Acharavi - Corfu, Ionian Islands (Greece)

Acharavi, on the northern coast of Corfu, is a very popular resort with British, german and less other holidaymakers where many visitors return year on year. Rather than endue the coach transfers from the airport, visitors delight in the stunning scenery as they pass through the mountains and charming villages barely touched by tourism.

Since Acharavi is the main town on the north coast, it has facilities that are sometimes lacking in smaller resorts such as doctors and dentists, banks, a post office and a good variety of shops.

Set back from the coast, Acharavi has several small roads leading down to the sand and shingle beach. The beach slopes very gently into the clear waters of the Ionian Sea giving a large expanse of shallow water, ideal for children and weak swimmers. The water sports centre provides ringo rides, jet skiing and para-sailing. The Hydropolis Water Park offers fun for adults as well as children. There are four giant slides including the ‘Free Fall’ which is not for the faint hearted. The park has lots of attractions for children including a small petting zoo, and also has sports facilities.

Acharavi has a wide variety of tavernas and restaurants which cater for all tastes. There are many bars offering a variety of entertainment and an eclectic mix of music. Walkers will enjoy the trails along the shore line and into the hills above the town.

An Acharavi holiday offers a relaxing break with equal measures of sun, sand and sea by day and a choice of entertainment by night. Acharavi Nightlife Acharavi nightlife is fairly relaxed with music bars and only one nightclub. Although these venues are open until the early hours, Acharavi is a quiet resort where the volume of music is not intrusive. There are many restaurants where you can enjoy a romantic meal under the stars.