Go ride a bike!
There are a number of dedicated cycle trails all over Corfu. Enquire at the ‘Giant’ mountain bike shop in Dassia for a map and information on bike hire locally. What better way to enjoy the scenery?
Erato
Agios Georgios, Corfu
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£ 698
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Walking distance to shops, restaurants and a lovely beach.
Accommodation
At a glance
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Double Bedroom
- 1 Twin Bedroom
- 2 Bathrooms
- Car Not Essential
- Air Conditioning
- WiFi
- Town House
- Beach 100m
- Taverna 60m
- Ground Floor: Open plan living/dining room (A/C, Smart TV, WiFi) with sliding doors to pool terrace. Kitchen (oven, microwave, dishwasher). Shower/wet room.
- First Floor: Double bedroom (A/C) with balcony. Twin bedroom (A/C). Shower room. Washing machine.
- Outside: Sun terrace. Shower. Barbecue. Private parking.
- Private swimming pool with corner Roman steps (7m x 4m).
Very comfortably appointed and within easy walking distance of restaurants, good amenities and the splendid family-friendly beach of Saint George, Erato is a wonderful addition to our Corfu programme.
Having such a gorgeous beach as well as the excellent amenities of lively Saint George immediately to hand makes this location convenience itself and many will consider that hiring a car is completely unnecessary. Minimarkets, coffee shops, bars and tavernas (the nearest only 60m away) line the coastal lane that runs through the centre of the village and are all just a short stroll from your front door.
Just 100m away, the magnificent sandy beach of Saint George Argyrades stretches for over 9km bordering with the equally lovely beaches of Issos to the north and Marathia to the south. Bisected by a small harbour in the middle, the predominantly sandy shoreline shelves gently into clear, translucent waters. Various water sports including boat hire, jet skis and scuba diving are regularly available over the main season and there are sunbeds and umbrellas for rental on the well-tended beach.
The unspoilt countryside and glorious beaches of south-west Corfu are widely considered to be some of Corfu’s best kept secrets with some lovely walks to enjoy along the coastline, inland amongst the olive groves and cedar trees or around easy-going little towns such as Argyrades (5km) and Perivoli (9km). Rich in local flora and fauna, particularly birdlife, the protected nature reserve of Lake Korission (6.5km) is another very restful place for a stroll while the sweeping, dune-backed beach of Halikounas (13.5km), part of which fringes the western edge of the lake, is well known for kite surfing... as well as fresh sardines at the very laid-back beach shack!
- The twin bedroom can be prepared as a double on request – please ask at time of booking.
- Booked in combination with Erato, sister properties Klio and Thalia sit nearby and would be an excellent choice for a larger party or group of friends looking to holiday together whilst retaining their own space and privacy.
- Property Licence No. 1253700
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Great Things to Do Near Erato
Sail over to Paxos
Paxos is a tiny unspoilt idyllic island, full of olive trees and oozing with charm. There are just three coastal villages with Gaios being the most well-known. Well worth a day's visit.
Benitses Shell Museum
Not to be missed by all shell lovers, this extremely impressive collection is lovingly curated and features shells from not only the Ionian Sea, but from all over the world. The children will love it too.
Visit the Achilleion Palace
One of the most famous royal mansions in Europe, some consider the Achilleion Palace to be the most important architectural landmark in Corfu. Built in 1890, entirely at the expense of the Empress Elisabeth of Austria (also known as Sisi), the palace acted as a quiet retreat for this controversial historical figure. You can stroll through the lovely gardens dedicated to her hero Achilles or simply enjoy the stunning architecture.
Go for lunch on Vidos Island
Vidos Island used to house an ancient Venetian fortress, later turned into the Corfu ‘Alcatraz’! Now, it is simply a wonderfully tranquil spot to go for a walk, a quiet swim and a perfect setting for lunch – with the beautiful view of Corfu town and its fortresses in front of you. You catch the boats for Vidos in the car park at the old port, which you will find situated in front of the new fortress.
