Ipsos Bay

Ipsos Bay is a bay in Corfu, Ionian Islands.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Mount Pantokrator and Venetian Arsenal.

Mount Pantokrator

Peak

Mount Pantokrator is a mountain located in north-eastern Corfu. At 906 metres, it is the highest mountain on the island. At the summit, the whole of Corfu can be seen, as well as Albania which lies a short distance from the island.

Venetian Arsenal

Photo: Robin, CC BY 2.0.

The Venetian arsenal at Gouvia was a shipyard built by the Republic of Venice during their rule over the island of Corfu. It was located on the west side of what used to be called "Govino Bay", the current location of the modern village of Gouvia.

Kontokali Beach

Beach

Photo: Philippe Teuwen, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gouvia and Kontokali.

Gouvia

Village

Photo: MJJR, CC BY 3.0.

Gouvia is a village and resort beside a natural harbour on Corfu, Greece. It is situated around 8 km North of Corfu town. It is separated from the Bay of Gouvia to the south by a headland on which is found the village of Kontókali.

Kontokali

Village

Photo: MJJR, CC BY 3.0.

Kontokali 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.