On Corfu’s east coast, Mpenitses brings together a range of discoveries: a coastal village with a beach, a marina, traces of a Roman villa and opportunities for hiking. The local cuisine is also part of the village’s character.
Beaches with different characteristics
Mpenitses Beach is part of the coastal village. Coarse sand and pebbles mix along the shore; the water is calm and the atmosphere relaxed. There are also several other beach options: the small sandy beach beside the marina is developed and has facilities for people with disabilities. As the condition of these facilities may change, check them before your visit. A short distance north of Mpenitses is a larger pebble beach, which offers an alternative place to swim.
The main points of comparison here are location and surface: a small sandy beach right beside the marina, the coastal village’s beach with coarse sand and pebbles, and a larger pebble beach farther north. Check the options in person to see which suits your plans; no specific standard of facilities is stated.
Corfiot cuisine and history in the village
At the marina, a chef described as well regarded welcomes participants to a special class on Greek and local gastronomy. During the cooking class, you prepare traditional dishes, learn about the techniques and flavours of Corfiot cuisine, and then enjoy the meal you made together. The class is available to book; availability depends on the provider’s terms. If you would like to take part, check availability directly with the provider.
Mpenitses was once a fishing village and is now a well-known holiday destination. Fish restaurants and tavernas serving seafood remain part of the local dining scene. A cooking class offers a different way to experience local cuisine than a restaurant visit: the focus is on cooking together and on the techniques of Corfiot cuisine.
History also has a tangible presence here: the Kapsokavadis Estate in the centre of Mpenitses contains the remains of a Roman villa with a bath. This is a distinctive historical feature of the village; elsewhere on Corfu, the Old Town offers a glimpse of much later architectural periods.
Hikes and excursions
One suggested circular hike in the wider region starts in the old settlement of Mpenitses and passes through Makrata, Chalida, Dafnata and Komianata. For a different kind of walk, there is the Corfu Trail: the approximately 18-kilometre section between the coastal village of Mpenitses and the mountain village of Pelekas in the northwest can be divided into three shorter hikes; mountain villages lie along the way. Routes and conditions may change, so check the latest information before setting out.
This section should be distinguished from the broader scope of the entire Corfu Trail. The trail is 180 kilometres long, passes through several settlements and includes Mpenitses as one of its 13 overnight stage locations. The circular hike through the villages listed above and the three shorter options on the approximately 18-kilometre trail section are different ways to plan a hike, not indications of walking time or difficulty.
Another nearby excursion option is the Achilleion, located 3 km from Mpenitses. Check current access arrangements before visiting. For specific hikes, plan according to the route and its current conditions.
Connections and other pages about Corfu
City bus route 6 connects Mpenitses with Corfu Town. If you plan to use this service, check the current timetable, as bus services may change. The marina serves leisure boats and is a starting point for day trips. If interested, ask providers directly about the availability of specific tours.
Beyond Mpenitses, Corfu offers other cultural attractions. 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 a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Museum of Asian Art in the Old Town houses more than 11,000 objects from China, Japan, India, the Himalayas and Central Asia. These places and collections are part of the wider destination of Corfu, not Mpenitses.
Choose accommodation to suit your plans
When looking for a holiday apartment in Mpenitses, start by deciding what matters most to you: the beach and marina, food and local cuisine, hiking or historical attractions. There are beaches with different surfaces for days by the water, and hiking routes with different formats. Bus route 6 connects the village with Corfu Town.
Discover more destinations: Potamos, Boukaris, Arillas Magouladon, Kato Pavliana, Aronatika, Agia Triada, Sinarades, Othoni.
For the broader travel overview: Corfu.
