Kalami Guide
Kalami Corfu is considered to be one of the most tranquil beauty spots in Corfu. It is a horseshoe-shaped bay, with a rare beauty of the Greek uniqueness of nature. The amphitheatric greenery accompanied with the Ionian Sea and the hillside villages around Kalami Corfu are a perfect combination for an idyllic and relaxing environment.
Where exactly is Kalami Bay?
Kalami bay is situated on the Northeast coast of Corfu, just 30 km from Corfu Town and 7 km from Kassiopi.
What is Kalami beach like?
Kalami beach proudly flies the blue flag, the European standards symbol awarded to beaches that are clean and well organized. It offers a wide range of water sports including water-skiing, canoeing, pedalos and boat hire. There are also sun beds and umbrellas available for hire. The beach itself is a pebbly beach and the water is crystal clear and absolutely attractive to the holidaymakers.
Who is best to go to Kalami?
Kalami is suitable for most people coming on holiday. With Kalami being a typical small Greek village, it is not for people who want a lively holiday. The emphasis put on this village is relaxation and tranquillity. Kalami is ideal for family holidays, for people who enjoy the romance, the nature and the simple life of the Corfiot country. If you are a lover of peaceful and quite holidays, then Kalami is definitely your destination.
Self-catering facilities
In Kalami Corfu you can find a range of facilities including traditional Greek tavernas all idyllically situated on the beach, few bars and pool bars for refreshments, snacks and drinks during the day and night, super markets, gift shops and tourist offices.
There are two phone boxes accepting phone cards, which can be purchased from “Giorgos” super market. There is also a phone for public use in our travel office.
The post box is painted yellow and is adjacent to “Giorgos” super market, where you can buy stamps.
Our travel agency, Blue Bay Travel, offers money exchange from sterling or dollars cash and traveller’s cheques.
As some properties are not equipped with safety deposit boxes, we also provide them for the safekeeping of your valuable things.
Internet services are provided in our travel office.
What can I do in Kalami and what can I see?
If you like exploring and walking, there are some beautiful coastal and scenic walks where you can visit nearby bays, the picturesque little harbour of Kouloura (approx. 15 min. walk), the next bay on the right of Kalami, which is one of the best highlights of the northeast coast of Corfu, then Kerasia (approx. 30 min. walk) and San Stephanos (approx. 1h 15 min. walk). On the other side of Kalami you can reach Yaliskari - or Gialiskari - bay (approx. 15 min. walk), which is an isolated and unexploited beach with vivid green and crystal water and a little further Agni bay (approx. 25 min.walk) with three traditional taverns.
Kalami is well known as the place where the Nobel Prize nominated author, Lawrence Durrell, once lived in the White House, and wrote excellent novels as “Prospero’s Cell”. The White House is still preserved at the end of Kalami bay from the beginning of the 20th century.
Be entertained with the various water-sports or hire a boat to explore the unspoiled beaches of the northeast coast. You can go on numerous excursions by coach or boat to explore the rest of Corfu or other neighboring islands. You can visit our tourist office for information and we will give you a plan for an unforgettable holiday.
On the 21st of May is the name day of Saints Constantine and Helen. The local church of Saints Constantine and Helen is located on the main road nearby the village Gimari (the top village over Kalami). The local people celebrate the name day of the Saints with a festival in the back yard of the church. There is plenty of food with "souvlakia" or grilled lamb and soft drinks, Greek retsina wine or beers. The people are dancing to traditional Corfiot and Greek songs played by a live band.
During the summer season, the festival of pie is organized at the same place. The local women cook delicious pies for all of different tastes: pies with courgettes, potatoes, salted codfish etc. There are also grilled "souvlakia" for the meat lovers. Everybody enjoys the food and drinks, dancing with live music.
Every year, the local businesses of Kalami organize the Varcarola festival in Kalami. An old Corfiot event, where the boats, decorated with lights, sail along Kalami bay as the choirs of the Municipality sing traditional Corfiot songs called "cantades".
Public Transport
On the top of the main road and over Kalami you can catch buses to Kassiopi onwards and in the other direction the buses pass through numerous resorts finally stopping at Corfu Town.
