Agios Stefanos

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Agios Stefanos Corfu

AGIOS STEFANOS EAST is a small fishing village on the north-east coast of Corfu. Don't mix it up with the other Agios Stefanos on the northwest coast. It has grown into a popular upmarket resort with a great many villas and apartments to rent in the surrounding area.
Agios Stefanos is approached down a long and winding narrow road. There is parking along the road as you approach the resort and a car park when you get there, but Agios Stefanos bay can get busy in the day and parking is at a premium later on.
Agios Stefanos has a thriving Greek community that marks the resort out from some other tourist towns further along the north coast. This village is extremely pretty and located between steep hills that sweep down from both sides.
The small shingle and pebble beach at Agios Stefanos is on the north side of the bay and there are sunbeds for hire. The beach shelves steeply under the water so it's unsuitable for children.
Agios Stefanos bay can also collect gobs of seaweed and there are sea urchins lurking on the rocks so wear water shoes. There are few facilities on the beach and for toilets visitors use the local tavernas. There are four tavernas and a couple of bars along the water's edge, with views across the bay to the Albanian coast.
A car or boat is a must if you are staying in Agios Stefanos for long. Relaxing evenings spent in the tavernas can pall after a while and there's little else to do.
Many consider Agios Stefanos to be a good base for exploring this part of the island. Kerrasia is also about 15min walk and there are many quiet coves along the seashore. There are boat trips to Corfu Town and to the surrounding bays.
Those looking for a little more excitement usually head to nearby Kassiopi which is a short taxi ride away. A mini market and gift shops are at the inland edge of Agios Stefanos village.