{"id":3191,"date":"2015-04-02T06:39:41","date_gmt":"2015-04-02T06:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/?p=3191"},"modified":"2025-01-18T15:27:22","modified_gmt":"2025-01-18T15:27:22","slug":"benitses-yacht-marina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/benitses-yacht-marina\/","title":{"rendered":"Benitses Marina is now managed by ATHENIAN YACHTS S.A."},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"last-updated\"><span><\/span> Last updated on January 18th, 2025 at 03:27 pm <\/p><div class=\"etoc\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #555555;color:#555555\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #555555;color:#555555\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/benitses-yacht-marina\/#a-luxury-boutique-marina\" title=\"A Luxury Boutique Marina\">A Luxury Boutique Marina<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/benitses-yacht-marina\/#marina-overview\" title=\"Marina Overview\">Marina Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/benitses-yacht-marina\/#nearby-attractions\" title=\"Nearby Attractions\">Nearby Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/benitses-yacht-marina\/#a-glimpse-into-history\" title=\"A Glimpse into History\">A Glimpse into History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/benitses-yacht-marina\/#benitses-yacht-marina-today\" title=\"Benitses Yacht Marina Today\">Benitses Yacht Marina Today<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/benitses-yacht-marina\/#march-2021-%e2%80%93-lease-of-the-tourist-port-of-benitses\" title=\"March 2021 &#8211; Lease of the tourist port of Benitses\">March 2021 &#8211; Lease of the tourist port of Benitses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/benitses-yacht-marina\/#what-lies-ahead\" title=\"What Lies Ahead\">What Lies Ahead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/benitses-yacht-marina\/#and-because-nothing-lasts-forever\" title=\"And Because nothing lasts forever\">And Because nothing lasts forever<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/benitses-yacht-marina\/#overall\" title=\"Overall\">Overall<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/benitses-yacht-marina\/#related-posts\" title=\"Related Posts\">Related Posts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>A Luxury Boutique Marina<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6080\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 940px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-from-google-earth.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6080\" src=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-from-google-earth.jpg\" alt=\"Benitses marina from google earth\" width=\"940\" height=\"475\" data-id=\"6080\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Benitses Marina from Google Earth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"first-par\">Benitses Marina lies in the charming village of Benitses on the <a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/corfu-island\/\">beautiful Greek island of Corfu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll find yourself strolling along the promenade, bathed in the warm Mediterranean sun, as you take in the breathtaking views of the Ionian Sea.<\/p>\n<p>What makes this picture-perfect scene even more special is the heart of the village &#8211; the Benitses Harbor. Let&#8217;s dive into the story of this harbor, from its historical roots to the modern-day experiences it offers.<\/p>\n<p>Benitses itself is known for its beautiful beaches, traditional charm, and vibrant local culture, making it a popular destination for tourists and boating enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from Benitses and Gouvia Marina in Corfu, there are thousands of incredible boat and yacht rentals across Europe and options worldwide for travelers of all ages looking to experience the water.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in a full report about other\u00a0boating destinations across Europe there is a good report here about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmyboat.com\/journal\/destinations\/top-15-boating-destinations-in-europe-for-2024\/#citing-this-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Top 15 Boating Destinations in Europe for 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47081 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/anchor-320x320.png\" alt=\"anchor\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/anchor-320x320.png 320w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/anchor.png 507w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Marina Overview:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"narrow-box\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Size and Capacity:<\/strong> Benitses Marina can accommodate 96 boats up to 25 meters in length, including yachts and smaller boats. It was agreed that 10 berths would be made available free of charge to local professional fishermen. It\u2019s a relatively smaller marina than others on Corfu, making it a more intimate and quieter location for docking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Facilities:<\/strong> The marina is equipped with essential facilities for boaters, such as water and electricity hookups. It may also offer services such as fuel supply, waste disposal, and possibly minor repair services. Nearby, you\u2019ll find a variety of restaurants, cafes, and shops, providing all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Access and Navigation:<\/strong> The marina\u2019s location offers easy access to the Ionian Sea, making it an ideal starting point for exploring the surrounding waters, nearby islands, and coastal attractions. The waters around Benitses are generally calm, and the marina provides a haven for docking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Security:<\/strong> As with most marinas, special personnel and security measures, including surveillance and controlled access, are in place to ensure the safety of the docked vessels and their crew.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Nearby Attractions:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Benitses Village:<\/strong> The village itself is worth exploring, with its mix of traditional tavernas, beautiful beaches, and a relaxed atmosphere.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Corfu Town:<\/strong> A short drive away is Corfu Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its historic architecture, vibrant streets, and cultural landmarks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Beauty:<\/strong> The surrounding area is known for its lush landscapes and clear waters, which are ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and other water activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Benitses Marina offers a charming and peaceful spot for boaters exploring Corfu and the Ionian Sea.