Enjoy your coffee or drink in the vibrant heart of Benitses Square.
This cozy lounge cafe is the perfect spot to relax, meet friends, or watch the village life go by.
With friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere, Lotza creates an unforgettable experience for every visitor.
Whether you’re stopping by during the day or enjoying the evening buzz, Lotza Lounge Cafe has something special to offer.
Lotza | Lounge Cafe Benitses, Corfu – Greece
Tel.: +30 26610 71090
Sunshine Cafe Bar is a charming spot in the heart of Benitses, just steps away from the marina and only 10 meters from the beach. By day, it offers a peaceful retreat where you can enjoy a fresh coffee while soaking in the sea breeze and relaxed vibes.
As the sun sets, Sunshine transforms into a lively bar with a unique atmosphere. Inside, you’ll find expertly crafted cocktails served in a stylish setting, accompanied by carefully selected music that sets it apart from other venues.
Whether you’re looking for a quiet place to unwind during the day or a vibrant night out, Sunshine delivers both experiences effortlessly. Its blend of seaside calm and evening energy makes it a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
Located centrally in the village, it’s easy to drop by whether you’re exploring Benitses or enjoying the beach nearby. Sunshine Cafe Bar perfectly balances relaxation and excitement under one roof.
In Benitses, 50 meters from the entrance to the marina, on the highway.
With a nice interior room and a comfortable summer flower-filled courtyard.Enjoy your meal overlooking the sea at 20 meters from your table.In our tavern you will find:
Various appetizers made by us.
Greek local wine (white and black), retsina and cold beers and many options with ouzo and raki.
GOOD APPETITE.
One of the best restaurants in Corfu, restaurant and grill specializing in the delicacies of local Corfiot cuisine and fresh fish.
We have our own production of wine and fresh vegetables from our garden.
PAXINOS restaurant is a family-run in cozy traditional surroundings, decorated so that it blends perfectly with the flavors and keeps unaltered in time all old Corfiot recipes.
It operates all year round and is located right at the entrance of the village of Benitses and just 50 meters from the main road.
Our kitchen is located in the same room with the main hall creating a warm and friendly environment while just beside there are two more halls that can accommodate small events such as baptisms and weddings.
We are always available for any information on our phone at +30 26610 72339.
This page is only a historical post about the old abandoned Clubs in Benitses, a small resort in Corfu. The large majority of tourists who are visiting Benitses now are towards relaxing and slumbering holidays, and taverns and restaurants are more suitable for them.
If you’re looking for Corfu’s nightlife overall → click here to read the full Corfu Nightlife Guide.
Today, nothing reminds us of the full-of-life and intense nights during past decades, when there were more than 100 bars as well as a dozen nightclubs staying open until early in the morning.
The waves of mass tourism that characterized the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s are a distant memory. Witnesses of past decades are the remnants of abandoned discos next to supermarkets and restaurants.
Idiot’s guide: Larger image? Right-click on any photo and open it in a new tab or window.
If you are wondering what this is below? It was the entrance of the Paradise Club, I mean, what is left now, there isn’t any better angle to take a good shot, as the place is surrounded by uncontrolled vegetation.
Today, in Benitses, it takes effort to discover and record the few bars, if any, that offer dancing music and stay open until late.
If you insist on searching the internet to find more bars, you will simply be disappointed because all have been closed or turned into restaurants.
So Benitses simply follows the habits of tourists; it is a low-profile tourist destination and is offered for couples and quieter customers.
While there are still a few bars around, although counted on fingers, they are not what attracts visitors to the village anymore.
Of course, if travelers want to spend a pleasant evening, there are many options in neighboring places, especially in the city of Corfu, and for the most unrestrained of them in Kavos.
Benitses, after going through a difficult transition period, was there from the mid-90s and for more than a decade, with a big drop in tourist income, managed to redefine its goal.
Finally, it transformed into a tourist center based on culture and the traditional way of life. This was done with the help of the beauty of the landscape and the very good restaurants in the area.
