Moraitika

Moraitika is a seaside village built on the banks of the river Messonghi which separates Moraitika from the adjacent village of Messonghi. Moraitika is famous for the intense nightlife it offers, as there, are many shops with loud music and clubs, which are open until the early morning hours, along the main road. You will also find a variety of taverns, restaurants and also many shops such as super markets, pastry shops, touristy shops and travel agencies.

Moraitika beach is vast, sandy, ideal for families with small children because its waters are shallow and warm, a fact which not only attracts tourists but also many locals. Behind the noisy main road, towards the inland, you can see another side of Moraitika. It is there that a beautiful settlement is hidden away, a typical Corfiot countryside village with traditional architecture, stone houses, narrow alleyways and many churches. The houses of the inhabitants are found there but, also some more «quiet» taverns and traditional coffee shops. You will also see ruins of Roman baths which are a testimony that the region was inhabited in the past.

In Moraitika there are many options concerning your stay, because quite a few rentable rooms and hotels are available. Other nearby beaches, are the beach of Agios Ioannis Peristeron in the north and the Messonghi beach towards the south.