≈ 13 km
Maragkos Grill
Giannades
Family-run grill on the hill of Giannades with a view over the Ropa valley. Excellent charcoal meats and fresh local produce. Open evenings Wed–Sat, Sunday from 1 pm.
4.8510 Google reviews
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Our favourite restaurants, beaches, sights and supermarkets around Castelia. Tap a rating to read the Google reviews, or Directions to start navigation.
Distances are approximate driving distances from Castelia in Afra. Google ratings as of October 2026.
Photo: Vlacherna and Pontikonisi by Marc Ryckaert, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
6 picks
Restaurants & tavernas
Where locals eat, from a hilltop grill in Giannades to the best tavernas near the Achilleion.
≈ 5 km
Botigis Taverna & Grill House
Sinarades
Family-run taverna with a lovely garden and view. Try the pork kontosouvli, fresh pitas and homemade sofrito. Evenings Tue–Sat, Sunday from 3 pm.
4.8480 Google reviews≈ 6 km
Rosemary Restaurant
Sinarades
A small, highly rated spot in the hill village of Sinarades, known for careful cooking and warm service.
4.9205 Google reviews≈ 8 km
Elia Taverna Grill House
Gastouri
Charcoal grill and cocktails in Gastouri, right by the Achilleion Palace. Pair it with a visit.
4.8913 Google reviews≈ 7 km
Maridaki Seafood Restaurant
Corfu Town
Fresh fish and seafood in Corfu Town, a favourite for a night out after a walk in the old town.
4.8133 Google reviews≈ 11 km
Varvara's Restaurant
Benitses
Seafood by the water in the fishing village of Benitses. Fresh fish, warm welcome and one of the best-rated kitchens on the island.
4.92,948 Google reviews6 picks
Delivery to Afra
Too relaxed to go out? These places deliver to Castelia or are an easy takeaway on the way home. Call ahead to confirm delivery.
≈ 4 km
Steakhouse Paprika
Alepou
Grill house with big portions: souvlaki, gyros, mixed grills and pitas. A favourite for a meat feast at the villa.
4.53,085 Google reviews≈ 3 km
Pizza Nostra
Agios Ioannis
Stone-baked, Italian-style pizza made fresh every evening. Open from 6:30 pm, closed Mondays.
4.8195 Google reviews≈ 3 km
The Kitchen
Agios Ioannis
Homemade Greek dishes of the day: pastitsio, sofrito, moussaka and more. Open 11:30 am to 6 pm.
4.7257 Google reviewsunder 1 km
Karampampas
Kanali
Local grill just down the road, popular with Corfiots. Lamb kebab, chicken skewers and generous plates.
4.5274 Google reviews≈ 3 km
Sti Sesoula
Kanali
Souvlaki bar with gyros, salads and grills. Family-friendly, closed Tuesdays.
4.22,065 Google reviews≈ 5 km
Toni's Grill
Road to Paleokastritsa
Classic souvlaki and gyros grill, great for takeaway. Whole chickens and pork chops done on charcoal. Closed Sundays.
4.6350 Google reviews6 picks
Beaches
The west coast has Corfu's best sand. All of these are about 10 to 30 minutes' drive.
≈ 7 km
Glyfada Beach
West coast
Long golden sand and clear, shallow water. Sunbeds, water sports and beach bars. Easy for families.
4.45,666 Google reviews≈ 6 km
Kontogialos Beach
Pelekas
Wide sandy bay below Pelekas village with very clear water. The last stretch of road is narrow and steep.
4.62,831 Google reviews≈ 8 km
Myrtiotissa Beach
West coast
Small, wild and beautiful, under green cliffs. Sandy seabed. Few spaces, so go early.
4.51,605 Google reviews≈ 9 km
Agios Gordios Beach
Agios Gordios
Long beach with dramatic rocks and calm morning water. Many tavernas for a sunset dinner on the sand.
4.41,516 Google reviews≈ 21 km
Agios Spyridon Beach
Paleokastritsa
The famous turquoise coves of Paleokastritsa. Take a small boat to the sea caves. Arrive early in summer.
4.44,359 Google reviews≈ 19 km
Liapades Beach
Liapades
Quiet pebble cove near Paleokastritsa with clear, deep-blue water. Boats leave from here to the nearby sea caves.
4.32,635 Google reviews6 picks
Sights & day trips
History, views and a few classic Corfu experiences, all within a short drive.
≈ 8 km
Old Fortress
Corfu Town
The Venetian fortress on its own peninsula. Climb to the lighthouse for the best view of the old town, a UNESCO site.
4.612,518 Google reviews≈ 8 km
Achilleion Palace
Gastouri
Empress Sisi's summer palace, with statues, gardens and sea views over the east coast.
4.226,034 Google reviews≈ 5 km
Kaiser's Throne
Pelekas
The viewpoint above Pelekas with a 360° view over the island. Go for sunset.
4.75,812 Google reviews≈ 6 km
Vlacherna Monastery & Mouse Island
Kanoni
The postcard view of Corfu. Take the little boat to Pontikonisi and watch the planes land overhead.
4.77,268 Google reviews≈ 21 km
Paleokastritsa Monastery
Paleokastritsa
Hilltop monastery with gardens, a small museum and views over the bays. Shoulders and knees covered.
4.710,325 Google reviews≈ 7 km
Museum of Asian Art
Corfu Town
Housed in the elegant Palace of St Michael & St George on the Spianada. Combine it with a coffee on the Liston.
4.73,799 Google reviews6 picks
Supermarkets
For the first shop and the daily basics. The nearest is two minutes away.
under 1 km
Arista Supermarket
Kompitsi
The closest supermarket to the villas, with everyday groceries, drinks and fresh bread.
4.4460 Google reviews≈ 4 km
Sklavenitis
Road to Paleokastritsa
Large supermarket with a wide range, fresh produce, butcher and deli. Best for the big weekly shop.
4.61,136 Google reviews≈ 5 km
AB Vasilopoulos
Corfu Town (2nd km)
Big supermarket on the way into town, with international brands, wine and a good deli counter.
4.21,311 Google reviews≈ 4 km
Lidl
Road to Paleokastritsa (3rd km)
Budget-friendly supermarket with a bakery. Large car park, open on Sundays.
4.12,773 Google reviews≈ 6 km
AB Vasilopoulos Kontokali
Kontokali (6th km)
Large supermarket on the way to the north-west beaches, with a wide range and deli counter.
4.21,490 Google reviews≈ 1 km
Korakianitis Bakery
Triklino · Breakfast
Bakery and café a few minutes from the villas, with fresh bread, pastries, croissants and good coffee. Our pick for breakfast, open daily from 7am.
4.5869 Google reviews