Kalami
Kalami in north-west Corfu is a hidden gem which many people know about because writer Lawrence Durrell once lived here in The White House.
Kalami
The White House is the Large One on the Left on the Waterfront
Kalámi is one of Corfu's gems. Outside busy periods you can still appreciate the beauty and peace of the place the same way that writer Lawrence Durrell did, when he lived here in the 1930s. It inspired him then and it still inspires visitors today.
The White House
People would come to Kalámi whether or not Lawrence Durrell had lived here for a time, as it is a lovely little spot that is largely unspoiled – although some hideously pink villas are doing their best. Many more visitors do come purely because of Durrell, though, whether to stay in the White House where he lived (the rooms are now let to holidaymakers), or simply to see it.
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The Durrell Brothers
If you are seeking some kind of inspiration yourself then it is best to visit the village in the quiet seasons, and spring in particular with its wild flowers is a perfect time. In those months you might want to read My Family and Other Animals by Lawrence Durrell's brother, Gerald, to enhance your appreciation of the natural world around you.
Lawrence Durrell’s own book about his time on Corfu is Prospero’s Cell – a must-read if visiting the island.
Hidden Gem
Easily missed is the plaque commemorating Lawrence Durrell's time at the White House, which is on the side away from the sea.
In summer the harbour gets busy with day visitors, and there is the usual array of watersports available, and it is doubtful Durrell would have got much writing done in the middle of an August day today!
Must See
Don't visit Kalámi without walking at least a little way along the coast to the south to appreciate some of the natural beauty of this lovely part of the Corfu coast. Look at our Lawrence Durrell Walk and reverse the end bit!
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The best things to do on Corfu include visiting Palaiokastritsa, a day trip to Albania, seeing the Achilleion Palace, and the museums in Corfu Town.
The Corfu Climate page describes the hours of sun, the rain, the winds, to help you plan the best time to visit this Ionian island.
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These fun facts about Corfu include how the island got its name, who wrote the Greek National Anthem, and the eccentric Englishman, the Earl of Guilford.
The main two Corfu saints are Saint Spyridon, the patron saint of Corfu who saved the island four times from disaster, and Saint Theodora Augusta.
This Southern Corfu drive starts and ends in Moraïtika, taking in hill villages, secluded beaches, lovely views, and a visit to Gardiki Castle.
Southern Corfu has busy beach resorts like Benitses, historical buildings like the Achilleion Palace and Gardiki Castle, and wildlife at the Korision Lagoon.
Paleokastritsa is on the west coast of Corfu and is one of the most popular holiday spots. This page gives information on beaches, boat trips, weather and map.
Information for travelers on Corfu Food and Drink including restaurants and tavernas, Corfiot specialties, desserts, wine and other Greek drinks like ouzo.
If you want to tour northern Corfu in three days you can see busy resorts, quiet fishing villages, Mount Pantokrator, and the Andinioti Lagoon.
Kassiopi is a popular tourist resort on the northeast coast of Corfu with a sandy beach, Byzantine fortress, old church, and lots of places to stay and to eat.
Corfu writers and artists inspired by the island include both residents and visitors, like Gerald and Lawrence Durrell, Edward Lear, and Henry Miller.
Greece Travel Secrets picks where to stay in northern Corfu with budget and luxury hotels in Sidari, Daphnila Bay, Kontokali, Ipsos, Barbati and more.
Sidari is a popular holiday resort on the north coast of Corfu with beaches and unusual rock formations as well as plenty of places to eat and to stay.
Benitses is a popular resort town south of Corfu Town with its own marina, remains of a Roman Baths, an old town, and plenty of walks inland.
From Nero to Nicolas Cage, the invasion of Corfu goes back to Roman times and through to Hollywood today!
The history of Corfu and cricket goes back to 1823 when the island was under British rule, which left them with a legacy of loving both cricket and ginger beer.
Greece Travel Secrets picks the best time to visit Corfu, with a monthly summary of the weather, plus hotel prices and special events to help plan a visit.
Information for travellers to Greece on Corfu festivals and events including Easter, the Feast of St Spiridhon, Carnival and Name Days.
This Lawrence Durrell walk takes you from Kaminaki Beach in northern Corfu to the White House in Kalami where the writer Lawrence Durrell lived for four year.
Greece Travel Secrets’ pick of where to stay in southern Corfu including hotels in Moraïtika, Paramonas, Messonghi, Agios Georgios, and near Benitses.
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