Taxi can be ordered if you go into our tourist office. We will be happy to help you and book one for you, or why not try something different, and enjoy visiting the island capital, Corfu Town, by boat!
Kalami parking areas
Kalami is a small picturesque village and the parking areas are limited. Some properties, such as villas, apartments and studios or rooms, have the privilege of private parking. Although, there is an open parking area for the public at the end of the village, the choice of accommodation, which provides parking for your car, especially the high season - the busy period of July and August - is definitely demanded. Do not forget that the car hire is a must for the visitors, who want to explore the beauties of Corfu, or visit some of the highlights and the most scenery spots of our mythical island.
Where can I go with my car from Kalami?
If you are staying in Kalami and have a car, follow this small guide for routes to the most scenery spots that you can visit during your holiday. Traditional villages and unspoiled beaches full of greenery comprise the magical Ionian Island. Kalami Corfu Car Hire Routes
How can I get to Kalami from nearby resorts?
Kalami has the ideal setting in the northeast coast for people who enjoy walking and rambling. In May, June, or September, October, the weather is refreshing with a mild climate. It is an exceptional time for rambling and swimming. In contrary during the high season of July and August, the temperature shows high degrees and the visitors enjoy lazy holidays with sunbathing and swimming.
If you are staying to a nearby resort to Kalami, like Agni, Kouloura, Nissaki, Kerasia etc, it is easy to reach Kalami on foot, as it is just a few minutes away. Kalami Corfu Walks
Kouloura: This small harbour with fishing boats is set against a backdrop of cypress and pine trees and there is only one taverna. There is an old chapel of Ag. Nicolas. The nearest beach is just a little further along at Houhoulio. Upon Kouloura’s cape, an old estate stands since the 11th century and now belongs to the Agnelli family. Kerasia: Few villas and one taverna residing in this undeveloped but popular area. A nice stop for swimming and snorkelling. The way to Kerasia is through Ag. Stefanos. Agios Stefanos: The traditional fishing village of San Stephanos (Agios Stefanos) is a quaint resort with scattering villas on the hills, set within the arms of a peaceful bay. The resort has a few tavernas, a couple of bars, super markets and gift shops. Kassiopi: A very popular and lively resort, with many bars, tavernas, restaurants, gift shops, supermarkets and A.T.M. machines. Place of archaeological interest as well. The beaches are very small and pebbled, and are hidden away around the headland. Yaliskari: An isolated bay with a pebble beach surrounded by olive groves and vegetable gardens of the locals. Agni: A small shingle beach with three tavernas and their wooden jetties for boats. Kaminaki: A tiny but beautiful cove with a white pebble beach and two small tavernas. Ideal for snorkelling. Nissaki: The sleepy Nissaki village has just a sprinkling of tavernas and local shops. A small road reaches the exquisite, but tiny, white shingle coves. Mountain Villages: Time has stood still, with the traditional old village houses, which were made from local stone and you can walk through the windy, narrow, cobbled stone streets and witness traditional Greek life. Old Sinies is an old deserted village and Ano Perithia is once an abandoned Byzantine village. The villages have a great archaeological interest with stone houses and beautiful old churches. Pantokrator monastery: The monastery is on the top of the highest mountain of Corfu, Pantokrator. Drinking water : The bottled water is recommended, as the tank water includes a high mineral content. Electricity : The voltage is 220V. You can use your appliances with a two-pin adaptor. Mobile phone : Cosmote, Vodafone and Wind are the nets, which work in Corfu. ATM (cash point) : The nearest cash point is in Kassiopi, approx. 7 km away from Kalami. You can also find many of them in Corfu Town. Our travel office, also exchanges money by credit card. Doctor : There is a local medical office in Gimari (the village above Kalami, on the main road). The Doctor is regularly at the office three times weekly. You can also ask for information regarding medical care at our travel office. We can arrange the appointment with a Doctor or provide instructions for visiting a medical office. Pharmacy: The nearest pharmacy is in Kassiopi. Places nearby
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From Kalami towards South
Places of interest near Kalami
Useful info
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