Gouvia beach is located in front of the homonymous settlement which is a famous resort. It is a sandy beach with shallow waters, calm and safe for small children, as the natural moon-shaped bay is completely protected from the wind. In Gouvia beach you will find parasols and deck-chairs. You can also engage in sea sports such as parasailing and water-skiing, as well as diving, as there is a professional diving center next to the marina. There, you will find a pool bar for short, refreshing dips in the swimming pool. You can also go on a small tour with a boat which will lead you to other beaches on the north-eastern shore of the island. In Gouvia beach, you will find restaurants, fish taverns, coffee shops, beach bars and touristy shops. There are many hotels and apartments to let around the beach. You can reach Gouvia beach which is about 9 kilometers from the city of Corfu, by urban bus which runs daily schedules every half hour from the early hours of the morning until late in the evening.
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- Length (in meters): 200
- Exposed to winds: Winds N, Winds N.NW, Winds NW, Winds NE, Winds E, Winds S.SE
- Soil Type: Sandy
- Sea Type: Normal Sea-Bed configuration
- Bight: No
- Isolated: No
- Parking: Yes
- Disabled Access: No
- Organised: Yes
- Populous: No
- Cafe / Restaurant: Yes
- Showers: No
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Source: safewatersports.gr
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