Kalami Bay: History and Experiences on the Water

Kalami Bay combines a distinctive historical focus with activities on old paths and on the water. The White House has stood in Kalami Bay on Corfu’s northeast coast for well over 100 years. The bay has earned a reputation as one of Corfu’s most attractive holiday destinations. Visitors choosing Kalami for their stay can explore different interests, from the Durrell history to guided walks and boat trips.

The White House and Guided Walks

During visits to The White House, you can see Durrell memorabilia and the rooms Lawrence Durrell lived in. Visits are possible on selected dates, so check with the operator in advance to see whether a date is available during your trip.

The White House Experience offers four guided walks along old paths. They all start and end at The White House in Kalami Bay. This shared starting and ending point is a useful reference if you would like to include a guided tour in your plans. You should also check the current availability of the walks with the operator.

Boat Trips in Kalami Bay

Boat trips in Kalami Bay offer another way to spend time by the sea. Along the way, visitors can stop at one of the many seaside tavernas, gift shops or markets. Swimming or snorkelling may also be among the stops. These options are not a fixed combination on every trip.

The experiences therefore differ in format: the guided walks start and end at the same place, while boat trips may include various stops along the way. If a visit to The White House is important to you, plan around the selected dates. For a walk or boat trip, check availability or the specific stops with the respective operator.

Corfu as a Wider Travel Destination

For broader travel planning, it is also worth considering Corfu as a wider destination. Corfu Old Town has preserved almost all of its historic urban fabric; its buildings date from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The Old Town and its two fortresses are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Alongside the experiences in Kalami Bay, Corfu therefore offers a distinct cultural and historical focus of its own.

The Museum of Asian Art in the Old Town houses more than 11,000 objects from China, Japan, India, the Himalayas and Central Asia. The Archaeological Museum of Corfu displays the Gorgon Medusa pediment from the Great Temple of Artemis. It was created in 585 BC and excavated in 1911 near the Monastery of Aghioi Theodoroi. The two museums offer different points of interest: a collection spanning several Asian regions and a major ancient work from Corfu’s history.

For travel to the Museum of Asian Art, visitor information lists bus line 2 on the Mantouki–Kanoni route as a connection from Corfu Port. Check timetables before travelling. Corfu also offers other themes for walking enthusiasts: in the municipal unit of Achilleion, ancient paths wind through the wooded mountains of Agii Deka, Stavros and Garouna. The 180-kilometre Corfu Trail passes through several settlements; Benitses is one of its 13 daily-stage locations.

Other cultural themes on Corfu include festivals and folk festivals, as well as cultural events in the villages of the municipal unit of Achilleion; the programme varies. The Achilleion Summer Palace was built in Gastouri in 1892 in the Pompeian style. Together with the Old Town, museums and walking trails, these highlights show how a stay on Corfu can be planned around a wide range of cultural and natural themes.

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