Michael W:
Kavos is a great place for night life! The clubs are amazing, with atlantis located right on the beach, its open till 8 in the morning where you can watch the sunrise as you party on!!! Although the PR's for some bars are a pain in arse. All in all
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Overview A sprawling town on the southern tip of Corfu, Kavos is the most
action-packed of the island's holiday resorts and is very popular
with British under 25s, intent on having a good time. The long,
narrow beach is far from the best in Corfu but offers lovely views
over to the Greek mainland, lots of watersports and is fine for
sleeping off the night before. Those looking for a less hectic
holiday, but still within reach of the nightlife in Kavos, should
stay in the neighbouring resort of Aghios Petros, one mile (2km) to
the north.
Shopping The shopping in Kavos is limited to souvenir and 'bucket and
spade' shops selling the usual tourist tat geared to holidaymakers,
including some (often quite good) fake designer labels. For more
choice, there are regular buses to Corfu Town (half an hour away),
which has an excellent range of shops. Good buys include gold,
leather, lace, ceramics and silver. For self-caterers, there are a
few mini-markets that supply the essentials, including cheap
alcohol and cigarettes. For those that risk buying anything from
the street vendors, remember to haggle hard.
Restaurants There are a wide choice of cafes, restaurants and fast food
joints, but most offer a similar menu catering to holidaymakers and
the unadventurous British palate.
Nightlife Kavos is the top party holiday destination in Greece and is
crammed full of bars and clubs. Popular bars include Snobs and
Scorers but the Rolling Stone is a good option for those who need a
change from the constant beat of R&B and Garage music; it plays
60s, 70s and 80s classics and is always packed. Good nightclubs
include the Limelight, Venue and Future-Atlantis.
Activities The sea around Kavos is warm and shallow and ideal for swimming
and watersports, which holidaymakers can arrange from the beach.
Popular excursions include a visit to the nearby aqua park and boat
trips around the scenic coast. Those with a taste for culture
should make the trip to the island's historic capital, Corfu Town,
which is packed with interesting archaeological sights. Also, the
interior of Corfu is worth exploring for those looking for some
tranquillity; it remains very unspoilt and uncrowded even during
the peak season.
Negatives The nightlife and entertainment in Kavos is geared for 18-30s,
so families would do better to stay well clear of the main strip.
This area also attracts touts from far afield. The salesmen outside
the bars and restaurants are very pushy but can be worth chatting
up as they offer free drinks, but beware of the double measures.
Visitors should avoid the Albanian gypsies selling flowers and glow
bangles, or keep a very close eye on their wallets. The beach in
Kavos is not great and is sometimes covered in litter and seaweed,
however it offers safe swimming and lots of watersports. Mosquitoes
can be a problem over the summer and the local shops sell various
types of repellent. Mopeds are a great way to get around the local
area, but tourists should be aware that they also put scores of
people into hospital each year.