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Lying tucked away several miles down a twisty road and
30 km from Corfu town, the little resort of Agios Georgios (North), or
San George as some call it, is a haven for lovers of a quiet restful
holiday. So far the demands of the tourist trade have not spoiled the natural
beauty of this delightful bay. It should be distinguished from another Corfu
resort of the same name in the south of the island.
Map of North Corfu
Set on level land at the mouth of a wide valley between
high rocky headlands, this collection of private houses, small hotels, tavernas
and some apartments sprawls lazily behind the beach road.
Photograph showing some landmarks and tourist accommodation
Behind them is a countryside of fields, olive groves and
wooded hills. The ancient olive trees with their contorted and perforated
trunks form a greyish green carpet when viewed from a distance, but the views
are made so much more interesting by the dark green colours of the numerous
tall, pencil shaped cypress trees.
Plan showing position of some hotels and apartments and other
places of interest
Certainly not known for vigorous nightlife, Agios
Georgios suits families with young children, or couples and individuals of all
ages who enjoy restful holidays in beautiful countryside, while at the same
time providing endless fun for the kids on the beach or around the hotel
pools.
For a more lively night life it is easy to take a taxi
or car the 12 miles or so to Sidari. For teenagers or adults wanting a
boisterous, wild club scene San George is definitely not the place.
For stressed out workaholics this is the ideal place as
you have no choice but to slow down. Everything goes slow here.
There is an ample choice of friendly Tavernas,
Restaurants, small mini-markets and a few tourists' Gift Shops plusthe
occasional small quality shop such as "M.A. Jewellery" for good hand-made gold
and silver jewellery.
For everyday needs there are several small
"supermarkets" such as Jennie's on the Pagi road and Patras and Tony's on the
beach road, and all are run by friendly local people.
You can pop into the small Internet Cafe at the Katoi Bar near the beach
(see Plans) and collect your web-based email or keep in touch with work ( if
you really must). At the northern end of the resort the Bowling alley
also has a small Internet Cafe
You can hire a Motor Bike or Scooter for the day, or a
Mountain Bike (it is hilly), or spend a few hours Bowling or playing
Billiards...hire a boat or try the water sports available on the beach. (see
Beach link) |
