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Travel Destination Guide - Roda
Roda (Corfu, Greece) 
Roda Information
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Formerly a small fishing village, Roda retains some old buildings and narrow streets in the centre but is now rather overwhelmed by newer tourist developments. The seafront section of the resort stretches for ¾ ml along the coast, tapering to a point inland at the crossroads where the roads from Sidari, Acharavi and Corfu Town meet.
The village lies almost entirely on the coast side of the main road, a distinct advantage over neighbouring Acharavi, although Roda's beach is inferior. Mosquitoes can be a problem.
Boasting a long stretch of sandy and shingle beach with safe shallow waters and a host of water sports. Roda is superb for beach lovers and families a like. Roda is an established resort that contains a variety of bars & tavernas providing a lively atmosphere in the height of the season. About a 1 hour drive from the airport by car or taxi.
An area for families and couples of most ages. Teenagers are catered for, but there are livelier resorts elsewhere on the island. The resort attracts a lot of repeat business from both British and German guests.
Lots of basic to middlemarket hotels and apartments, mainly small and family owned; 1 big quality complex at the N end of the village.
A cheap, reliable bus service operates 4 times a day to Corfu Town in high season.
Locality:
Roda is situated on the N coast. 2 mls W of the neighbouring resort of Acharavi, 27 mls NW of Corfu Town and the airport. It is located on the W end of a huge bay, on gently sloping ground rising to steep mountains.
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There is 500 yds of narrow sandy beach directly in front of the centre, turning into a pebble beach towards Acharavi. The water is shallow for a long way and so calm it is almost lake-like, so safe for children.
During the daytime the beach has water sports other activities include walking and exploring local villages (by car or bike).
The nightlife is varied, a few small discos and a plethora of music bars open until the early hours.
There is a wide selection of tavernas and budget-style restaurants including Italian and Chinese.
Horse riding is available in Roda and the best time of day is usually the early evening. There are plenty of horses and sometimes up to 20 go out at a time.
Mount Pantokrator 2,970 feet above sea level is the highest point on the Island and well worth a visit. On a clear day you can see a good view of Corfu Town and Albania.
Corfu Town is a must to visit for the architecture as well as the many shops and churches. The Spianada runs between the Old Fortress and the town and is a popular place to walk. You can stroll or sit and have coffee or a snack along the Liston the arcaded terrace along the west side of the Spianada. This has a good view of the cricket pitch.
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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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