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East Corfu coastline overlooking the Ionian Sea

Gouvia

Marina Life, Resort Facilities & Easy Corfu Town Access

ABOUT

Gouvia is part of East Corfu. A popular east-coast resort close to Corfu Town, known for its marina, restaurants, bars, accommodation and convenient road connections.

Gouvia combines a busy holiday resort with one of Corfu's principal marina areas. Restaurants, bars and accommodation are concentrated around the village centre, while the marina gives the area a strong boating character.

The location is particularly convenient for Corfu Town and the main road network, making Gouvia a practical base for travellers who plan to explore several parts of the island. It is particularly well suited to visitors interested in marina & boating, food & drink, nightlife, couples and car-free holidays.

Getting there and practical information

Gouvia is well connected to Corfu Town by local buses and is also passed by several long-distance Green Bus services. Free parking is available around the beach and village, while nearby Gouvia Marina is one of the island's main boating hubs.

At a Glance

BEST FOR

Marina & Boating, Food & Drink, Nightlife, Couples, Car-Free Holidays

ATMOSPHERE

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BEACH

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NIGHTLIFE

Lively bars and evening entertainment.

GETTING AROUND

Bus links connect the area with Corfu Town.

CAR

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AIRPORT

Approx. 10 km

LOCATION TYPE

Resort / Marina

BEACHES

Gouvia Beach

A small, organised pebble beach in sheltered Gouvia Bay, close to restaurants, the marina and the Venetian Arsenal.

Things To Do

East Corfu coastline overlooking the Ionian Sea

Venetian Shipyards of Gouvia

Explore the atmospheric remains of the Venetian naval shipyards beside Gouvia Bay.

East Corfu coastline overlooking the Ionian Sea

Gouvia Marina Walk

Stroll around Gouvia Marina, watch the yachts and enjoy the waterfront atmosphere.

East Corfu coastline overlooking the Ionian Sea

Sailing Trip from Gouvia

Spend a day sailing from Gouvia and see Corfu’s coastline from the water.

Food & Drink

Cafe Moreno

Early-opening bakery and cafe in Gouvia for bread, pastries, coffee and quick breakfast choices.

Bakery / Patisserie

Sayam

Sayam is a asian restaurant in Gouvia, with a focus on Thai, Chinese and other dishes. It is a useful option for visitors looking for something different from traditional Greek dining, with Asian-inspired dishes.

Asian Restaurant

Where to Stay

Saint Nicholas Hotel

Saint Nicholas Hotel is a hotel in Gouvia, included in the Corfu & Beyond Where to Stay directory.

Hotel / Apartments

Angela Hotel & Apartments

Family-owned hotel and apartment property in Gouvia with 32 rooms including doubles, family rooms, studios and one-bedroom apartments.

Hotel / Apartments

Hyatt Ziva Corfu

Hyatt Ziva Corfu offers resort hotel accommodation in Gouvia, with our guide tagging it for families, couples and all inclusive.

Hotel / Apartments

Sirena Beach

Sirena Beach is a holiday accommodation in Gouvia, included in the Corfu & Beyond Where to Stay directory.

Hotel / Apartments

Palotel Gouvia Hotel

Palotel Gouvia Hotel is a hotel in Gouvia, East Corfu, a few steps from Gouvia Beach with a bar, breakfast and free parking.

Hotel / Apartments

Cook's Club Corfu

Cook's Club Corfu offers adults-only hotel accommodation in Gouvia, with our guide tagging it for couples, friends and adults.

Hotel / Apartments

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