The resort at
ACHARAVI has all the immediate appeal of an M6 truck stop but appearances are deceptive. The actual Acharavi village is tucked away from the main road and comprises a quiet crescent of traditional tavernas and cafes with a 3km sandy beach that gently shelves into the sea. Doughnut and ice cream sellers frequent the beach but are not too intrusive. Sun loungers are cheap and plentiful. Walk 500 metres in any direction to find much better sand and a nudist beach towards
Kassiopi. It is a clear favourite with families and couples and a great relief from the disheveled mess that flanks the main highway though, as the main town in the region it does offer doctors, banks, post offices, minimarkets etc.
There are good restaurants here and shops selling olivewood carvings. In the hills behind the village walkers can get on the
Corfu Trail and excellent walking paths. There are the remains of Roman baths nearby and a Doric temple at
Roda along the coast. A good water park (The Hydropolis) is 10 minutes walk from the village and hotels offer free use of pools if you use the bar.