Captain Octopus restaurant outdoors
Spaghetti with shrimps by Captain Octopus
Souvlaki by Captain Octopus
Sea bream by Captain Octopus
Saganaki by Captain Octopus
Porkchop by Captain Octopus
Pastitsada with penne by Captain Octopus
Mussels spaghetti by Captain Octopus
Mussels by Captain Octopus
Mixed seafood by Captain Octopus
Greek salad by Captain Octopus
Fried squid by Captain Octopus
Captain Octopus restaurant panoramic view
Crab prawns spaghetti by Captain Octopus
Beefsteak on grill
Captain Octopus restaurant
31 Jul 2018

Captain Octopus: Seafood Restaurant in Benitses Corfu

By | Posted in: Benitses Restaurants and Bars, Corfu restaurants | 0

Last updated on June 18th, 2025 at 09:01 pm

When tradition meets quality, we have an amazing result in the restaurant-taverna of Captain Octopus.

Corfiot cuisine without interference in its purest form.

This is the restaurant-taverna of Captain Octopus in Benitses, Corfu

Captain Octopus sea food restaurant in Benitses Corfu
Captain Octopus Seafood restaurant in Benitses, Corfu

Captain Octopus Restaurant – taverna

The story begins in 1935, when Grandfather Antonis, a renowned fisherman in the Benitses area, decided to open his restaurant, Kafe, to invite his friends to enjoy fresh fish and a variety of mezedes prepared by his wife, Granny Aspasia, an exceptional cook.

That is how the magical journey began and continues to this day with the third generation of the current Captain Octopus.

The Philosophy of the Captain is to cook the same way his grandparents did.

The main ingredient of the captain’s kitchen is virgin olive oil and pure spices, all carefully selected with love.

In our Traditional Corfu-flavored cuisine, the lovely Pastitsada with octopus or beef cheeks is always freshly cooked in our saucepans.

Fish, either wild or farmed, are always carefully selected with criteria for the best quality.

Squid is crispy and soft as the culinary laws stipulate, to accompany the ouzo or the local wine that the captain makes for his guests each year.

The Family Atmosphere is characteristic of Captain Octopus because there are no clients but guests in his home.

The good Greek music and even the dancing are basic components of the atmosphere of the restaurant.

The guests at Captain Octopus Taverna are invited to feel the Greek flavors on their palate and to get to know the Greek hospitality and culture for which the Captain feels proud.

The menu of Captain Octopus

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20 May 2018

Corfu: Union With Greece and Modern Times

By | Posted in: Corfu History | 0

Last updated on June 25th, 2025 at 01:42 pm

The Union with Greece on 21st May 1864

Newspaper of 1864 about the Union of the Ionian Islands
Newspaper of 1864 about the Union of the Ionian Islands

On the 21st of May 1864, the British ruled Corfu and together with all the Ionian Islands, following the London Agreement and the Ionian Parliament’s resolution, united with Greece.

In fact, it was a gift of the British crown to the new King of Greece George A ‘.

The London Agreement was made in accordance with the requirements of British diplomacy and the agreement of the then-great powers, while Greece did not even participate in the talks.

And the vote in the Ionian Parliament was more symbolic than essential, the decision was taken.

The Agreement for the delivery of the Ionian Islands provided some very severe conditions for Greece, which undertook and agreed to pay any compensation to foreign governments, companies, and individuals.

There were also disagreements and unrest because of the fear that the Ionian Islands would lose their good financial position by joining a poor state.

The opposition of many of the Eptansians to the Union was well known, especially in Kefalonia and some Corfu villages.

It was one of the most important turning points in the history of Corfu, the turbulent historical past of the island ended, so ends the prominence of Corfu as the capital of the Ionian state.

Shield commemorating 50 years of Union
Shield commemorating 50 years of Union

The consequences

Since then the historical course of Corfu and the Ionian islands is common with Greece.

The newly established Greek state could not afford the existence of two centers of economic and cultural strength, so in the battle with Athens Corfu lost and after just 40 years became a Greek provincial town.

This was done by removing from the islands many important infrastructures, such as the power plants of Corfu transferred to Piraeus, the closure of the Ionian University, the abolition of the Ionian Parliament along with the degradation of its building, important changes in the prosperous banking system of the Ionian islands and many more.

In conclusion and after a few years it was obvious that the union was disastrous, especially for Corfu, which from a thriving former capital became one of the poorest and most neglected areas of Greece.

The modern times

It was much later in the 20th century when, due to the natural beauty, the fertile soil, the rich cultural heritage, and the energy of the Corfiots, the island recovered initially with a flourishing of the local industry based on agricultural and livestock products and later with the booming of the tourism industry.

Today, although in the midst of the economic crisis unfairly and maliciously imposed on Greece, Corfu is always, at least financially, a step above the rest of Greece.

The island’s economy is now almost entirely based on tourism, but the island has great potential to support its economy in other areas too. Its rich soil and resources are more than enough to support any other economic activity.

Corfu has always retained its unique identity, this helped the memories of the past to remain and strengthen, and they are the ones that make Corfu unique, a Greek island that does not look like the others.

