The Beaches

The north-east of Corfu is a great place to spend a day on the beach. Kalami beach itself is pebbly and has something for everyone. Sunbeds and umbrellas can be hired for the day plus boat hire and pedaloes can be hired for fun on the open seas!

For those who like walking, there is a scenic walk from Kalami which takes you to the nearby bays of Kouloura and its pretty harbour (15 minutes walk), Kerasia (30 minutes walk) and San Stephanos (1 hour 15 minutes walk)- a perfect mix of nature, walking and relaxing by the sea!

Agni Bay

Boat hire is readily available from Kalami Bay and many head around the headland to visit Agni Bay. Agni is home to an undeniably beautiful beach but its main attraction are the three tavernas situated on the waterfront. It’s all about arriving in style here! Sail on up to the jetty in your own private hired boat in the evening or catch a speedboat service arranged by the tavernas to dine in style.

Mountain Villages

Heading inland into the mountains from Kalami, you will stumble across many of the old traditional villages of Corfu. It is like time has stood still with houses made from local stone and locals playing games on the street corners. Take time to stop at one of the villages and walk through the narrow cobbled streets and absorb some traditional local Greek life.

The Durrells

Perhaps best known for its links to The Durrell Family, Kalami is still home to the summer house owned by the family during their time living on the island which is where Lawrence Durrell wrote his well-known novel Prospero’s Cell.

Many may also recognise Kalami from the hit TV series ‘The Durrells’. It has been used as a location for scenes throughout the many series and was last used in September 2018 for many of the boating scenes.

Just around the headland in Agni, fans may also recognise the location used in Season 1 filming where Margo tried to sunbathe in front of the Greek Orthodox shrine. Kalami is not the only location used for filming on the island and driving around you may well be able to recognise many of the key filming locations.

Festivals

Like all the Greek islands, Corfu has its fair share of festivals throughout the year. On 21^st May the name day of Saints Constantine and Helen takes place. The local churches in Gimari, a village just above Kalami, celebrate the festival in the church gardens with plenty of food, Greek wines and beers being served. It is a great way to involve yourself in the Greek culture and to also take part in traditional Corfiot dancing accompanied by a local band.

During the summer, Gimari also holds the Festival of Pies. The local women cook pies of all different varieties, along with souvlaki, and everyone again enjoys the food, drink and dancing that takes place.

Kalami itself organises the Varcarola festival every year. This is an old Corfiot tradition where the boats decorate with lights and sail along Kalmi Bay whilst local choirs sing traditional cantades.

Villas in Kalami