Kavos holidays

Kavos is best for...

Clubbers: Looking for a party holiday? You’ve got it. This is one of Corfu’s top nightlife capitals, and you’ll find lots of bars and clubs by the beach and along the main strip.

Beach lovers: The resort’s golden sands (all 8km of them) are among the island's finest, and they’re perfect for relaxation and adventure alike; you can sunbathe, take a boat trip, and tackle some water sports.

Mates: Beaches and water sports by day, bars and clubs by night; what more could you want from a holiday with your best mates? And if you’re celebrating a forthcoming wedding, why not head here for the best hen and stag party experience in the Med? 

 

Fast facts for Kavos

Language: The language spoken is Greek.

Currency: The currency used is the Euro (€).

Local time: Kavos is 2 hours ahead of GMT/UK time.

Fly to: Corfu International Airport. Transfers to Kavos take about 1.5 hours. 

Flight time from UK: The Kavos flight time is 3 hours.

Tourist information: Find more tourist information at https://www.greeka.com/ionian/corfu/corfu-villages/corfu-kavos.htm.

Visa and health: Before your holiday, check out www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece for visa and health recommendations. 

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Getting around Kavos

By bus: A network of green intercity buses serve Corfu, running in all island towns and resorts, so it’s an easy way to see the island. Buses in Kavos depart from the centre of town, departing every hour or so to all kinds of destinations. 

By taxi: You’ll have no trouble getting a taxi in Kavos; there are lots of taxi ranks in the centre, and companies that let you call in advance. Fares for short journeys are usually good value, and it’s a good alternative to the bus for airport transfers.

By boat: Fancy a day trip to Corfu Town? Take the scenic route and jump aboard a boat trip to the island’s capital. 

Events in Kavos

Rock festival: Festival fans will love AgiotFest over in the village of Agios Ioannis (about an hour and a half’s drive away in central Corfu), featuring a line-up of rock bands from Greece and the UK. It runs every August.

Beer festival: In Arillas (about two hours’ drive away), you’ll find the Corfu Microbrewery. Every October, this little village hosts a three-day Gastronomy and Beer Festival, which is the perfect opportunity to sample the brewery’s five beers. There’s plenty of delicious Greek food to be had, too. 

Kavos weather

Temperature: 5-22°C 

June marks the start of summer and it’s the hottest time of the year; just in time for peak party season. Temperatures tend to stay around 20°C and above, with up to 13 hours of sunshine a day, so that’s plenty of time for topping up your tan. If you’re looking for laid-back holidays to Kavos, spring and autumn are the best times to visit. You can explore the area at your leisure without the big crowds or scorching heat. Winters can be pretty wet and a bit on the chilly side, but it’s still a great time to visit if you want to avoid the partygoers and see a very different side to this beautiful island.

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