Kontokali Beach
Kontokali Beach is a beach in Corfu, Ionian Islands. Kontokali Beach is situated nearby to the pitch Marina Cricket Ground, as well as near the beach Sotiriotissa.
- Type: Beach
- Description: tourist beach
- Also known as: “Kontokali” and “Παραλία Κοντοκαλίου”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Venetian Arsenal and Kapodistrias Museum.
Venetian Arsenal
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. Venetian Arsenal is situated 1¼ km west of Kontokali Beach.
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 2½ km south of Kontokali Beach.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kontokali and Gouvia.
Kontokali
Village
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.
Gouvia
Village
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.
Evropouloi
Village
Evropouloi is a Greek village adjacent to the city of Corfu. Evropouloi was established as a settlement on 28 January 1866 by publication of the decision in the Greek government gazette. Evropouloi is situated 3 km south of Kontokali Beach.
Kontokali Beach
- Categories: recreation area, tourist destination, and landform
- Location: Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece, Balkans, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
39.65027° or 39° 39′ 1″ north
Longitude
19.8608° or 19° 51′ 39″ east
Open location code
8FFXMV26+48
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=beach
Wikidata ID
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Satellite Map
Discover Kontokali Beach from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Kontokali Beach” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Κοντόκαλι/Kontokali Bay Resort”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Football Pitch of Kontokali and Marina Cricket Ground.
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