So, Benitses today is aimed mainly at families or couples and offers visitors only quiet, intimate bars, taverns, and lounges.
Also, many locals stopped their activity with tourism and got involved with more traditional occupations, such as fishing, which has been revived.
This feeds fresh fish to the market stalls along the main road and especially the restaurants that offer fresh seafood in Benitses.
These are all we know about the clubs in Benitses. We may be missing some, as shops and bars are changing names and owners very frequently, and we heard that some new bars are opening.
NOTE: The bars-shops above are not clickable! They are just there for informational reasons.
Update October 20th, 2019: In recent years, Achilles’ race is no longer happening; this article has only historic value!
The union of the Ionian Islands with Greece is officially celebrated here on May 21st when schools, armed forces, fire department, and other organizations parade in Corfu Town, accompanied by the bands of the City, and in the presence of local dignitaries.
About ten days later, usually on the first Sunday of June, the annual Achillion race takes place, taking its name from the former municipality of Achillion.
A semi-marathon in which anyone can participate, regardless of sex or age.
The route passes through the villages of the municipality, and after about 21 km, the athletes finish in Benitses, where the awards and medals are presented.
Each year the race is upgraded, and last year, athletes from all over Greece took part, as well as many from Italy.
Following the event, there are performances by local dancers, singers, and musicians.
The Achilleian race is organized every year to develop sports incentives on the island of Corfu, where very few sporting events with an international character take place, but also to promote the diptych “SPORTS & FITNESS”.
Participants can include athletes from the Athletics Federation, sports clubs, Health Club Runners, veteran athletes, students, and fans of both sexes.
Crowned with success for the fifth consecutive year, is the Achilleian Road Race of 10 000 meters and the semi-marathon of 21km, run for the first time on Sunday 23 May 2010, starting from the centre of Kynopiastes School and the nursery of the Municipality of Achilleion respectively, and both ending in the main square of Benitses.
Taking part in the race were athletes belonging to the powerful Athletics Federation, clubs, associations of runners for health, veteran athletes and general participants from Corfu and mainland Greece.
The participation of athletes from the city of Patras, which this year honored the game, was particularly impressive but runners also came from Trikala, Preveza, Igoumenitsa Agrinio, Athens, Kozani, Kavala, and for the first time about 60 athletes from Italy.
The athletes’ participation surpassed all expectations, as the number of participants exceeded 300 people.
Finishing first in the General Ranking and the race of 10, 000 meters in the men’s category was Thomas Nikas from Corfu and in the women’s category athlete Evangelia Donta from Corfu.
In the semi-marathon, in the men’s class, John Stamatopoulos of CMS Patras was first, and in the women category Gratsani Paraskevi from Trikala came first
The supporting organizations contributed significantly to the success of the event, primarily the Police Department of Achilleion, the Corfu branch of the Greek Rescue Team, the motorsports team of Achilleion, the Greek Red Cross, the clinic “THERAPIA”, the Primary Health Care of Moraitika (provided an ambulance during the race), the P.E.P.F.A.of the prefecture of Corfu, the Amateur Sports Association, the prefectural officer of Corfu Mr. Amoiridis, the CF Athletics Federation, the Association of Crete, the Corfu Athletic Association, the group of football and volleyball VOLIDA, the Sports Karate Association of Achilleion, the Athletic Club Kerkyra, the Cultural Association of Benitses and many citizens.
It must be noted that funding came from the organizing Region of the Ionian Islands and the NEW BALANCE, and GETIL (MESIMERIS – Skiadopoulos), Germanos, and Dionysis Chalikias.
Communication sponsors were the broadcaster TILEKERKYRA and radio stations RADIO CORFU, POP FM and LIFE RADIO.
There were also substantial contributions by the individuals: Mr. Nick Perros, Mr. G. Psailas, Mr. Nikos Moschos, Mr. Christos Vradis, Mrs. Stamatella Pouli, Lambrini Gioti and Elena Poulimenou as members of the Organizing Committee.
