Danilia Village, Corfu: The Durrells, Tickets & Visiting Guide

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Danilia Village in Corfu is a privately managed recreation of a traditional village, known for its architecture, museum displays and appearances in The Durrells and For Your Eyes Only. Go for the screen connection and a relaxed look around, with your visit confirmed in advance.

Decide first whether you want a daytime visit, a guided tour or dinner. They can have different booking arrangements, admission and transfers. This guide helps you choose the right experience.

Danilia in July 1985: an archive view, not a current view of the visitor facilities. Photo: Ardfern / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0. Original scan, resized; no editorial crop.

Danilia Village at a glance

• What it is: a replica village managed by Grecotel, with heritage displays, a café and dining experiences.

• Where to plan from: the inland area near Kontokali and Gouvia.

• Who it suits: screen-location fans, photographers and visitors interested in Corfiot architecture.

• Our suggested allowance: 1–2 hours for a daytime visit, longer for a meal. This is a planning suggestion, not an official tour duration.

• Before setting off: confirm opening, admission, booking requirements and any private-event closure.

What is Danilia Village?

Grecotel describes Danilia as a replica of a traditional Corfiot village. Its appeal lies in experiencing a carefully arranged setting: façades, lanes and places to pause, with the atmosphere of an earlier Corfu.

A managed attraction offers a different experience from wandering through a lived-in village. Danilia brings period-style buildings and displays together in one setting; it is not an untouched settlement preserved exactly as it was in the 1930s.

Look for the village squares, church and period-style façades before exploring the heritage displays. These features are also described by Corfu’s tourism website. Think of it as a compact architectural and museum visit, with time to notice the details.

Its history: a recreation with a story of its own

A local Enimerosi report dates the village’s construction to 1977. Radio Times describes the project as an attempt by its creator, Mr I. Bouas, to preserve a traditional Corfiot atmosphere. That helps explain the other name visitors encounter: Bouas Village.

Accounts of its creation and rebuilding differ. The clearest way to understand Danilia is as a designed village setting with a history of its own, rather than an untouched survival from an earlier century.

A gateway at Danilia, photographed in July 1985. Photo: Ardfern / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0. Original scan, resized; no editorial crop.

Danilia and The Durrells

Danilia was among the locations used for The Durrells. The Hellenic Film Commission explicitly includes it in its list of Corfu locations for the fourth season, alongside Kontokali, Corfu Town, Kouloura and several other places.

A filming location is not necessarily a real-life family home. Danilia helped create the village world of the television series; that does not make it a place where the Durrell family actually lived.

Bring a few favourite stills on your phone and compare architectural details as you walk, while respecting any restricted areas. Treat that as a personal way to explore, rather than expecting every scene to be labelled or every set to remain as it appeared during filming.

For a different Durrell connection, our Kalami guide explores the White House and Lawrence Durrell’s association with the bay.

The James Bond connection

Danilia also appeared in the 1981 James Bond film For Your Eyes Only, as reported by Radio Times and tourism trade publication GTP. The connection illustrates how one setting can portray different places and periods through costume, framing and production design.

There is a later screen connection too: Where in Corfu and Tzatchickie identify Danilia among the locations for My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (2023). The film combines several Corfu settings, so visiting Danilia will not cover every village or coastal scene.

Do not expect a working studio tour unless an organiser explicitly offers one. A village visit, a guided filming-location tour and access to a production are separate experiences.

What can you see and do?

Grecotel’s published visitor information lists a folklore museum, an olive mill, a vineyard and grape press, and an old typography display alongside the traditional Kafeneion café. Confirm which areas are available on your date, particularly if one display is your main reason for visiting.

Our suggested sequence: explore the lanes, visit the available heritage displays, then pause at the Kafeneion. Check the current menu before planning your visit around food.

For photographs, look for an uncluttered doorway, a view down a lane or a composition that shows how the buildings frame a square. Ask before photographing private functions, staff or other guests closely. Commercial shoots and drone use should be discussed with the venue in advance.

Tickets and opening: what to check

Grecotel lists €20 adult and €10 child admission, with museum access and a Kafeneion voucher. Its Corfu Imperial page applies adult pricing to children over 12; ask separately about younger children’s concessions and voucher conditions.

Grecotel’s published summer hours are 10:00–18:00, May–October, closed Mondays; dinner runs 19:00–22:00 by reservation. Its Daphnila Bay FAQ also lists April weekend café opening. Reserve ahead and check your date for private-event changes.

