Kentroma in Corfu: Sea views and nearby pebble beaches

Kentroma is a small village in the northeast of the island of Corfu. From here, there are views of the sea, Kalami Beach, and the mountain peaks of Albania; visibility can vary depending on conditions. The views range from the nearby beach and the sea to the mountain scenery beyond the island. Very few people live in the village. This gives the location a distinct profile for choosing a place to stay, combining a small-scale settlement with views that take in both the coast and the peaks.

Village character and landscape views

Kentroma is designated as a traditional settlement. This designation adds a cultural and historical aspect of the village to its landscape appeal. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can therefore take into account both the views towards the sea, Kalami, and Albania, and the character of the small settlement. The beach, sea, and mountain peaks each add a different element to the surrounding views. Kentroma thus combines an intimate village setting with views that extend beyond the coast.

Pebble beaches and road connections

The pebble beaches of Kalami, Krouzeri, and Nissaki are near Kentroma. All three are fully organized. Since facilities can change over time, it is advisable to check the current situation before visiting a beach. The three names offer specific reference points for planning a day on the coast; their shared pebble-beach character and organized facilities are what they have in common here.

Kentroma lies on the road from Corfu Town to Kassiopi. From Kentroma, Porta can be reached by taking the turnoff onto the mountain road. These are two distinct reference points: the village’s location on the road places it between Corfu Town and Kassiopi, while the turnoff uphill leads to Porta. Together with the nearby beaches, they give a picture of a village, coastline, and road connections that can be useful when choosing where to stay in Corfu.

More cultural attractions in Corfu

Beyond Kentroma’s village and coastal setting, Corfu also offers an urban and cultural-historical focus. The historic urban fabric of Corfu Old Town has been almost entirely preserved; its buildings date from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. The Old Town and its two fortresses are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kentroma’s small-scale settlement thus contrasts with a distinct city experience in Corfu: historic buildings and fortresses provide a different setting from views of the sea and mountain peaks.

The Museum of Asian Art in the Old Town houses more than 11,000 objects from China, Japan, India, the Himalayas, and Central Asia. It offers a distinct way to explore art and culture in Corfu. The Archaeological Museum of Corfu displays the Gorgoneion-Medusa pediment from the great Temple of Artemis. The object dates to 585 BC and was excavated in 1911 near the Monastery of Aghioi Theodoroi. The museum was built primarily to display this pediment. The two museums have different focuses: a geographically wide-ranging collection and an archaeological work with a precise history of its creation and discovery.

A digital guide for the Old Town was described in 2023, aimed at residents and visitors and offering information on more than 80 attractions with high-quality audiovisual material. Check whether it is available before your trip. The Museum of Asian Art can be reached from the port of Corfu on bus line 2, on the Mantouki–Kanoni route; check the timetable before travelling. These details add further topics in Corfu to Kentroma’s village and coastal attractions.

Choose the focus that suits you

The key question is whether these landscape and coastal attractions should shape your stay, or whether other aspects of Corfu, such as the Old Town and its museums, should take centre stage.

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