Gouvia:
Just 8 km north west of Corfu Town, this delightful village lies in a sheltered laggon which was once a venetian harbour.It is now an international Marina, attracting Yachts from all over the world.
Location:
On the east coast, opposite the Greek mainland.
GOUVIA is the site of Corfu's largest yachting marina and the launching point of most of the island's flotilla and bareboat holidays,
although the mainly Scandinavian and British holidaymakers far outnumber boaters.
General Description:
At around 4 km long and 1 km wide, Gouvia has become one of the most popular tourist destinations on the island, offering both lively nightlife and quiet hillside spots. The resort has a definite nautical prescence.l
Ambience:
Gouvia boasts a large yacht marina and was once an historic Venetian naval base .At one end of the beach you will find a ruined
Venetian arsenal and the precariously beached wreck of a yacht. Adjoining Gouvia is the quiet village of Kontokali while 1 km inland is
Danilia, a purpose-built, Greek-style village where folklore performances are organised for evening trips.
Beach information:
The beach is clean and only a mile or so from the Blue Flagged beach at Kontokali. Due to the large bay shape and the shingle beach it is sometimes covered in a little seaweed. Beach facilities include sunbeds and sun umbrellas, showers and toilets. Sun loungers and sun shade costs about 6 € for two. The beach is very accessible from either end of the village. A circular walk can be made to and from the beach on a tarmac surface. As with many Corfiot beaches it is child friendly but supervision is required. The centre of the beach is safer than the sides - boat hire and motor sports take place to the sides.
Entertainments:
Daytime: beach and water-based activities including paragliding, diving and a variety of other water sports , boat trips , horse riding , exploring local countryside.
Nightlife: Lively tavernas, cocktail and sports bars , Clubs , mainly along the main road.
Eating out:
Good-value snack bars, Greek tavernas serving traditional fare, pasta restaurants and pizzerias, even Chinese and Tex-Mex options. British cuisine is widely available. But if you want to get the full Corfiot flavour you do need to try Greek dishes.
Public transport:
Regular buses ply the Corfu Town to Dassia route. A long-distance service operates between Corfu Town and the northern resorts.