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s an excellent choice for those seeking a more relaxed and traditional Greek island experience.<\/p>\n<h2>A Glimpse into History<\/h2>\n<p>To truly appreciate the significance of Benitses Marina, we must delve into its historical roots.<\/p>\n<p>The residents of Benitses have long relied on fishing and the cultivation of citrus and olives as their primary means of sustenance.<\/p>\n<p>Naturally, a shelter for their fishing boats was essential, and so they decided to take matters into their own hands.<\/p>\n<p>Work on the harbor commenced with the dedication of residents and a handful of mechanical aids. In the early stages, the process was labor-intensive and community-driven, as seen in old photographs of those initial efforts.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that the construction of the current marina didn&#8217;t entail the destruction of a beach, as some might assume. Instead, it involved expanding the old port by filling in part of the harbor to create a larger land area.<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, two significant engineering projects have taken place in the harbor area, inevitably altering some of its picturesque landscapes.<\/p>\n<p>A notable development was the shifting of the road away from the houses, addressing safety concerns, and accommodating the increasing traffic flow.<\/p>\n<p>The first infill project began in 1972, covering the creek in the old port area where the road now lies.<\/p>\n<p>The second major project took place during the construction of the marina in 2002, covering nearly the entire area within the old harbor&#8217;s boundaries.<\/p>\n<p>The Benitses Harbor has come a long way since its inception. Historically, it was a bustling fishing harbor, and its transformation into the Benitses Yacht Marina commenced in 2002 as an extension of the existing port.<\/p>\n<p>While it is officially complete, some equipment has endured wear and tear over the years due to a lack of upkeep and maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>However, fret not! The harbor&#8217;s future looks bright. Soon, the Benitses Yacht Marina will officially fall under the purview of the Municipality of Corfu and resume its regular operations.<\/p>\n<p>This step is bound to rejuvenate the harbor and breathe new life into this picturesque corner of the island.<\/p>\n<div id=\"kad-wp-gallery44\" class=\"kad-wp-gallery gallery kt-gallery-column-4 init-isotope-intrinsic reinit-isotope kad-light-wp-gallery clearfix rowtight\" data-fade-in=\"1\" data-iso-selector=\".g_item\" data-iso-style=\"masonry\" data-iso-filter=\"false\"><div class=\"tcol-lg-3 tcol-md-3 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"grid_item kt_item_fade_in kad_gallery_fade_in gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/yacht-marina-g.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightboxhover\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\"><div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"269\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/yacht-marina-g-269x269.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/yacht-marina-g-269x269.jpg 269w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/yacht-marina-g-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/yacht-marina-g-538x538.jpg 538w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/yacht-marina-g-540x540.jpg 540w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/yacht-marina-g-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/yacht-marina-g-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/yacht-marina-g-365x365.jpg 365w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/yacht-marina-g-364x364.jpg 364w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/yacht-marina-g-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/yacht-marina-g-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" data-caption=\"Yacht marina in Benitses\" class=\"light-dropshaddow\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" alt=\"Yacht marina in Benitses\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/yacht-marina-g-269x269.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"269px\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"269px\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"caption kad_caption\"><div class=\"kad_caption_inner\">Yacht marina in Benitses<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-3 tcol-md-3 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"grid_item kt_item_fade_in kad_gallery_fade_in gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-yacht-marina-from-helicopter.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightboxhover\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\"><div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"269\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-yacht-marina-from-helicopter-269x269.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-yacht-marina-from-helicopter-269x269.jpg 269w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-yacht-marina-from-helicopter-320x320.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" data-caption=\"Benitses yacht marina from helicopter\" class=\"light-dropshaddow\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" alt=\"Benitses yacht marina from helicopter\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-yacht-marina-from-helicopter-269x269.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"269px\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"269px\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"caption kad_caption\"><div class=\"kad_caption_inner\">Benitses yacht marina from helicopter<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-3 tcol-md-3 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"grid_item kt_item_fade_in kad_gallery_fade_in gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-old-port-construction-1960.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightboxhover\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\"><div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"269\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-old-port-construction-1960-269x269.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-old-port-construction-1960-269x269.jpg 269w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-old-port-construction-1960-320x320.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" data-caption=\"Benitses old port construction 1960\" class=\"light-dropshaddow\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" alt=\"Benitses old port construction 1960\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-old-port-construction-1960-269x269.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"269px\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"269px\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"caption kad_caption\"><div class=\"kad_caption_inner\">Benitses old port construction 1960<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-3 tcol-md-3 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"grid_item kt_item_fade_in kad_gallery_fade_in gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-port-1965.