Travel Eye on Kanoni (Corfu, Greece)

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Overview:

Basically a residential area that has been adopted as a tourist base because of its proximity to the airport and Corfu Town as well as its panoramic views. To the S of the resort, a narrow causeway crosses the water to the much-photographed monastery of Vlacherna on its tiny islet.

Just beyond this is a slightly larger, wooded mound known as Mouse (Pontikonissi) Island; legend has it that this boat-shaped islet is the remains of the Phoenician ship turned to stone by an angry Poseidon after the crew defied him by returning Odysseus to Ithaca.

This area acaters for the mature couples rather than families with small children. It is an alternative to a beach-based holiday. The accommodation here is mainly hotels, from middle quality to de luxe class.

Locality:

Kanoni is at the centre of the east coast, 3 mls S of Corfu Town and less than 2 mls S from the airport. It is on a peninsula overlooking the Halkiopoulou Lagoon and airport runway; it occupies the site of the original, ancient Corfu city. There is a pedestrian causeway to Perama, opposite.

Entertainment/Activities/Things To Do:

The nearest sandy beach is that at one of the resort's de luxe hotels; it's open to the public and has loungers and sun umbrellas available for rent. Limited choice of water sports, including pedalloes.

For shopping there is a couple of minimarkets, catering more for the needs of the local residents.

During the daytime activities include exploring Corfu Town and the local area, including the Byzantine church of Saints Jason and Sosipater, the 5th-century Palaeopolis Basilica and the ancient Temple of Artemis; Mon Repos Palace (where Prince Philip was born) is closed to the public.

The nightlife here revolves around hotels; but it is only a short taxi ride into Corfu Townfor a more varied evening.

For eating out there is a few bars and restaurants; otherwise, it's the hotels or Corfu Town.