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Gimari, Corfu, Greece

The area of Gimari is located in the northeastern tip of the island of Corfu, at the narrowest point of the sea channel between Corfu and Sarante (Albania ). From the villages and regions of Gimari, the visitor can enjoy the magnificent views of the beautiful beaches of the region and of the coasts of Albania and the lake of Butrint.

The village of Gimari is located in the center of an area, which includes many villages, starting from the top of the mountain and reaching the sea level, through the steep slopes. Geographically, the area of Gimari starts immediately after the village of Nissaki and ends immediately after the Kiosk (observation point of the region and the sea strait). Agni, Kentroma, Kavalaraina, Loustri, Gimari, Vlachatika, Tzanginatika, Kouloura and Kalami are the main settlements of the region, which also includes and many other smaller settlements.

Decades ago, the locals of our area began with fishing, shipping and agriculture, mainly harvesting of olives and olive oil production. Since the late 60s - early 70s , the region has experienced rapid tourist development because of its location and natural beauty. Traditional agricultural and maritime works gradually gave their place in the development of tourist infrastructures, for the hospitality and entertainment of visitors , who were arriving from all over the world. But unlike other regions, Gimari managed to keep all the elements of its traditional identity, along with tourism development and so its area became an important attraction for tourists, who seek Greek - Mediterranean sea beauty, combined with high-level tourist services .

The beaches of Gimari are among the most beautiful beaches on the island of Corfu. Visitors should find organized beaches such as Kalami, Krouzeri and Agni, smaller and quieter beaches, such as Gialiskari and Houhoulio, while countless are the natural creeks, where visitors have access only by sea.

In the area of Gimari operate many tourist businesses, such as hotels, accomodation facilities, dining and entertainment places etc. Many activities have also developed in the field of marine tourism, with ports such as in Kouloura and Agni, boat rental, sea sports, scuba diving, underwater fishing, etc.

The natural beauty and the landscape of the area, the beautiful beaches with the characteristic white pebbles that prevail throughout the coasts the region, the hiking trails, connecting the settlements, the good traditional food at the seaside taverns, superior catering and tourism services have fascinated thousands of visitors and tourists in our area, for many decades.


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