Beaches
Corfu has a good range of beaches, and the west of the island is where most of the best are to be found. Aghios Gordios has a 3km stretch of coastline which is a particular favourite of watersports fans. Afionas is located just along the coast and is perhaps a better choice if you are looking for a more peaceful stretch of sand on which to relax.
Sidari has a popular beach, if not because of the extraordinary rock formations, then because, as legend has it, couples who swim through the Canal d'Amour will be together forever.
The north and east of Corfu have fewer long expanses of beach, but are peppered with little coves and secluded patches of sand. Travel along the east coast from Ipsos to Dassia and you'll discover small pebble beaches. On the west coast, Paleokastritsa offers a couple of sandy coves.
Finally, to the south, Kavos provides some nice sandy beaches, perfect for lazing on under the Greek sunshine.
Nightlife
Kavos is the place to head for the liveliest of nightlife on Corfu. Here you'll find a good range of bars, discos and clubs to keep you amused well into the early hours. Venue Club is a popular destination, where you're almost guaranteed to have a good night every night of the week, featuring as it does most styles of music and organised special events.
Elsewhere, Dassia has a well-liked venue, Edem Cocktail Club, where you can sample a range of cocktails you never thought existed, as well as dance the night away to some top tunes. Sidari also has a good selection of music bars and clubs.
For a more sedate evening, there is a casino at the Corfu Holiday Palace, a few kilometres from Corfu Town, where you can try your luck. Otherwise, just relax over a meal at any of the resorts, or stop for a drink at one of the seafront bars.
Food, Drink and Shopping
Food and Drink
The island of Corfu has a number of specialities that really should be tried. Patitsada is a hearty dish of chicken, pork or lamb casserole with tomatoes, onions, paprika, cinnamon and pasta. Another stew is soffrito, which is beef in a white pepper and garlic sauce. Chicken avgolemono is a lighter option served in lemon sauce with an egg.
For fish lovers there is plenty of fresh fish on offer, such as astakos (salt-water crayfish) usually served with a delicious local Greek salad. Lobster is a particular delicacy of Corfu and must be tried!
Vine leaves stuffed with dolmadakia (rice) or saganaki (fried cheese) are a tasty starter, as is a slice of crusty bread dipped into yigantes (large beans in an onion and tomato sauce).
And for desert try a baklava pastry, a mouth-watering pocket of pastry stuffed with nuts and covered in honey.
The local tipples in Corfu include ouzo, an aniseed-flavoured aperitif, and Santa Domenica, a light red wine.
Shopping
For the biggest selection of shops, Corfu Town is your best option. Here you'll find shops and boutiques selling a range of products from food and clothes to traditional handmade wood, ceramic and jewellery items.
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