Benitses has a small but useful selection of shops and everyday services, enough to cover most basic needs during your stay. You will find small supermarkets and mini markets, souvenir and gift shops, bakeries, pharmacies and other local businesses scattered around the village and along the main road.
Shops and Shopping in Benitses
Most shopping in Benitses is aimed at everyday needs and visitors rather than serious retail shopping. The village has several small shops where you can buy food, drinks, beach essentials, souvenirs, gifts and other useful items.
For a wider choice of clothes, specialist shops and general shopping, Corfu Town is the obvious destination. But for things you need while staying in Benitses, the local shops are generally convenient and easy to reach.
Supermarkets and Mini Markets
There are several small supermarkets and mini markets in Benitses where you can buy groceries, bottled water, drinks, snacks, fresh produce and other everyday supplies.
There are three main supermarkets serving the village. One is in the port area, close to the entrance road to the old village, while another is about 100 yards farther south. A third supermarket is located in the Chontakia area, further south of the village.
These are convenient for visitors staying in Benitses, particularly for picking up food, drinks and other basic supplies without having to travel to Corfu Town.
Bakeries and Bread
Benitses has a bakery at the entrance to the old village, where visitors can buy fresh bread and other bakery products.
There is also a shop in the Chontrakia area that sells bread and other basic food items, though it is primarily a retail shop rather than a bakery.
Souvenir and Tourist Shops
As a popular seaside resort, Benitses has several small tourist and souvenir shops. These are the places to look for traditional gifts, postcards, beach items, small souvenirs and holiday essentials.
Petit Bazaar is one of the local shops worth knowing if you are looking for souvenirs and small gifts.
The Benitses Tourist Market is another small tourist shop in the village, mainly serving visitors looking for souvenirs and holiday items.
Pharmacy and Medical Assistance
Benitses has a pharmacy for everyday medical needs, while a local doctor’s office can be useful for minor injuries, accidents, and other common problems that may occur during a holiday. The doctor is a general practitioner and first-aid surgeon, providing local medical assistance when needed.
Useful Local Phones
Pharmacy
Maria Kontostanou
Tel: 26610 71161
Emergency – Ambulance
Tel: 166
Doctor’s office
Dr. Dimitris Tsevas
Tel: +30 2661 071204
Local Shops and Businesses
Below are some of the individual businesses covered on this site:
Petit Bazaar in Benitses – souvenirs, gifts and tourist items.
Benitses Tourist Market – a small tourist and souvenir shop.
Mini Market Spinoulas – groceries and everyday essentials.
Fanis Sea Boats – motorboats for rent in Benitses.
Marcelino Kids Fashion – children’s clothing in Corfu Town.
Benitses is a small village, so its shopping facilities should be considered convenient local shops rather than a shopping district. For most visitors, however, they provide what is needed for a comfortable holiday without having to travel into Corfu Town.
