Recently modernised and fully fitted with modern furnishings during 2009 and 2010, the local Corfiot owner Spiros, wants to share with you the delights of his comfortable and stylish apartment which he loves to visit himself when he is not at sea. Just a stones throw from the sandy/shingle beach at Kalami, and with a choice of beachside tavernas to choose from, your holiday is awaiting you

Upon entering the spacious and cool ground floor apartment, you will notice immediately that Spiros has chosen his colour scheme and fittings well. One large room with an open plan kitchen, dining area and lounge share this space. The kitchen area includes an electric full oven with ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, coffee maker, kettle, juice maker and toaster. A wooden dining table and four matching chairs are placed in the centre of the room for inside meal times.  The living room offers Satellite television (Nova) with approx 40 different global channels, air conditioning (payable extra locally), bookcase and a settee. There is also a washing machine housed in the laundry cupboard in the hallway.

The spacious covered veranda of approx 20m2 leads off the lounge area through two sets of french doors. It has a wooden table with six matching chairs for your alfresco dining, and overlooks the main through road of the village, local shops and sea in the distance. The property is surrounded by a boundary wall with wrought iron entrance gates to the front and the house name plaque clearly displayed.

Inside the courtyard garden are tendered flowers, shrubs and small tree’s, growing at a speed under the summer sun. Spiros has also chosen to share with us a Sea Mine from World War 2 which he has found on his many travels.

Back inside the apartment, the double bedroom is furnished in a bright and cheerful way and has a double bed, build in wardrobes, air conditioning (payable extra locally), a large chest of drawers and patio door that opens to the side of the courtyard garden

The twin bedded room with two single beds is also furnished in the same bright and cheerful way as the double bedroom, with built in wardrobe, air conditioning (payable extra locally) and patio doors that opens to the side of the courtyard garden.

The modern bathroom offers the use of a full sized bath with shower attachment over it, WC and washstand with mirror and cupboard underneath it for your toiletries.

Some of the many glorious views out across Kalami Bay and village with Corfu Town in the distance, a mere boat ride away!

The beach front has lots to offer everyone, with sunbeds and sun umbrellas to hire for relaxing, unwinding and shading from the hot sun during the height of the summer months. Swimming and snorkeling is excellent here as the pebbly shore offers interesting fish in and around the rocks. You may see the odd yacht moored up in the bay and waterskiing is also available (ask for Louise!) which is found on the blue floating jetty to the left (north) of the bay.

Why not hire a boat for the day from Kalami (pre book through www.affordable-corfu.com) and explore up and down the coast, take a picnic with you, or moor up to a taverna's beach front jetty for a mid morning coffee, ice cream or lavish lunch, the choice is yours!

Kalami and many areas of Corfu are synonymous with the Durrell family, though it is a little surprising perhaps, that of  the two brothers, Lawrence (1912 – 1990) and Gerald (1925 – 1995), it was Gerald the naturalist rather than Lawrence, the poet who has so inextricably linked the family name with the island of Corfu.

Here are a few of the nearby bays to Villa Olympia Apartment in Kalami

Nissaki Beach

The name Nissaki (or Nisaki) means "little island" and according to the Corfiot’s, was the name given to the small island that was joined with the mainland caused by many years of piled up rubble from the old nearby query. That original island is now joined to the land and occupied by the ‘Mitsos Taverna’. Nissaki is the first of the pretty little coves nestling at the base of Mount Pantokrator which you reach when heading north from Corfu Town. A small side lane leads off the main road and peters out by the sea where a handful of tavernas are perched on a small rocky headland which juts into the crystal clear waters. On one side of the headland is a miniature pebbly beach and on the other a newly built harbour where a few small fishing boats jostle with a handful of little motor boats for hire.

Barbati Beach

Barbati took its name from the mansion of the noble Barbatis family and its beach is a white stretch of shingle against an azure sea. Wonderfully situated to provide whatever you are looking for in a holiday: You can laze in the sun, explore the coast by boat, take part in all kinds of water sports and enjoy the good restaurants. Barbati is perched at the foot of Mount Pantokrator, amidst green cypress trees; it has breathtaking views across to Corfu Town on the right and Albania on the left. The sheer, rocky backdrop secludes Barbati from the rest of the island, giving it an isolated, hidden feel. The village also offers a small selection of bars, tavernas, supermarkets, launderette and souvenir shops, with a newly built church in the centre of the village.

Kaminaki Bay

Agni Bay

Agni literally translates as ‘unspoilt’ in Greek and this describes the bay perfectly. Accessed by a narrow and winding road, the drive is well worth the effort as the bay is beautiful, with crystal clear waters surrounded by olive and cypress trees. A choice of 3 tavernas and a snack bar with sunbeds and umbrella’s all on the beach front.

Yaliskari Bay

The next small bay to Agni is Yaliskari Bay; it is completely undeveloped and has excellent swimming and snorkeling here. You can reach it on foot from Agni over a track to the rock formations.

Nearby is the ‘Chapel of Agios Arsenius’ mentioned by Lawrence Durrell in “Prospero Cell”. Below it is a small underwater cave for the more adventurous snorkelers and swimmers.

Krouzeri Beach

Krouzeri Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Corfu. Therefore it has the BLUE FLAG of the European Nation.  Krouzeri Beach combines magical colours, flaming sunsets, luxurious vegetation, (lush green even in the height of summer) a riot of radiant flowers and colourful blooms, centuries old olive groves and rich pergolas. Krouzeri has a long beach (pebble and sand) offering safe swimming, many water sports and diving. Beachside tavernas provide welcome refreshments to those enjoying the beach and excellent snorkeling. The nearby Nissaki Beach Hotel offers a swimming pool which is open to non-residents, a restaurant and bar and, during the evening a low-key disco.

Kouloura Harbour

Kouloura is a small pretty fishing village not a resort. Here there is a working harbour, where many of the locals moor there boats. The view of the harbour is probably one of the most painted in the area. The main house is owned by the Agnelli family as their holiday home. Kouloura is an excellent example of a small traditional Greek bay that has not been adversely affected by tourism.
At the other end of the bay there is a small beach named ‘Chouchoulio Beach’ ideal for swimming and sunbathing. A walk around the harbour is interesting, but to see the best view of Kouloura is to drive or walk up to the main road turn right and there is an excellent photo point of the harbour and views across to Albania. There is one fish Taverna in Kouloura, it also serves some meat dishes but no bars!

And Chouchoulio Beach

CAR HIRE RECOMMENDED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL!

Closest Amenities:-
Restaurants: Kalami Bay, 30m, 1 minutes walk!
                       Fish restaurant in Kouloura Bay, half hour walk
                       3 restaurants in Agni, boat taxi – 15 mins.
Beach: Kalami Bay, 30m, 1 minutes walk!
             Agni Bay
Supermarket: Kalami, next door!
Watersports: Kalami Bay
Motor Boat Hire: Kalami Bay & Agni Bay
Petrol Station: Nissaki & Kassiopi
Telephone Box: Kalami Village
Internet Café: Kassiopi and Ipsos
Bank: Corfu Town
Cash Machine: Ipsos and Kassiopi
Nightclub: Ipsos