The awards ceremony included dancing by the cheerleader Schools of Nante Rizos and Mika Giourgas and the Dance Department of the Cultural Association of Benitses, while the signal for the race’s start was given by the Mayor of Achilleion Mr. Erotokritos Karidis and the President of O.N.A.D.A Mr.Spyros Kardamis with the presence of the Philharmonic bands of Gastouri and Kynopiastes.
It is worth noting that during the awards ceremony for the winners O.N.A.D.A. plaque honoring Paul Skordilis recognizing his contribution to sports events on the island was unveiled.
GREEK REPUBLIC FROM THE PRESS OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CORFU
Held last Sunday (5/6/2011) the 6th Achilles Road Race of 10,000 m and the semi Marathon of 21,100 m., starting in the center of Kynopiastes School and nursery of the Municipal Unit of Achilleion respectively and finished at the main square of Benitses.
In the event took place athletes belonging to the power of Athletics Federation, clubs, health associations runners, veteran athletes and fans from Corfu and mainland Greece.
Impressive was the participation of athletes from Patras honored this year of struggle, but also from the cities of Ioannina, Preveza, Igoumenitsa, Athens, Thessaloniki and about 100 athletes from Italy.
The athletes exceeded their participation in 250 and reached the finish of around 200 of them.
Finished first in the General rank in the path of 10,000 m in the category of men, Nikas Thomas from Corfu and in the category of women Koukakis Catherine, while on the road of 21,100 m in the category of men finished first the athlete John Stamatopoulos athletic federation of Patras, who scored a record, and in the category of Women Kourlesi Joanna.
The success of the organization contributed substantially, the Police Department of Achilleion and Corfu Municipal Police, Corfu Annex of the Greek Rescue Team, the motor Sports team of Achilleion, the Hellenic Red Cross, the General Hospital of Corfu, Corfu General Clinic Primary Health Care at Moraitika (provided an ambulance during the race), the Department P.E.P.F.A. Corfu, SP Athletics Federation, the Association of Judges, the Corfiot Athletic Club, the football team VOLIDA, the Sports Karate Association of Achilleion, the Cultural Associations of the area and many residents.
It should be mentioned that contributed to the organization: the NEW BALANCE, the DIELLAS and Accounting Office of Georgia Mitsi, while media sponsors were the Broadcasters CORFU CHANNEL and START TV and radio stations STAR FM, RADIO CORFU, POP FM, KYMA FM, IONIAN RADIO, ANTENNA CORFU, new radio, and LIFE RADIO.
The awards ceremony included dancing cheerleaders from the Rizos Nantes and Mika Giourga schools of Dance and the Dance Department of the Cultural Association of Benitses In awarding the medals and cup winners attended the Aldermen Erotokritos Karidis, Barbara Vlassis, Anastasios Potamitis, Alexandros Poulis, President of the cultural organization, sport and environment of the City Mr. Spyros Pandis, and the President of the Local Benitses Community Mr. George Spinoulas.
The 7th Achilleian race took place on Sunday 3 of June 2012, at 9 a.m.
The starting point for the seventh Achilleian race of 10,000 meters was at the School of Kynopiastes village, the athletes followed the road to Ponti’s crossroad, then they reached the Vrioni area and arrived at Chrysida, then Perama, Kaiser Bridge and finally ended at the square of Benitses.
The 7th Achilleian Semi Marathon of 21,100 meters was started at the municipal nursery Unity Achilleion on the National road, the athletes followed the direction to Ponti area, crossing the villages of Kastellani, Kouramades, Kalafationes, Agios Prokopios, and then through Lefkimis National road reached Perama, Kaiser Bridge, and finished at the square of Benitses.
See the results of the seventh Achilleian race here:
Achilleian Semimarathon 21.000m – results here: 2012-achilleian race 21.000m – results
Achilleian race 10.000m – results here: 2012-achilleian race 10.000m – results
