Kalami and the north-east coast
This is where most of our Corfu villas are. Kalami is a small bay of white pebbles and very clear water, overlooked by the White House, once Lawrence Durrell's home. Kouloura's harbour is a 15-minute walk away, and Agni and Kassiopi are close by. Small motor boats can be hired for the day. The airport is around an hour away.
Best for: Couples and families who want clear water and harbour tavernas
Not for you if: You want a sandy beach: Kalami's beach is pebble and shingle.
Acharavi and the north coast
Acharavi has one of the longest beaches in the north, shingle at one end and sandier at the other, with beach bars and restaurants along the seafront. It is a real town with shops open beyond the summer. Roda and Kassiopi are within easy reach, and the airport is around an hour away.
Best for: Families who want a long, easy beach and a working town
Not for you if: You want a pretty village: Acharavi's main road is practical rather than charming.
Afionas and the north-west
Afionas is a hilltop village with sea views on both sides. From the village, a path of around 20 minutes leads down to Porto Timoni, two small bays back to back on a narrow neck of land. Arillas, below the village, has a sandy beach and tavernas. Allow around an hour or more from the airport on winding roads.
Best for: Couples who want sunsets, walks and dramatic coastline
Not for you if: You want to walk to a sandy beach with facilities: Porto Timoni has none and a steep path back up.
Agios Mattheos and the south-west
Agios Mattheos is a traditional hill village about 25km south of Corfu town. Halikounas beach, with golden sand and shallow water, and Paramonas are each around 6 to 7km away, as is the Korission lagoon. The Byzantine Gardiki castle is nearby. The airport is around 35 to 40 minutes by car.
Best for: Families who want sandy beaches and a shorter transfer
Not for you if: You want a resort feel: the village is quiet and the beaches need a short drive.
Messonghi (south-east)
Messonghi is a small, low-key resort on the east coast south of Corfu town, with a beach and a handful of tavernas. It is one of the closer bases to the airport, around 30 minutes by car, and within easy reach of Corfu town and the sandy beaches of the south-west.
Best for: A quiet, low-key base close to the airport
Not for you if: You want a wide choice: we have very few villas here.
