Gouvia is located in the center of Corfu island on the east coast. It is 8km North of Corfu Town and Corfu International Airport. Gouvia is a popular tourist destination full of restaurants, cafes, bars, shops, taxis and very good bus service to Corfu Town.
Gouvia Beach is a small beach in the center of Gouvia with pebbles and sand, there are sunbeds and umbrellas for rent as well as water sports and boat trips.
Gouvia Marina is a protected bay with a large yacht harbour; a beautiful location with restaurants and cafes, ideal for a relaxing meal, a drink or just an evening stroll, frequented by the locals as well as tourists.
Across from the bay of Gouvia is the famous Church of Ypapantis that looks like it is floating on water. An exquisite tiny chapel on a tiny islet with a 60 meter long path connecting it to the peninsula of Kommeno. It was built circa 1713 and is one of the most photographed places of Corfu.
