Gouvia, Corfu
Gouvia is a small resort with marina, located amidst greenery and almost merged with Kontokali. It is located on the east coast of Corfu, about 8 km away from the capital.
The settlement offers everything needed for a holiday, although the resort is not very big. It is visited mostly by couples and families with children, or by people who come with their yachts and use the marina. There is a choice of hotels, taverns, fast food restaurants and cafes, shops and 24-hour medical center. In Gouvia you can see the ruins of old Venetian shipyard. Many people prefer it because it is near Corfu Town.
The beach of Gouvia consists of a narrow and curved strip of pebbles next to the Venetian Shipyard. There is no sand but walking on the pebbles is like massage for the feet. Around the coast there are small groves of trees where you can withdraw if the sun is too much for you. Boat trips and water skiing are available.
Venetian Shipyard
The Venetian Shipyard (also known as the Venetian Arsenal) are ruins of an old shipyard in the bay of Gouvia, next to the marina. The site is available to public and entrance is free.
As suggested, the shipyard was built by the Venetians in the beginning of 18 century and used for construction and repairs of watercraft. Today visitors can see the fully preserved columns and arches of its solid building but the roof is missing. Some areas inside the shipyard are a bit overgrown with grass but the main passages are clean and accessible.
From the Venetian Arsenal you can see the entire bay of Gouvia, with Kommeno peninsula and the Ipapandi church. highlights: ruins of old shipyard in the bay of Gouvia, historic sight in Gouvia, Corfu, Greece
Kontokali
Kontokali is a small resort on the eastern coast of Corfu, close to the capital. It is very close to the neighboring village of Gouvia and both are almost united.
Here you will find a variety of hotels – big and small, luxurious and modest, but overall the resort is slightly more expensive because of its proximity to Corfu Town. Due to its popularity among foreign tourists, the restaurants offer not only Greek cuisine, but also English, Chinese and Indian. There are supermarkets, bakeries, souvenir shops, ATMs and a playground. Night life is not very rich, although there are several bars, because the resort is preferred by families with children and elderly couples. Between Gouvia and Kontokali you can see the ruins of old Venetian shipyard.
The resort also extends to a small peninsula with a few beach strips but most of them are managed by hotels/private villas and the access is restricted. The public beach of Kontokali is small but entirely sandy, located on the east side of the peninsula. It has sunbeds and parasols offered by a beach bar. The other beach accessible to public is called Sotiriotisa and it is a narrow strip of pebbles without facilities. highlights: small resort close to the capital, village in Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece
Info: feelgreece.com
