Kalami Corfu ( Korfu ) Greece

The sand and shingle beach of Kalami, located 30 km north of the capital. It is a wide beach of flat stones which inspired the English author Lawrence Durrell to write his novel "Prospero's cell". Is the ideal venue for visitors who wish to relax on a quiet beach. Its waters are shallow, making it perfect for families with small children.

You can find a few tavernas and hotels in the area.

Kalami Corfu is considered to be one of the most tranquil beauty spots in Corfu. It is a horseshoe-shaped bay, with a rare beauty of the Greek uniqueness of nature.

The amphitheatric greenery accompanied with the Ionian Sea and the hillside villages around Kalami Corfu are a perfect combination for an idyllic and relaxing environment.

If you like exploring and walking, there are some beautiful coastal and scenic walks where you can visit nearby bays, the picturesque little harbour of Kouloura (approx. 15 min. walk), the next bay on the right of Kalami, which is one of the best highlights of the northeast coast of Corfu, then Kerasia (approx. 30 min. walk) and San Stephanos (approx.45 min. walk).

On the other side of Kalami you can reach Yaliskari - or Gialiskari - bay (approx. 15 min. walk), which is an isolated and unexploited beach with vivid green and crystal water and a little further Agni bay (approx.25 min.walk) with three traditional taverns.

Kalami is well known as the place where the Nobel prize nominated author, Lawrence Durrell, once lived in the White House, and wrote excellent novels as “Prospero’s Cell”. The White House is still preserved at the end of Kalami bay from the beginning of the 20th century.

Be entertained with the various water-sports or hire a boat to explore the unspoiled beaches of the northeast coast.  You can go on numerous excursions by coach or boat to explore the rest of Corfu or other neighboring islands. You can visit our tourist office for information and we will give you a plan for an unforgettable holiday.