landmark
Corfu Old Town
A UNESCO-listed Venetian-era old town on Corfu island with elegant arcaded streets, two massive fortresses, and a Parisian-style esplanade.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Kontokáli
Ionian Islands, Greece · Europe
About Kontokáli
Kontokáli works well as a base: 10 minutes from Alepoú, 21km from Canal d'Amour.
Kontokáli is in Ionian Islands, Greece, with about 1,700 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Alepoú, about 5 km away.
Kontokali (Greek: Κοντόκαλι) is a suburb of Corfu Town, located 6.8 km north of the city centre. It is named after Christophoros Kontokalis, a sea captain and shipowner who was awarded the estate by the Venetians after his successful participation in the Battle of Lepanto.
It lies on a headland separating the gulfRead more
from the natural harbour and marina at Gouvia. The eastern side of the headland, looking back towards Corfu Town, features a narrow sandy beach in front of a row of private villas. Resort spas, sailing and diving centres can be found towards the tip of the peninsula. The western side of the headland merges into Gouvia and the marina.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Kontokáli?
Within an hour or so of Kontokáli: Corfu Old Town (6 km), Paleokastritsa (13 km), Old Perithia (14 km), Butrint (18 km).
Are there any good drives near Kontokáli?
The nearest famous roads are Albanian Riviera Coastal Road, Katara Pass and Otranto to Leuca Coastal Road.
Where is Kontokáli?
Kontokáli is in Ionian Islands, Greece, about 5 km from Alepoú.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,660
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Ionian Islands
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 39.6444, 19.8519
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Kontokáli
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
Paleokastritsa
A spectacular series of six bays on Corfu's western coast with turquoise coves, a clifftop monastery, and lush green hillsides.
13 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Old Perithia
Corfu's oldest village, a Venetian-era ghost settlement of 130 stone houses high on Mount Pantokrator, abandoned in the mid-20th century and slowly reviving: a handful of tavernas now serve its grassy lanes.
14 km · about 25 min drive
ancient ruins
Butrint
A UNESCO archaeological site spanning Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian periods on a peninsula surrounded by lagoons and dense forest.
18 km · about 20 min drive
beach
Ksamil
Albania's most famous beach destination with crystal-clear turquoise waters and tiny islands reachable by swimming, rivaling the Caribbean.
18 km · about 20 min drive
beach
Ksamil Islands
Tiny islets ringed by powder-white sand and Caribbean-clear water at the southern tip of Albania.
19 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Canal d'Amour
A series of dramatic sandstone rock formations and narrow sea channels on Corfu's northern coast near Sidari.
21 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Blue Eye Spring (Syri i Kaltër)
A mesmerizing natural spring of impossibly deep blue water bubbling up from an underground cave at a depth of over 50 meters.
43 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Kontokáli
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 59 kmAlbanian Riviera Coastal RoadThe SH8 coastal route between Dhërmi and Sarandë, running above Ionian beaches and cliffside villages with frequent pull-ins.
- 66 kmLlogara PassA dramatic mountain pass along the Albanian Riviera at 1,027 meters, offering jaw-dropping aerial views of the Ionian coastline far below.
Driving in Greece
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.88/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€7.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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