The heart of north Corfu is beating in Acharavi

Corfu, Κέρκυρα

During the last decades Acharavi, the Centre of the ex-municipality of Thinalion, is apparently considered as the second most touristic place after the capital city of Corfu. The village offers a great chance for family holidays, unforgettable moments for couples and anyone who likes to share the amazing nature with beloved persons.

The 37kms distance from the port is easily covered by car within 35 to 45 min, always depending on the traffic load.

The built-up area of Acharavi is flat, with striking lush greenery all over the place. That, connected with the fresh NW wind “maistros”, which very often blows in the summertime, offers unexpectedly refreshing holidays. Particularly impressive is the long sandy beach, one of the longest in Corfu, which reaches 8km in length including the nearby villages.

There are several picturesque old villages (Petalia, Ano Perithia, and Lafki) very close to Acharavi.

In addition, you’ve got the opportunity to visit the villages Episkepsi, Nimfes, Klimatia and Agios Panteleimon.

You can also visit the touristic centre of Roda.

At the most western side of the municipality you can admire the unique, with two-entrances, lagoon of Adinioti.

O The municipality in numbers:

  • The municipality of Thinalion is the largest municipality of the island, covering approximately 77,889 hectares.
  • It is the residence of 5,512 people.
  • The total availability in beds (hotels and apartments) exceeds the 13,000.
  • It is the area where 80% of the total kum quat production is completed.
  • At its border line is extended one of the most important Corfiot olive-yard.
  • At the numerous shops and super markets you can buy a wide variety of local traditional products, like wines, walnuts, fruits etc.

Useful and… useless

At the village of Acharavi you can find the taxi station, banks, ATMs (NBG, AL-PHA, PIRAEUS BANK) super markets, bakery and plenty of restaurants, taverns, café, night clubs etc., and… of course pharmacies and doctors.