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This map of Corfu of 1575 was designed like all medieval maps. According to the sources of that time and lots of imagination

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At that time it was part of the mainland and the sea that today separates it from the mainland was only a small lake

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At the time of emperor Theodosius (339 AD), the Roman empire was re-divided into east and west, Corfu then belonged to the east empire

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Corfu Middle Ages and Byzantine Period

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During this period the whole island was exposed to frequent barbarian raids and pirate invasions

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The Council of Corfu and especially the overwhelming majority of nobility were friendly with the Venetians

21 Apr 2018

Fair Deal Car Rentals in Corfu

By | Posted in: Car Rental | 0

Last updated on November 7th, 2023 at 10:07 am

Fair deal car rentals
Fair deal car rentals

Fair deal car rentals is established since 1972, DIRECT HIRE NOT A BROKER with offices at Corfu airport and on the main road of Dassia.

At corfucarsrental.com -Fair Deal car hire you can find a long range of all car types, small economy, compact, station wagon, SUV, 7 seaters and 9 seater cars.
Our gain is all our customers to get exactly what they need and be happy with our service.

Our service offers free kilometers, No excess insurance, 2nd driver free, NO open credit card taken, and NO commission for credit card payments.

At Fair Deal Corfu rent a car company we can deliver anywhere on Corfu island you wish, such as Corfu airport, Corfu port, Corfu town, Benitses, Dassia, Barbati, Paleokastritsa, Nissaki, Kassiopi, Sidari, Acharavi and many others.
Also, we deliver at all hotels, studios, and villas of Corfu island.

So, with only three very simple steps you can quote and send your online reservation at corfucarsrental.com.

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3 Apr 2018

5 Minutes with Amazing Corfu Scenes from Drone

By | Posted in: Corfu Videos | 0

Last updated on October 6th, 2023 at 11:51 am

Amazing Corfu scenes from all around the island.

Of course, there are only a few parts of Corfu as it was not possible to include more in this very short video, we hope you will enjoy it.

For this video we used scenes from other videos of Christos Servos, you can find them all in Chris Servos channel youtube

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20 Sep 2017

Rovinia Beach: How To Visit This Corfu Gem

By | Posted in: All Corfu Beaches, Best Beaches in Corfu, North West Corfu Beaches | 0

Last updated on June 9th, 2025 at 10:03 am

Where is Rovinia Beach?

Rovinia Beach is located in the area of Liapades in western Corfu, just south of Liapades Beach and the rocky shores of Paleokastritsa.

Small, remote, beautiful, and unspoiled. The shore is a mix of pebbles and a little sand.

The famous cave at its southern edge, where the high rocks hide the sun and give a blessing shadow, is the highlight of this small paradise and a perfect location for some photos as you or your loved ones enter the cave.

It is perhaps the most beautiful of the hidden beaches in western Corfu, considered by many tourists as the top beach in Corfu.

Map with the 5 most famous beaches around Rovinia

Corfu’s western coastal mountain range collapses steeply into the sea creating a natural dam of the coast from the island’s interior.

Rovinia, therefore, is accessible from the sea as well as from the land through a small path with steps, about 600 meters long, unlike the other isolated beaches of the area which are accessible only by the sea.

It is deserted, therefore not very crowded, with fine pebbles, little sand, and a turquoise crystal clear sea in a landscape of exceptional natural beauty, it could be a nudist beach.

It is a small petal-shaped beach, almost surrounded by tall rocks on both sides, these rocks at its southern end creating a small but spectacular cave.

Waters in Rovinia are crystal clear, fairly cold, almost frozen, as well as in the whole area of Paleokastritsa, due to the cold streams from the Adriatic that end up on these coasts.

They deepen abruptly, so the beach is also suitable for those who want to dive into the surrounding rocks. Therefore someone has to be careful with children.

There is a canteen boat close to the cave, in the shadow, that comes every day and offers ice cream and refreshments at cheap prices.

How to Visit Rovinia Beach

We said already that the beach is easily accessible by the sea by getting a sea taxi from Gefyra Beach in Paleokastritsa.

But if you decide to go there from the land using your car and foot, you need a small guide as it can be a little complicated.

First, it’s important on your way to Liapades Beaсh, to find a supermarket called Athena.

There is a small road on its left side which you must follow.

If after 40 yards you arrive at a small crοssroad – then you are on the right path.

There you must turn to the right, just after the turn you must see a sign pointing to Rovinia. You can take this road in your car with extra care as it is small and with many slops.

After about 300 meters there is a small parking area where you must leave your vehicle and follow the steps down to the beach. Here we are, in Rovinia Beach!

A beach worth visiting

When we first visited, and that was a couple of years ago, we had the impression that we had been there before, or to be more precise we found ourselves on a very similar beach many years ago, but we certainly do not remember where.

It is the famous Deja vu, this beach looks amazingly the same in all with a beach we have been to and exists either in Lesvos or Lemnos islands in the Aegean sea, but we certainly do not remember the place or the name …

After all, Greece has so many beautiful places that resemble each other.

We loved our time in Rovinia, therefore we try to convince you to visit it, it is worth the effort as those who have been there say, as well as the very positive comments by many tourists.

Here are some pictures from Rovinia

See: The Best Beaches in Corfu

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30 Jul 2017

Map With Best Corfu Beaches By Type

By | Posted in: All Corfu Beaches, Corfu Maps | 0

Last updated on June 23rd, 2025 at 09:12 pm

Explore this map with Corfu beaches by type, indexing from large sandy shores to secluded pebbly coves, and find the perfect spot for your visit.

This new Map shows a more complete picture to the users about the type of beach they are going to visit.

There are all the large sandy beaches, the well-organized sandy beaches, the organized beaches with pebbles, the mixed with sand and pebbles, the small and isolated sandy or pebbles, etc.

Just look at the memo to see how the different types of beaches are categorized.

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Map With Corfu Beaches By Type
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