Benitses in Corfu is a village with deep historical roots, and after Corfu’s Old Town, it stands as the island’s oldest tourist resort. Situated on the east coast, it’s just a short distance from the city center, making it an easily accessible destination.
But could it be different, could it be better?
As Greek locals who live here day in and day out, we see its imperfections more clearly. Infrastructure problems have plagued the village for decades, left unresolved despite the passing of time.
Benitses also lacks natural beaches, which is a real drawback for a coastal village. The beaches someone can see today are artificial, made by the locals who run hotels and shops here, nothing has been done by the state.
The sewer system, old and poorly maintained, sometimes leaves the air heavy with unpleasant odors. Sadly, this isn’t surprising in a country where infrastructure issues are common and neglected. Corruption and inefficiency seem to dominate, leaving many public services in disrepair.
Frequent water and electricity shortages, the long-lived garbage problem that is present all over the island, dammed rivers that create floods, broken roads full of potholes and dangerous turns….these are only a few of the problems in your dreamy tourist “paradise”.
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We dream of a better Benitses, a place where these problems are addressed, but deep down, we know it’s a dream that may never come true, not in our lifetimes.
Corfu, with all its beauty and heritage, deserves better. Some of us even question whether it should belong to Greece, a country that too often fails to care for its own. It’s hard not to feel that Corfu, the queen of the Ionian Islands, deserves a brighter future, one free from the shadows of corruption and neglect.
This state has never done anything for Corfu, but they are very good at collecting taxes, that’s the only thing that they can do well!
Today, we’re being brutally honest. And yet, we leave frustration on the site, and we created some idealized images using AI to visualize what Benitses could be one day in the future, in a different world.
Fantastic photos of Benitses (2400 CE)
Don’t be surprised, it’s not reality but just a fantasy. After all, what is real in today’s world? From the news media to social media, ideas, and even religions, much of what we’re told feels like a constructed reality, a series of illusions built on fake facts and empty promises.
So, enjoy your life while you can because it’s short. Don’t put your faith in politicians, journalists, or self-proclaimed experts. In the end, we’re all navigating a world where truth is elusive. As for us? We’ll keep dreaming of a better Benitses.
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