Katavolos in Corfu: Pebble Beach and Green Hills

Katavolos is a coastal settlement on the northeastern coast of Corfu. Green hills surround the village, with a few houses overlooking the sea. Krouzeri Beach gives the village its distinctive coastal landmark: both the beach and the seabed are covered with small pebbles. If you are choosing a holiday destination on Corfu, you will find here a combination of coastline and green hills that shapes Katavolos’ character.

Krouzeri Beach: Pebbles and Dimensions

The beach faces southeast, is 350 metres long and averages 10 metres in width. These dimensions give you a clear picture of its shape; and the description of pebbles does not end at the shore, as the seabed is also covered with small pebbles. This gives you a specific picture of the shore and seabed when planning a day at the beach.

Swimming, Water Sports and Getting There

Swimming and water sports are available at Krouzeri Beach. Pedal boats and motorboats can be rented. This means that swimming and different types of boating are both options at the same beach. For your planning, these offer a choice between spending time in the water and using a boat. Activities and rentals may change, so check locally before your trip.

Green Bus routes A4, A5 and A12 stop on the main road in Katavolos. From there, it is a 500-metre walk to Krouzeri Beach. If you plan to travel by bus, you can account separately for the stop and the walk that follows. Check current transport information before your trip, as routes and services may change.

Choose a Location That Suits Your Plans

When choosing a holiday apartment in Katavolos, you can weigh these factors according to your holiday plans: Do you want swimming and water sports at the beach to be the main focus, or would you rather take the bus connection into account when planning? These are different questions about the location—time by the water and getting to the beach—and provide a practical framework for choosing where to stay.

Corfu’s Wider Cultural Context

Across Corfu, cultural attractions complement the coastal scenery. Corfu Old Town and its two fortresses are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The historic urban fabric has been almost entirely preserved; the buildings date from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The Museum of Asian Art is located in Corfu Old Town and houses more than 11,000 objects from China, Japan, India, the Himalayas and Central Asia. This lets you consider coastal interests in Katavolos alongside city history and art collections as different focuses for a stay on Corfu.

Corfu also offers a different way to see the island through walking: in the municipal unit of Achilleion, ancient paths cross the wooded mountains of Agii Deka, Stavros and Garouna. The 180-kilometre Corfu Trail passes through several settlements; Benitses is one of its 13 daily stage stops. These routes and the activities at Krouzeri Beach represent different travel interests that you can weigh up when choosing where to stay.

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