Guide to Avlaki

'An unspoilt bay, forest walks and a pretty pebble beach lapped by bright waters – Avlaki is made-to-measure for an undisturbed break.'

Avlaki should come with its own 'Do Not Disturb' sign. Set between livelier Kassiopi and quiet Aghios Stefanos on Corfu's north east shoreline, it's so small and peaceful it hardly figures on the island's tourist maps.
An assortment of good-class villas and beachside tavernas set around a curving pebble bay, it's hardly a resort at all. And that makes it excellent news if you're aching for a de-stressing, do-nothing sort of holiday.
Once you've stretched out on the pebbles here, it's just a matter of closing your eyes and letting the rhythmic sound of the waves transport your cares away, one by one. The pristine waters fringing the pebbles are Blue Flag commended, and the bay itself presents a heart-surging vista when you finally manage to lift your gaze from your holiday reading. And if you want to try something you'd never do at home, grab the opportunity to go dinghy sailing or windsurfing from the beach – the cooling breezes that arrive here mid-afternoon make them doubly easy and enjoyable.
When you want a bite to eat, a few local tavernas offer the obligatory Greek refreshments. And when you need a break from the hottest times of day, wander around the surrounding hillsides. Here, olive trees and swaying cypresses offer refreshing shade from the sun-baked pebbles.
For a day out, dive head first into nearby Kassiopi's collection of colourful shops and bars. Or take a boat trip to Corfu Town to plunge into its labyrinth of atmospheric streets filled with gift shops, eateries and historic sights.

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