Route: Kaminaki to Kerasia coastal path
Area: North East Corfu
Date of walk: 20th June 2017
Walkers: Andrew, Gilly and James
Distance: 3.8 miles
Ascent: 600 feet
Weather: Sunny and very hot
On the first day of our walking holiday in Corfu we decided to explore the coast near our rented villa. We drove south along the coast and parked in the attractive little village of Kaminaki, where the pebbly beach front is lined with tavernas
We followed a path to the next beach at Nissaki bay, the only place along the route with a big (and rather unattractive) hotel. After walking past the hotel, peace and tranquility were restored as we followed a succession of paths and tracks leading past several quiet coves. The views were breathtaking throughout and there were numerous bathing and dining opportunities which, if taken, would make it hard to finish the walk in a single day
The far point of the walk was Kerasia, and this is where we stopped for refreshments. Our villa lay further north along the coast and we decided to walk back – another 3 miles or so. I’ve not shown that on the route map as this section was along the roadside and although there were some good views it was rather a trudge in the sweltering heat
Anyone following this highly recommended route is best advised to retrace their steps on reaching Kerasia, or to take a taxi back to the start
Today’s walk was a fantastic introduction to what is a new area for us, and we can’t wait to see what the rest of the week has in store
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One for the family album - our granddaughter Phoebe on the first day of this walking holiday in Corfu
A short while later, and after parking the car, we stroll down to the seafront at Kaminaki
We walk along the pebbly beach and set off along the coastal path
Looking back to Kaminaki beach
James and Gilly - and one of the many giant agave plants along the way
Path to Nissaki bay
The only large hotel on an otherwise unspoilt coastal path
Beyond Nissaki bay, peace and tranquility are restored as we continue along the path
Albania across the sea...
...and again
Descending to Agni beach
Agni beach
We pass by a tempting fish restaurant
Looking back to the headland
We climb another headland beyond the bay of Agni
Another delightful beach - Gialiskari
There is no vehicular access, so the beach is very quiet
We reach the end of the bay
We head inland for a short distance and pass by the White House, once the residence of Lawrence Durrell
We walk along Kalami beach
Looking back to the White House
Rounding another headland, we have a view of the small harbour at Kouloura
Kouloura harbour...
We continue to follow the beach
Looking back to Kouloura
We climb away from the beach
One of the many spiders we met - they were spinning webs at head height across the path, catching both flies and walkers
We pass by Chouchoulios bay, a small and deserted cove...
Gilly contemplates the way ahead
Cape Canonas, with the Albanian mountains in the background
Our destination, Kerasia, comes into view
Kerasia beach
Time for some well earned refreshments at the end of the walk
Yamas!
