Hotels, studios and rooms to let are available for accommodation within the settlement, at the nearby village of Karoussades and in the broader area. Food and drink is abundant and good in the sea front taverns and in the taverns of the village and of Karoussades.
Swimming and sunbathing is possible at the nice, well-organised sandy beaches of the village, awarded a blue flag. And, if you wish to leave the village, you may go to the beaches of Agios Ioannis, Gialos, Agios Andreas and Astrakeri. It is not without reason that the whole area is said to have some of the best beaches of the island.
If you are in the village during the period of Easter holidays, you may take part to the local feast (“panighyri”), celebrated on the first Sunday following Easter, in honor of Aghios Thomas (St. Thomas).
In case of health problems you should address to the local Medical Center of Arahavi, some 12 kilometers far away at the East. There is a Police Station at Karoussades (4,5 kilometers eastern to Sidari).
Access from the capital (Corfu, 36 kilometers) is easy by rented or private car and motorbikes. A taxi station is available in the village.
Small boats with regular service depart daily from the small port of Sidari to the islets of Othoni, Ereikoussa and Mathraki. |
