Kavos
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Kavos
Κάβος | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Ionian Islands |
| Municipality | Lefkimmi |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 827 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Vehicle registration | ΚΥ |
Kavos (Greek: Κάβος) is a former fishing village on the island of Corfu in Greece, in the municipal district and the municipality of Lefkimmi. It is now a lively resort heavily devoted to tourism, and popular with British package tours and young holidaymakers. The main part of Kavos is the long strip which runs parallel to the coast line. Many restaurants, shops, hotels and apartments are on this strip or near to it. It has a few bars along the coastline and has recently become popular for young holiday makers interested in socialising in a relaxing beach-side town.
Popular excursions include a visit to the nearby aqua park and boat trips around the coast. Those with a taste for culture should take a look at the island’s historic capital, Corfu Town, which is packed with interesting archaeological sights. Also, the interior of Corfu is worth exploring for those looking for some tranquillity it remains very unspoilt and uncrowded even during the peak season.The shopping in Kavos is limited to souvenir and bucket and spade shops selling the usual tourist little things.For more choice, there are regular buses to Corfu Town (half an hour away), which has an excellent range of shops.Good buys include gold, leather,lace,ceramics and anything you can think of. For self-caterers, there are a few mini-markets that supply the essentials, and many souvenirs can be bought here.For those that risk buying anything from the street vendors, remember to haggle hard.
References
- ^ De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.