The villa is set, at the back of the village, in a 750 square metre plot in an old olive grove, with mature olive, lemon, orange and peach trees. The garden at the back is shady even in high summer.

It is only 125 metres from the beach on a (very) gentle slope and 100 metres from the nearest supermarket and taverna. A car is not necessary for those who don't want to drive.

The airport is about 45 minutes away.

Kalami is safe for children. One quiet road and a long, shingle shelving beach. A great place for children to have some independence for the first time.

There is an excellent water-ski school in Kalami and two boat hire companies. Book well in advance for July and August.

Boat hire is very popular at about £35.00 a day and the coastline spectacular with many beachside tavernas and small coves to swim.

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Kalami has several tavernas, bars, mini-markets and two travel agencies for changing money and buying excursion tickets.

There is a boat service at night to 2 tavernas in nearby Agni, which is a great way to go out to dinner and especially fun for the children. Book and pay in advance.

There are no discos in Kalami; it is quiet at night with life centering around the various bars and tavernas. Apart from Greek night at Pepe's Taverna and karaoke at one of the bars, it all winds down by shortly after midnight. However, discos are available 20 minutes away by taxi in Ipsos (about 10 or so discos) and 10 minutes away in Kassiopi (2 discos) for those that want something more!

Kalami is on the 'Corfu Trail'; a collection of walks encircling the island for 220 kms. It provides for great walking in early and late season when it is cooler.

The White House in Kalami, with its taverna, is the former home of Lawrence Durrell. He lived there with his wife from 1935 to 1939 and wrote Prospero's Cell.

Kalami is 10 minutes by car from popular Kaminaki, 15 minutes from Nissaki and 20 minutes from St Stephano and Kerasia.

Kouloura, one of the most frequently photographed places on the island, is just round the corner. That, too, has a lovely taverna overlooking the harbour.

Boat hire is highly recommended as you can see the spectacular coastline in comfort and at your own speed. Tavernas abound along the coast and you will always find your own little beach somewhere, even in July and August.

For those who like walking, Agni is 20 minutes, Kouloura 15 minutes, Kerasia 45 minutes, Krouzeri 35 minutes, Kaminaki 45 minutes. We do not advise walking to any of these places at night, apart from Kouloura as that is on the road. All the others are by unlit coastal paths.