor. Activities offered at the Pink Palace include a Kayak and ATV rental, as well as a number of guided activities such as other island excursions. Most other activities on offer (of which there are plenty) revolve around drinking - the booze cruise for example (jump off the big rock naked and get free beer) and the hostel's own club - packed out during the summer months. Breakfast and dinner are included in the price of the room.
Sunrock is a low-key, relaxed place, just up from Pelekas beach. Many people find themselves here in order to escape from the incessant partying down the coast, yet Sunrock has a bar and is often full of young people with a less commercially oriented party in mind. A shuttle is normally offered to carry passengers from the port, and during warmer months daily scooter rentals are available.
The Merchant's House
There are six suites in beautifully restored houses dating back to 1828, providing a unique accommodation in a Heritage Protected Site (dating back to the 14th century) and area of natural beauty beneath Mount Pantokrator (the island's tallest mountain).
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