Welcome to Roda Corfu
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The town of Roda, situated on the northern coast of the island of Corfu, is home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes that can be seen anywhere in the whole of Corfu. Those lucky few who know how much Roda has to offer continue to travel back to the picturesque small village year after year to participate in the lovely and traditional culture that can be found there.
Roda is renowned for its golden shoreline, which is replete with tavernas and bars throughout its length. Visitors can relax, unwind, and enjoy a bite to eat or a drink while admiring the scenery of the water. Although the hamlet is peaceful and inconspicuous, individuals seeking to get out and about will discover that its neighbours have a lot to offer in the way of exciting opportunities. Corfu Town, which serves as the island's administrative centre, can be reached without too much trouble.
Currency:
Euro |
Language: Greek |
Time Difference: GMT +2 |
Religion: Greek Orthodox
Relaxing on the beach
The village of Roda is right next to a long, golden beach that is great for families and couples alike. It's great if you like to take walks in the sun but also want to be close to bars and restaurants so you can walk there when you want a good meal or a drink.
Great day trips
You can visit some interesting places and see beautiful scenery outside of Roda. With so many boat tours to choose from, you can take a day trip and see something new and exciting. Or, if you'd rather, you can just sit back and relax somewhere else.
If you feel like you could use a little extra excitement in your life, a trip to the cosmopolitan island capital of Corfu Town might be just what the doctor ordered. By bus, it takes a little less than an hour to get there, but the connections are quick and reliable, and there is a lot of information about bus schedules posted at hotels and businesses in the area. You can go almost anywhere on the island from the bus station in Corfu Town. But if you have some time between buses, you should take advantage of it and look around the city.
The Old Fortress is a reminder of when the Venetians lived on the island of Corfu. It is perched high above the town of Corfu on a cliff. The Ottoman Empire is said to have tried to take over the island three times, but this building was able to hold out. Take a guided tour to learn more about how this amazing fort was built.
The old town is down below, and the people there will gladly let you into their homes and businesses so you can look at the things they sell at the market and in their pubs. You could try to bargain and see if you can get a pair of leather sandals for less money. If you're lucky, you might be able to get them for less money. Most of the things sold at the booths are made by hand and are one-of-a-kind, making them some of the best places on the island to buy authentic souvenirs.
If you want to buy something more high-end, the commercial sector is where you will find all of the best boutique clothing stores and high-end jewellers. In this part of the city, the trendy streets are home to many great restaurants serving food from all over the world, as well as cocktail bars with amazing bartenders who will make you a drink that you will want the recipe for.
Try Scuba diving
You might want to go to the scuba diving centre in Roda if you like to do something fun and active on vacation. Get ready to dive with the help of qualified instructors and enjoy the beautiful colours and marine life under the Ionian Sea.
Evening cuisine
Roda's nightlife is fun and varied, so there's something for everyone to do after the sun goes down. There are a lot of restaurants that serve food for all kinds of tastes, from Chinese to traditional English. Everyone will find something they like. But since there is so much traditional Greek food available, you'll want to fully immerse yourself in the culture and try some of the tasty local specialities.
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RODA HOLIDAYS 2023
From the time you wake up until the time you go to sleep, Roda looks like a traditional Greek town. Visitors to the Greek island of Corfu, who stops in Roda, will get to see a town with a lot of history and a beautiful stretch of golden beach. Also, they will have a lot of chances to learn about and take part in Corfu's culture while they are there.
An idyllic beach
Bathing at the Roda resort is safe for kids and people who don't know how to swim well because the water is shallow, mostly calm, and clear. Some of the hotels and bars in the area let you use their swimming pools for free, but you have to buy at least a small drink. The beach in Roda is flat and made of sand, with some small pebbles mixed in. It is cleaned every day. Like at similar resorts, you can rent an umbrella and a deck chair for the whole day and spend the day sunbathing and having fun in the water without worrying about anything. There are many sports for people who want a rush of adrenaline, such as water skiing, paragliding, Ringo, riding a banana boat, and many more.
