Apraos: Beach and swimming in the open bay

Apraós–Kalamaki Beach forms the coastline of the open bay of Apraós on Corfu’s northeastern coast. If you’re looking for hotels in Apraos, you can first consider whether a destination with this coastal focus suits your reason for travelling. Then review the specific options according to your personal criteria.

Beach and water

Apraós–Kalamaki Beach is used mainly for swimming; the coast is also suitable as an anchorage for small boats. These are two distinct interests to consider: swimming at the beach and access for small boats.

Getting there and finding a hotel

Apraós–Kalamaki Beach is accessible via the local road network only by private transport. Before your trip, check whether this travel requirement fits your plans. If visiting the beach is an important factor in choosing Apraos, include the need for private transport in your plans early on.

Swimming and getting there are two separate considerations: the beach is mainly for swimming, and access is only possible by private transport. So if you’re considering Apraos as a destination, consider both the kind of beach experience you want and whether you can incorporate the access requirements into your plans.

Corfu: culture and hiking

Beyond Apraos’s coastal appeal, Corfu offers other cultural and natural highlights. Corfu Old Town has preserved almost all of its historic urban fabric; its buildings date from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The Old Town and its two fortresses are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A digital guide to the Old Town documented in 2023 offered residents and visitors information about more than 80 city landmarks, accompanied by high-quality audiovisual material. Check whether it is available before your trip.

The Museum of Asian Art in Corfu Old Town houses more than 11,000 objects from China, Japan, India, the Himalayas and Central Asia. The Archaeological Museum of Corfu displays the Gorgon Medusa pediment from the great Temple of Artemis. The pediment was created in 585 BC and excavated in 1911 near the Monastery of Aghioi Theodoroi; the museum was built primarily to display it.

Hiking is another distinct highlight on Corfu. In the municipal unit of Achilleion, ancient paths wind through the wooded mountains of Agii Deka, Stavros and Garouna and are suitable for hiking. The 180-kilometre Corfu Trail passes through several settlements; Benitses is one of its 13 overnight stops.

Numerous festivals and folk celebrations, as well as cultural events organised by the municipality, take place in the villages of the municipal unit of Achilleion. Specific programmes vary; if an event is important to your stay, check the dates for your travel period.

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