This large resort area is on the west coast of Corfu island
(about 16 miles/26km from Corfu Town) and consists of six beautiful
coves with sandy beaches, surrounded by green forests and olive
trees. Local tavernas are renowned for serving up the town's
delicious lobster catches. There is a monastery, dating from 1228,
on the promontory about a mile from the beach. A medieval castle,
Angelokastro, overlooks the area, sited on a hilltop which can be
reached by a very scenic drive via the village of Lakones, or on
foot, though the walk is arduous.