It is possible to find golden sands along the entirety of Roda's coastline, and the beach's length of seven kilometres ensures that there is enough room for everyone to spread out and relax in the shade of a sunlounger that they have rented. Due to the fact that Roda's coasts are so spotlessly clean, the island was given the prestigious "Blue Flag" designation. This distinction makes Roda an unrivalled destination for families with children who like playing in the shallow waters and couples looking for a romantic getaway. If you are looking for low-cost all-inclusive vacations in Greece, the beautiful beaches here won't have to try very hard to convince you to come here.
Pedal and banana boats are two types of watercraft that may be rented along the beach from various companies that specialise in water sports and offer reasonable rates. Even though the town itself is lovely and charming, the beach can provide action and excitement for the whole family, even if the town itself is quaint and charming. Some activities that may be enjoyed at the beach include parasailing and water skiing.
An authentic Corfiot village
Visitors will find that Roda, a mediaeval village located on the island of Corfu, has a lot to offer them because there aren't many other places on the island that are quite as beautiful. Following the path of captivating flowers and hefty vines that dangle from the ceiling, one can easily find coffee cafes and boutiques selling homemade jewellery. The weather can also persuade you to stop at one of the wonderful taverns owned and run by a family so that you can enjoy acrisp and delicious beers.
After the sun goes down, the twisting alleyways of Roda are illuminated, and the city's restaurants and drinking establishments start to become active centres of human activity. Along the length of the street that runs down to the beach, there is a seemingly endless string of locally owned and operated establishments. These businesses allow visitors to partake in activities such as karaoke with people from Roda and savour delectable cuisine that chefs from other countries have expertly prepared. This small town never has the feeling of being crowded, but you can be sure that if you look in the right places, there is a wonderful atmosphere to be found there as well. Assuming that you are looking in the appropriate places.
PLACES TO GO
Attractions in Roda are great because you're never too far from any of them. Take a taxi or a bus to Aqualand Corfu Water Park with the kids for a fun day out. Here, you and the kids can splash around in the pools, slide down the slippery waterslides, and spend your life in the sun. The evening is a good time to go out with your fellow travellers and have fun.
The Boathouse is one of the best places in the village to spend a relaxing night by the water, with great views, great music, and even better people. The Drunken Sailor is a popular cocktail bar with live D.J.s and a wide range of drinks that keep the party going until 6 a.m.
Canal Damour
The Canal d'Amour was formed by the elements, specifically the sea and the wind. The scarred grooves formed the channel into the rock face due to the sandstone being worn away by the weather.
There are myths that are associated with these breathtaking rock formations, the most well-known of which states that if a couple swims in the canal together, they will remain together until the end of time, and if the canal is in the shade, whoever swims in the water will always have luck in love no matter what.
Peroulades
On the very edge of the cliffs that overlook Logas Be, you'll find the enchanted Panorama Restaurant and 7th Heaven Cafe.
Mount Pantokrator
Mount Pantokrator, which stands at the height of 906 metres, is the highest peak on the island of Corfu. On a day with clear skies at the peak, it is possible to see Italy, despite the fact that it is around 130 kilometres distant. At the same time, the entire countries of Albania and Corfu are also visible. There is a coffee shop for those who have made it to the top and a well and a communications tower. The church was constructed in 1689, but the first monastery on the site was established with assistance from the Perritian order in 1347.
Kassiopi
Historically a small traditional fishing village, the town has significantly expanded. There are now more luxury homes outside of it; yet, it continues to be a summer social centre that visitors widely visit.
Doric temple
Roda, archeological interest
In the 1960s, excavations in Roda turned up the remains of an old temple. It was found in the Roda village, right on the coast. The temple was built in the 5th century and is 21.40 m long and 11.65 m wide. Water has worn away many of the local stone used to build it.
The main church has two parts: the treasury (vestibule) and the nave, where cult statues and gifts are kept. Only the temple's foundations remain. From these, we can tell that the temple had six columns on the short sides and eleven on the long sides.
The columns were all the same size. The colonnades held up the roof and kept the people inside safe from the weather. A few pieces of the church's clay and marble decorations, as well as pieces of figures and relief tiles, have been saved. The altar of the temple, which is 2.30 m long and 12 m wide, runs along the front of the temple. It was used to make offerings and sacrifices. The new Archaeological Museum of Corfu has things that were found during the dig.
