Kalami is a traditional fishing village, which combines the scenery of the countryside amongst the mountains with lush of greenery and the crystal waters of Ionian Sea. In the past, KALAMI was a thinly populated village in CORFU. Fishing was a way of families’ living, but the main income for the locals was the sale of the olive oil.
The people were collecting the olives one by one and they carried them with a horse or a donkey to the olive press. An idyllic spot Kalami is a great place to relax and unwind. Here the famous writer Gerald Durrel found inspiration for his books “My family and other animals”. Kalami is a tiny piece of paradise in the most picturesque area of Corfu. It is in a great spot for exploring the island as it is within easy reach of Corfu town and Kassiopi with regular daily bus services. Time has stop in Kalami and everything reminds as it was in the old traditional villages. Kalami village itself has three tavernas in total, all offering delicious Greek and international cuisine, and three cocktail bars, at which you can enjoy a quiet drink. Three minimarkets and two gift shops complete Kalami's amenities.