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The Reconstruction of the Square of Benitses

We see below some pictures – maquettes from the square in Benitses.

It is about the complete rehabilitation of the existing internal road with a pedestrian square, as well as the construction of an artificial beach with sand that was going to cover the entire beach from the Limeri area up to the beach of Agios Stefanos.
Part of the comprehensive design for the port, which was made as far back as 2000, was plans that unfortunately never came to fruition and remained only on paper.

Required clarifications:
This is not a real project, but only plans.

It was part of the comprehensive design for the port, which was made back in 2000.
In the study for the construction of the Benitses marina, the complete rehabilitation of the existing internal road with a pedestrian square was also included, together with other projects such as the construction of an artificial beach with sand that was going to cover the entire beach from the Limeri area up to the beach of Agios Stefanos.

From that comprehensive study, only the construction of the Marina was approved, while the rest remained on paper; however, it was not rejected.
Therefore, after several prompts from residents who believe that shortly development of these facilities should be promoted, we created this page to help raise awareness and gain support for a drive in that direction.

Benitses square

Benitses square all

Benitses square middle

Benitses square northpart

Benitses square pedestrian road

Benitses square -The memorial

Benitses – The inner road

Construction plans for the artificial beach in Benitses

The plan includes the complete regeneration of the beach from the LIMERI area up to the entire beach of LAOPETRA

You can download a full resolution architectural design plan here

Benitses old clubs

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.

Once upon a time, Benitses Clubs, only what is left…

Casanovas club next to Stadium – View from the beach

Between Spiros and Style former clubs

Casanovas front – Abandoned

Casanovas and Madisons – Abandoned

Former Spiros on the beach

Style club – Closed at 90s

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.

Benitses when it’s getting Dark

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.

Former Bars 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.