Tzavros

Tzavros is a locality in Corfu, Ionian Islands. Tzavros is situated nearby to the quarter Tzavrou, as well as near the hamlet Limni.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Venetian Arsenal and Kontokali Beach.

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.

Kapodistrias Museum

Museum

The Capodistrias Museum – Center of Capodistrian Studies is a museum dedicated to the memory and life's work of Ioannis Kapodistrias. It is located in the area Koukouritsa of Evropouli in Corfu, Greece. Kapodistrias Museum is situated 4 km southeast of Tzavros.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gouvia and Kontokali.

Gouvia

Village

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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

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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.