Afionas
The picturesque mountain village of Afionas is situated on the northwest coast of Corfu, around 37 km from Corfu town. The village is built on the neck of a small, green peninsula between the bays of Arillas (north) and Agios Georgios Pagon (south). The entire end of the peninsula is called the «Head of Mourgis», because its shape looks like a dog’s head.
Afionas is one of the most beautiful villages of Corfu, which has remained unchanged over time with colorful houses, old mansions and many picturesque alleys called "kantounia". It is very well known for the spectacular view that it offers especially during the sunset, as it overlooks Arillas bay, the most western point of the whole Greece. There is also a nice view towards Gravia island and the Diapondia islands - Mathraki, Othoni & Erikoussa. It is considered one of the oldest settlements on the island and according to tradition, owes its name to the local grape variety.
At the center of the village is the church of Agios Ioannis of Lampataris, with its imposing bell tower, built in 1636. The church celebrates on June 24. On the eve of the feast, a local custom "Lampata" takes place in the village, the custom in which the villagers light fires and jump over them. In Afionas a cultural club is active and helps with embellishing and cultural activities. Afionas also has highlights for hikers to offer - the hike to the twin bay "Porto Timoni" and further to Cape "Akra Arilla" with the chapel "Agios Stylianos" is one of the most beautiful and popular hiking tours on Corfu and offers many beautiful photo motifs. During the walk you can see ruins of fortifications which were built in the Middle Ages in order to be protected from the invasions of pirates. Archaeological findings demonstrate that Afionas was inhabited during the 6th century B.C.
Below Afionas is the famous double beach of Porto Timoni. They are essentially two beaches, separated by a narrow strip of land. The left is called Limni and the right is Porto Timoni. Access to Porto Timoni is either through the narrow paths descending from the village of Afionas, or by sea from the bay of Agios Georgios. Afionas is particularly famous for its tavernas with a great view of the Adriatic Sea, the sunset and the diapontic islands, where you can taste the famous local wine.