Try a typical Corfiot dish
One of the many local dishes created here on Corfu, Bourdetto is a spicy fish stew made from freshly caught scorpion fish. Be warned, you have to eat this dish with your fingers and a lot of bread for the salsa (sauce), as it is a very bony fish, and is far too fiddly to try to eat with a knife and fork, so eat it the local way!
Snorkelling
Take a trip down south to Alonaki beach where the water is sublimely clear and protective rocks create a perfect bay ideal for snorkelling.
Sail on a glass bottom boat
Leaving Paleokastritsa daily over the main season, you'll see amazing undersea wonders, visit incredible caves close to Ermones that can only be accessed from the water, and enjoy an afternoon on Paradise Beach - a huge expanse of white sand/shingle beach and aquamarine sea also only accessible by boat.
Visit Pontikinissi (Mouse Island)
What a lovely way to spend a half day, take a trip out to the Kanoni peninsula and enjoy a coffee on the waterfront café there, next to the Vlahernon monastery, which is also an island, but has been connected to the Kanoni peninsula by a small causeway. It's from this small causeway that you take the regular boat crossing over to Pontikinissi about a 5 minute boat trip away. Don’t forget your swimming gear, as you can easily have a lovely swim here.
Visit Lake Korission at the southern tip of the island
Go for a walk around the lake, watch the windsurfers just off the huge expanse of golden sandy beach, and explore the nearby Gardiki castle – a busy day out for all the family. And right on your doorstep too!
Local summer festivals
In July & August, many of the villages round about hold evening festivals, with local produce and then a communal meal is prepared with everyone joining in.
Birdwatching
Keen ornithologists will be pleased to discover the bird watching area at Lake Korission, where there is the opportunity to see several different species of wading birds, amongst others.
Blue Flag beaches
See how many beaches with 'blue flag' certification you can swim at during your stay, an ideal way of discovering the area and experiencing the diversity of the island, whilst having a lot of fun at the same time.
A fun day out at Aqualand
Corfu Aqualand, near to the village of Agios Ioannis, is one of the largest water parks in Europe and features 51 slides, several pools, a lazy river and a wide variety of other water attractions. There’s something for all ages here and it is a great way to keep the whole family entertained.
Walk to Monastery of Pantokrator
Follow the sign in Aghios Matheos up the mountain for a stiffish walk ending in spectacular views over the sea.
Play a round of golf
You'll find the island's golf course close to Ermones on the Ropa Valley (west of Corfu Town). This excellent course (one of only half a dozen in all of Greece!) was created by the British during their time of occupation.
Sip wine in Agias Mattheos
Home of some of the best locally produced wines in Corfu just drive into the old village, park (abandon like the locals do) your car and knock on one of the doors that are signposted 'local wines' - Yammas!
A Visit to Lefkimmi
Why not head down to the south of the island and visit the second largest town in Corfu. Lefkimmi is a traditional village which still has the charm of an old fashioned Greek town. Drive down to the river (Potami) and sit back at one of the cafes or local tavernas and watch all the locals go about their business. Then finish the day at the local beach, Boukari, at the mouth of the river.
The Olive & Olive Oil Museum
Corfu is famous for olive oil. Take a short drive into the village of Aghios Matheas and visit this museum to learn about the significance of the olive in Greek and Mediterranean culture, and see how olive oil is produced from the tree to the bottle.
Explore Corfu Town
See the palaces and Venetian fortresses and explore the old town that is home to the Greek Royal family during their annual vacation. Prince Philip was born here, in Mon Repos palace.
Nearby
Towns/Villages
| Agios Georgios | 2 mins | |
| Perivoli | 15 mins | |
| Messonghi | 20 mins | |
| Lefkimmi | 25 mins | |
| Corfu | 50 mins |
Beaches
| Agios Georgios | 2 mins | |
| Issos | 10 mins | |
| Marathias | 15 mins | |
| Halikounas | 20 mins | |
| Gardenos | 20 mins | |
| Prasoudi | 25 mins |
Airports
| Corfu | 50 mins |
ports
| Corfu | 55 mins |
