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Corfu Old Town and Old Fortress in Central Corfu

Agios Ioannis

Central Corfu Countryside and Family Attractions

ABOUT

Agios Ioannis lies inland in central Corfu and is surrounded by countryside. The area is best known to many visitors because of its proximity to Aqualand, one of the island's major family attractions.

Its central location can work well for travellers with a car who want to explore both coasts rather than base themselves directly beside the sea.

A central countryside base

This guide concerns the inland central Corfu Agios Ioannis, distinct from Agios Ioannis Peristeron on the south-east coast. The area's association with Aqualand gives a specific activity to investigate, but park admission, opening and services should be checked with the operator. They are not facilities shared by every local property.

Matching the location to your plans

A stay here can be considered for trips in different directions, but choose according to the journeys you expect to make most often. City Bus 8 and Green Bus B15 are connections to investigate for the wider area and Aqualand respectively, with exact stops and dates checked. For accommodation, ask how the property connects with shops, dinner and the road network. A central location does not mean that beaches on both coasts are reachable on foot.

Getting around, beaches and evenings

City Bus 8 corridor; check the timetable, exact stop and final walk to your accommodation.

Explore with our local guides

Ideas for your visit: Aqualand Corfu Water Park. Check the individual guide for the route and visiting details.

Planning links: Current City Bus routes and timetables.

Destination photograph: Miss Hammart / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 1.0. Displayed cropped to fit; the cropped display remains under the same licence.

At a Glance

BEST FOR
Families, Exploring by Car, Nature, Longer Stays
ATMOSPHERE
Quiet, relaxed and unhurried.
BEACH
Inland central Corfu area; plan a separate beach trip. Distinct from Agios Ioannis Peristeron.
NIGHTLIFE
Village taverna dining and bars, including Costas and Spider; check current seasonal evening opening.
GETTING AROUND
City Bus 8 corridor; check the timetable, exact stop and final walk to your accommodation.
CAR
Useful for exploring.
AIRPORT
Approx. 8 km
LOCATION TYPE
Village / Area

BEACHES

Things To Do

Corfu Old Town and Old Fortress in Central Corfu

Aqualand Corfu Water Park

Spend a full or half day on slides, pools and family attractions at Corfu’s major water park in Agios Ioannis.

Food & Drink

The Kitchen

A well-rated Greek restaurant in Agios Ioannis serving cooked local dishes and casual daytime meals.

Restaurant / Taverna

Spider Bar

A longstanding village bar and coffee stop in Agios Ioannis with all-day drinks and a relaxed local atmosphere.

Bar

Garage Cafe

An all-day coffee shop in the Vasilika side of Agios Ioannis serving coffee and refreshments.

Cafe

Costas Taverna

A long-established traditional taverna in Agios Ioannis village square serving Greek and Corfiot food.

Restaurant / Taverna

DUO GUSTO

A small local coffee shop in Agios Ioannis serving morning coffee and refreshments.

Cafe

Where to Stay

Archontiko Petrettini Boutique Hotel

A boutique hotel in Agios Ioannis village with outdoor pool, gardens and a restaurant.

Hotels

Aqualand Resort

Family-friendly all-inclusive resort in Agios Ioannis beside Aqualand Water Park, with pools, water slides, restaurants, bars, kids’ facilities and family rooms.

Resort Hotel

Casa Serenity Corfu

Private two-bedroom villa in Agios Ioannis Parelion with outdoor pool, fenced garden, full kitchen, parking, WiFi and air conditioning.

Holiday Accommodation

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