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Travel Destination Guide - Kontokali
Kontokali (Corfu, Greece) 
Kontokali Information
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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.
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In the village of Kontokali there is a small local church apparently one of the oldest on the island of Corfu. Also is the remnants of a castle, reputedly to be the place where the Venetian knight Kontokali resided in the much early days.
Head towards Gouvia and you have the Old Venetian Shipyard, where one can see the Arches that formed the building areas for the construction of ships.
Ipsos and Dassia are within travelling distance and can be reached by the same bus to Corfu on its return journey, taking about 15 - 30 minutes respectively.
Corfu Town is approximately 15 - 20 minutes away by the blue bus, at a cost of 85 cents. The town hosts an array of shops ranging from modern retail to the many gift and souvenir shops within the lanes and alleyways of the old town.
And of course there is Gouvia , approximately a 15 - 30 minute walk from Kontokali with various sites of interest along the way.
During the daytime there is nothing in particular in terms of activities except enjoying the sun.
Nightlife offers an amount of sufficient bars and tavernas for low-key, relaxed evening entertainment. One or two bars offer live music and Greek nights.
Kontokali Suitability ProfileSun Snow Beaches History/Culture Romance Peace & Quiet Hustle & Bustle | Activity & Adventure Famous Landmarks Water Sports Natural Beauty Art & Architecture Family Entertainment Good Nightlife | Safari Plenty of Restaurants All Inclusive Hotels Luxury Accommodation Plenty of Shops |
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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
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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.
The Olympic Games were spawned in ancient classical Greece, along with democracy and the fundamentals of philosophy, science and mathematics. Modern Greece is better known as a great place to vacation rather than a centre of learning and culture. Today the country attracts by offering 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 surprises.
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.
On the mainland the city of Athens in the south is sprawling, overcrowded and polluted but nevertheless enthralls visitors, while Thessaloniki in the north is vibrant and modern with a Byzantine flavour. Athens is dominated by its major landmark, the Parthenon: the remains of other wonders of the ancient Greek classical world are to be found mainly on the Peloponnese Peninsula, south of Corinth, the gateway to a veritable treasure trove of history.
Greece and Greeks welcome with open arms the thousands of visitors that flock to admire their national assets every year - no-one leaves without having been warmed, both by the sun and the hospitality. |
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