South Corfu (Greek: Νότια Κέρκυρα Notia Kerkyra) is a municipality on the island of Corfu in the Ionian Islands region in Greece.

Understand

Lefkimmi

The municipality was formed at the 2019 local government reform, when the municipality of Corfu was divided in three. Its seat is the village Lefkimmi.

The municipality consists of the three municipal units:

• Korissia
• Lefkimmi
• Meliteieis

Villages

• 1 Kavos (Κάβος) — a seaside village that is a lively resort popular with young holidaymakers from Britain and Northern Europe.
• 2 Lefkimmi (Λευκιμμαίων) — a village with a wide long sandy beach that is quiet due to being in the less busy South. There's a practical taverna with a children's playground. The waters are extremely calm and very shallow, even out for quite some distance.

Get in

By bus

There are buses from Corfu Town.

Do

Beaches

• 1 Chalikounas beach. A very long, virgin stretch of land, caught between Chalikiopoulos' Lake and the Adriatic sea. The natural landscape here is unique, it is a great place to get away from the world and just enjoy both sea and sun. (updated Mar 2016)
• Issos beach. Next to Chalikounas, again on the southwest of Corfu, this beach has a desert motive, because of the high sand hills right next to the seashore. Bring your bike and enjoy the terrain, or just enjoy the panoramic view from high above. (updated Mar 2016)
• 2 Prasoudi beach. High cliffs hang over your head, clean waters and a mix of sand and pebbles. A remote beach that will not leave you unsatisfied. (updated Mar 2016)
• 3 Mesongi beach. (updated Mar 2016)

Eat

• 1 Roussos Restaurant, Kavos village, ☏ +30 2662 061122. 10:00-16:00, 18:00-00:00. Popular restaurant for seafood. (updated Jan 2017)
• Big Max Diner, Kavos village, ☏ +30 2662 061285. 08:00-12:00. Considered an inexpensive place for breakfast. Provides large portions and a reasonable price. (updated Jan 2017)

Sleep

• 1 Quayside Village Hotel, Kavos village, ☏ +30 2662 061323, village1@otenet.gr. Beachside hotel which is renowned for its swimming pool parties and live entertainment. It's not particularly recommended for families or those who want a more serene experience in Corfu. (updated Jan 2017)
• 2 Corfu Santa Barbara (Corfu Santa Barbara), Perivoli (South Corfu), ☏ +30 26620 23151, fax: +30 26620 24941, santabarbaracorfou@gmail.com. 
• 3 Palms and Spas, Corfu Boutique Apartments, Messonghi Beach (18km from Corfu Town), ☏ +30 2661075266. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. Elegant apartments within olive groves and palm trees, overlooking the Ionian Sea. The accommodation has Suite rooms (with private outdoors jacuzzi/hot-tub, living-room) and smaller quaint Studios; all have sea views and Messonghi beach is just 100 m/5 min away. Free Wi-Fi in the rooms and parking on site. From €39/night. 
• 4 River Studios & Apartments, Messongi (Bus servise or taxi), ☏ +30 6939798390, info@riverstudios.gr. River studios & apartments for two people, or group of friends. Rooms equipped with TV, air conditioning, kitchenette, fridge, bathroom. Swimming pool for guests available. €40. 
• 5 Corfu Villa Lefki, Chalikouna beach. Villa on a unique virgin beach, next to St. Matthew village in the southwest of the island. 
• Family Studios, Marathias Beach. Budget studios and apartments run by very friendly family and staff, on the sea front of Marathias beach. 
• Govino Bay Hotel, Gouvia 491 00, ☏ +30 26610 90600, reservations@govinobay.gr. In front of Gouvia Bay. Most of the resort is covered by green gardens, olive and palm trees. The complex is built amphitheatrically, with buildings of four to five apartments each one, all scattered around. 
• Hermes Apartments Dassia, Dassia (Opposite the Chandris Hotel), ☏ +30 26610 93373. 
• Kaiser Bridge Hotel, Benitses, ☏ +30 26610 72096, +30 26610 72190, fax: +30 26610 72098. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Hotel Kaiser Bridge is on the beach, 9 km (6 mi) to the south of Corfu Town, between Perama and the picturesque fishing village of Benitses. 10 m from the beach, the hotel has breathtaking views of the shorelines of mainland Greece, Pontikonissi and of course of the famous Kaiser’s Bridge, once used by Queen Sissi to access Achillion Palace, which is situated just 1.5 km (0.9 mi) above the hotel in the village of Gastouri. Jorgos and the rest of the family where great hosts. Lowest price: €18 depending on the season. 
• Lena Mare Hotel Apartments, Acharavi, ☏ +30 26630 63713, fax: +30 26630 63717, info@lenamare.com. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 12:00. Lowest price: €40. 
• Marlina Corfu Villas, Kommeno. At Kommeno bay, 8 km from the airport. 
• Pantokrator Hotel (northeast of Corfu town, next to Barbati). Panoramic views over the southern part of the island. 
• Saint Nicholas Hotel, Gouvia, Corfu, ☏ +30 26610 91621. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. 
• The Pink Palace, Agios Gordios Beach, ☏ +30 26610 53103, info@thepinkpalace.com. Check-in: 24 hr, check-out: 09:00. A backpacker spot, the hostel offers free transportation from the ferry by their pink bus, and new arrivals are given a shot of pink liquor. Activities offered at the Pink Palace include a Kayak and ATV rental, as well as a number of guided activities such as other island excursions. Most other activities on offer (of which there are plenty) revolve around drinking - the booze cruise for example (jump off the big rock naked and get free beer) and the hostel's own club - packed out during the summer months. Breakfast and dinner are included in the price of the room. Dorms from €17; single rooms from €30/45 low/high season. 
• Sunrock (on the West Coast, down the cliff from Pelekas). Sunrock is a low-key, relaxed place, just up from Pelekas beach. Many people find themselves here in order to escape from the incessant partying down the coast, yet Sunrock has a bar and is often full of young people with a less commercially oriented party in mind. A shuttle is normally offered to carry passengers from the port, and during warmer months daily scooter rentals are available. 
• The Merchant's House Boutique Bed & Breakfast (The Merchant's House), Old Perithia (in Corfu's oldest village in the north-east of the island), ☏ +44 7940 088508. Check-in: 14:30, check-out: 11:00. There are six suites in beautifully restored houses dating back to 1828, providing a unique accommodation in a Heritage Protected Site (dating back to the 14th century) and area of natural beauty beneath Mount Pantokrator (the island's tallest mountain). from 135. 

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