Holidays to South West Corfu

South West Corfu holidays

The south-west of Corfu is an area of long sandy beaches, gentle rolling countryside, and limited tourist development. Tiny Maltas is about as far away as you could get from the mass-market, despite boasting one of the longest sandy beaches on the island. Surrounded by thickly wooded hills, Maltas has no nightclubs, fast-food outlets or high-rise hotels, and comparatively few tourists ever find the place.

Near the beach are some half-dozen tavernas and a couple of mini-markets. Sunbeds and umbrellas are for rent and a couple of boat trips can be arranged (including Paxos). However, there is still no bus service, so for further exploration a hire car would be an idea.

Maltas has changed surprisingly little since we discovered it in 1985, remaining unsophisticated, small and very friendly. Recommended for lovers of a simple life, unspoilt countryside and sandy beach.