Beach location: 1km beyond the main
Kavos/Lefkimmi/
Corfu intersection, follow the signposts. Located 1 km from the main
Kavos to
Corfu road. A surfaced, twisting road takes you through the village and drops you at Gardeno beach.
Disabled access: Yes. However, the slope from the car park is quite steep and leads to deep soft sand.
Car parking: Yes. Large car parks include the local football pitch!
Food outlets/restaurants: Yes. Tavernas and beach bars are located behind
Gardeno beach.
Sand/pebbles/shingle: Copper gold sand leading to open sea. Sunbeds/umbrellas: Yes.
Showers: Yes and toilets care of the tavernas and beach bars.
Safe for children: Relatively shallow, open sea with some sand spits. Strong tides, therefore supervise children.
Watersports: No.
Main users: Used by both local peaplo and tourists.
Well cared for: Relatively but would benefit from more effort on litter picking.
Mooring for boats: No.
Next to quayside/harbour: No.
Storm drains/outlets into sea: No.
Natural shady areas: No. Very exposed.
Any other facilities: A small "resort" is developing. Rooms, mini market etc available locally.
Distance to main resorts: Kavos 10 km. Lefkimmi 5km.
Corfu 40km.
Public transport: No.
Blue Flag: No.