GLYFADA
Area: Corfu
Country: Greece


Location:
Central W coast, 12 miles W of Corfu Town and airport.

Telephone code from UK:
30 26610

Position:
Steep descent to village offers fine views of the bay backed by towering slopes.

Description:
Glyfada has developed as a tourist resort by virtue of its huge beach of fine sand. Less than three miles away is the mountain village of Pelekas, famous for its sunsets.

Suitability:
Young singles and families.

Accommodation:
Apartments, villas and good beach hotels.

Shopping:
Basic necessities, souvenirs, otherwise the hotels.

Beach:
Long sandy beach which is the great attraction. Canoes and pedalloes for hire. Sea can be rough when W wind blows.

Entertainments:
Beach and water sports during the day; the Corfu golf course 4 miles away. Discos at the hotels and two unusual beach bars.

Eating:
Few tavernas and the hotels.

Public-transport:
Bus service to Corfu Town, about 9 per day.

Local-excursions:
Hill village of Pelekas, golf at Ermones. See Corfu Town.