Holidays to West Corfu

West Corfu holidays

Aghios Gordis & Maltas - Transfer time 45-60 minutes

Aghios Gordis’ steep verdant hillsides and rugged cliffs plunge into an aquamarine sea and typify Corfu’s central western coast. The vistas of mountain and sea are spectacular, particularly as the sun goes down (this coastline is famed for its sunsets).

Gordis is family-friendly by virtue not only of its long sandy beach but by the fact that it has only one narrow street leading down to the sea and no beach road.

The Blue Flag beach is one of the best – a kilometre-long stretch of sand (some shingle outcrops) in a glorious natural setting. The small resort behind has all the facilities you should need – over twenty tavernas, a good choice of cafés, a handful of bars and a number of small shops. Yet, because Gordis attracts such a mixed clientele (the village is popular with families and couples of all ages and nationalities) it lacks the excesses of the larger resorts. Some nightlife there is, so safe options for older teens (in August there are a couple of music bars catering as much for locals as for visitors) but most people staying here have come to quietly relax: on the beach in the daytime and in the tavernas at night.

The beach can be busy but is long enough to accommodate all and has plenty of sunbeds for rental. Apart from one large hotel at the far end, the majority of accommodation is housed in smaller units dotted amongst the trees.

Excursions run by coach, and there is an efficient bus service to Corfu Town only 16 kms distant. Hire of a car will enable easy exploration of other beaches not far to the north – Glyfada, Myrtiotissa, Ermones – and the pretty hill-top village of Pelekas, which reputedly has the best views (and sunsets) of all Corfu.