Horse-riding across the undulating hillsides and through the olive groves.
A range of water-sports including scuba-diving nearby
Boat trips
Approximate temperatures on Corfu for the summer season:
• July and August 28-34 °C
• June – 25-28 °C
• September – 25-28 °C
• May – 21 - 23 °C
• October 21-25 °C
For those of you thinking you may do a liitle sailing of your own while on holiday on Corfu, here are the Greek names for winds and wind directions:
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North Winds - Vorias, Tramontana.
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NE Winds - Gregorio, Grego.
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SE Winds - Levante, Ageliotes.
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East Winds - Sirocco, Souroko, Euros.
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South Winds - Ostra.
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SW Winds - Garbis.
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West Winds - Pounente, Zephyros.
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NW Winds - Maistro, Schiron.
Car Hire: You can book your holiday car directly from the Salco Holidays website. Our prices are competitive and include a fully comprehensive insurance.
Bus: the local bus route goes into Corfu Town which is only a short ride away and northwards to Kassiopi. From Corfu Town there are many routes to other parts of Corfu.
Taxi: There is a taxi rank in Gouvia
Greek is spoken on Corfu.
Useful Greek words you can try out on your holiday to Gouvia:
Yia sou* – hello (to one person)
Yia sas* – hello (to more than one person)
*It is the same phrase for hello and goodbye as it means ‘health to you’
Yia mas – cheers (our health)
Efharisto – thank you
Parakalo - please
Pou eene i paralia? – where is the beach?
Pou eene o fournos? – where is the bakery?
Ti kanis? – how are you?
Kala efharisto – well, thank you
Mia birra parakalo – a beer please
Ena boukali krasi, parakalo – a bottle of wine please
Ena boukali kokkino krasi, parakalo – a bottle of red wine please
Lefko - white
Thio bires parakalo – two beers please (the ‘th’ is pronounce as in ‘there’)
Thelo na pao thiakopes ('th' as in there) sta Gouvia - I want to go on holiday to Gouvia
There are plenty of bars and clubs in Gouvia.
Ipsos is nearby and Corfu town is also temptingly close for a great night out whether it is quiet and romantic or hectic and exciting.
Hiring a car may be the best way to explore. Gouvia is perfectly situated in the centre of the Corfu Island and holiday makers are spoilt for choice.
There are also tour buses that visit all the main attractions such as Paleocastrita, the Achilleon Palace and surrounding inland villages.