Agios Stefanos: Beach, Harbor and Sea

Agios Stefanos combines a very large beach with a harbor that offers views of island destinations in the Ionian Sea. Agios Stefanos Avliotes Beach lies in front of the settlement of the same name. In the late afternoon, you can watch the sunset over the sea there. The beach and harbor provide different points of reference for planning your vacation.

The beach and harbor as points of reference

Agios Stefanos Avliotes’ very large beach has been awarded the Blue Flag for cleanliness and service quality. In the late afternoon, you can watch the sunset over the sea from the beach. Size, award and evening atmosphere are three concrete features of this coastal destination.

The harbor of Agios Stefanos is to the left of the beach. Boats to the Diapontian Islands depart from there. Aspiotis Lines describes day trips to explore the Ionian Sea that start at the harbor. If you are planning a boat trip, check the current schedule or tour dates in advance.

The beach, harbor and village are therefore useful points of reference in their own right. When looking for a holiday apartment, first decide which one matters most to your plans, and check the location of each option accordingly.

Corfu: a broader view of culture and landscape

Corfu offers other highlights, too. The Old Town of Corfu has preserved almost all of its historic urban fabric; its buildings date from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Together with the two fortresses, the Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. So, alongside the beach and harbor scenery of Agios Stefanos, Corfu offers a distinct topic for travelers interested in urban history.

The Museum of Asian Art in Corfu’s Old Town houses more than 11,000 objects from China, Japan, India, the Himalayas and Central Asia. The Archaeological Museum of Corfu displays the Gorgon-Medusa pediment from the great Temple of Artemis. The pediment was made in 585 BC and excavated in 1911 near the Aghioi Theodoroi Monastery. The museum was built primarily to exhibit this find. A pediment forms the usually triangular upper part of a facade.

Walking trails are another possible focus on Corfu: in the municipal unit of Achilleion, ancient paths lead through the forested mountains of Agii Deka, Stavros and Garouna and are suitable for hiking. The 180-kilometer Corfu Trail passes through several settlements; Benitses is one of its 13 overnight stops. The interests that can shape a vacation on Corfu therefore vary: beaches and boat trips in Agios Stefanos, urban history in the Old Town, or trails through forested mountains.

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