Older listings quote lower prices and different hours. Use the current operator information when planning. A winter schedule announced in November 2025 does not establish the timetable for winter 2026–27.

For reservations, Grecotel lists +30 26610 91345, with telephone service April–October, 10:00–22:30. Allow time for a response outside that season.

Daytime visit or evening dining?

A daytime visit suits exploring and photography; dinner makes the setting part of your meal. Ask whether your booking includes admission, a tour or transfers. A café credit and an evening restaurant booking should not be treated as the same offer.

If dining is central to your visit, discuss dietary requirements when reserving. Grecotel asks guests to flag allergies and intolerances in advance; do not assume the current menu will suit everyone in your group.

Grecotel hotel guests should ask their own concierge what their booking includes. Some guided tours and dining benefits are property-specific. Visitors staying elsewhere should check the external-guest arrangements directly.

Five questions to ask before booking

• Is daytime admission available to visitors staying outside Grecotel?

• Is there a private event or filming closure on my date?

• What does the ticket or dining price include, and where can the credit be used?

• Which museum areas and café food options will be available?

• Where should I arrive, and how will I get back?

Getting there and choosing a useful combination

Danilia is a separate inland destination, not a stop within the Corfu Old Town walking circuit. Check the exact entrance location and arrange both parts of your journey before leaving your accommodation.

If driving, use the attraction’s full name, Danilia Village, rather than a hotel address or a similarly named accommodation. Confirm the visitor entrance, parking arrangements and any charges with your booking. Leave extra time for finding the entrance instead of relying on a fixed journey-time estimate.

For public transport, establish the actual stop and last part of the route. A bus serving the wider Kontokali or Gouvia area does not by itself prove there is a comfortable walking route to the attraction. If taking a taxi, discuss collection time and the pickup point.

Our guide to getting around Corfu explains the island’s transport options.

A useful pairing is Danilia followed by time in Gouvia or Kontokali, allowing one main attraction and a relaxed waterfront stop. Our Gouvia guide separates the village, marina and Venetian shipyard; our Kontokali guide helps with beach access and local exploring.

Families, mobility and practical questions

Before booking with a wheelchair, mobility aid or pushchair, ask about step-free access from arrival to the café, museum and toilets. A photogenic traditional setting does not establish that every route is accessible. Our accessible Corfu guide can help you plan the wider holiday.

Grecotel’s Daphnila Bay FAQ says dogs are welcome on a lead and that scooters, bicycles, skating and ball games are not permitted. Confirm current rules if these affect your family’s plans.

For children, make the visit an observation game: find a shutter colour, a sign or a tool in a display. Keep it short enough to remain enjoyable, with a café break if wanted.

For a summer visit, bring water, sun protection and comfortable shoes. An earlier daytime slot may be more comfortable for exploring outdoors. In wet weather, check which indoor displays are open; a café and museum do not make the whole village an indoor attraction.

Is Danilia Village worth visiting?

Danilia is most rewarding when its particular appeal matches your interests: screen locations, village architecture and an unhurried visit in a managed setting. It may be less compelling if your priority is a beach day, a long hike or everyday village life.

At the listed prices, two adults would pay €40 before transport. Decide whether exploring the setting and using the café credit is worth that total to you. If you mainly want a free architectural walk, Corfu Old Town may be a better fit; if the screen connection is your main interest, Danilia offers a more focused stop.

The strongest plan is a focused visit with confirmed access, enough time to explore and one sensible nearby stop. That lets Danilia be what it is, rather than asking it to stand for every side of Corfu.

Questions visitors ask

Is Danilia where the Durrell family lived?

It is a filming location for the television adaptation. That connection should not be confused with the family’s actual homes on Corfu.

Can non-Grecotel guests visit?

Grecotel provides reservation information for external guests. Confirm the daytime or dining arrangement you want, as some hotel tours and benefits are reserved for particular properties.

Is Danilia open in winter?

There have been winter opening announcements, but confirm the current season directly. A previous year’s weekend timetable is not a reliable booking confirmation.

Can I combine it with Corfu Town?

Yes, if your transport and timing allow, but treat it as a separate outing. For a town-focused day, our Corfu Old Town walking plan helps you choose a manageable route.

Cover: AI-assisted graphic adapted from Ardfern’s July 1985 archive photograph. Photograph adaptation: CC BY-SA 3.0. Corfu & Beyond logo supplied by the brand. The unaltered archive photographs below are credited separately.

Visitor information checked 3 November 2026. Confirm opening and booking details for your travel date.