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightboxhover\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\"><div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"269\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-port-1965-269x269.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-port-1965-269x269.jpg 269w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-port-1965-320x320.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" data-caption=\"Benitses port 1965\" class=\"light-dropshaddow\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" alt=\"Benitses port 1965\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-port-1965-269x269.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"269px\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"269px\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"caption kad_caption\"><div class=\"kad_caption_inner\">Benitses port 1965<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-3 tcol-md-3 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"grid_item kt_item_fade_in kad_gallery_fade_in gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-port-first-works.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightboxhover\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\"><div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"269\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-port-first-works-269x269.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-port-first-works-269x269.jpg 269w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-port-first-works-320x320.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" data-caption=\"Benitses port first works\" class=\"light-dropshaddow\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" alt=\"Benitses port first works\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-port-first-works-269x269.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"269px\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"269px\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"caption kad_caption\"><div class=\"kad_caption_inner\">Benitses port first works<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-3 tcol-md-3 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"grid_item kt_item_fade_in kad_gallery_fade_in gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-plans-of-port.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightboxhover\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\"><div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"269\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-plans-of-port-269x269.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-plans-of-port-269x269.jpg 269w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-plans-of-port-320x320.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" data-caption=\"Benitses plans of port\" class=\"light-dropshaddow\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" alt=\"Benitses plans of port\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-plans-of-port-269x269.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"269px\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"269px\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"caption kad_caption\"><div class=\"kad_caption_inner\">Benitses plans of port<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-3 tcol-md-3 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"grid_item kt_item_fade_in kad_gallery_fade_in gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-port-maketa.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightboxhover\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\"><div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"269\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-port-maketa-269x269.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-port-maketa-269x269.jpg 269w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-port-maketa-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-port-maketa-538x538.jpg 538w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" data-caption=\"Benitses port - \u039cock-up\" class=\"light-dropshaddow\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" alt=\"Benitses port - \u039cock-up\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-port-maketa-269x269.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"269px\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"269px\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"caption kad_caption\"><div class=\"kad_caption_inner\">Benitses port &#8211; \u039cock-up<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-3 tcol-md-3 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"grid_item kt_item_fade_in kad_gallery_fade_in gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-port-2004.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightboxhover\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\"><div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"269\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-port-2004-269x269.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-port-2004-269x269.jpg 269w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-port-2004-320x320.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" data-caption=\"Benitses port 2004\" class=\"light-dropshaddow\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" alt=\"Benitses port 2004\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-port-2004-269x269.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"269px\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"269px\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"caption kad_caption\"><div class=\"kad_caption_inner\">Benitses port 2004<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Benitses Yacht Marina Today<\/h2>\n<p>The Benitses Yacht Marina was conceived to attract affluent visitors and their yachts.<\/p>\n<p>The idea was to offer top-notch anchorage facilities to entice these travelers while boosting the local economy directly through mooring fees and indirectly through their spending.<\/p>\n<p>However, the marina currently faces some challenges due to equipment shortages and damage, coupled with a lack of official operators.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, its operations are somewhat rudimentary. Many ships are moored here, and there&#8217;s a growing demand for space.<\/p>\n<p>Residents are eager to clarify the commercial status of the port.<\/p>\n<h2>March 2021 &#8211; Lease of the tourist port of Benitses<\/h2>\n<p>In March 2021, the Greek government made a significant move by leasing the tourist boat shelter to a private company for the next 15 years, with the possibility of two 5-year extensions.<\/p>\n<p>Maritime Projects secured the lease for an annual amount of \u20ac250,000, along with approximately 2% local tax on turnover.<\/p>\n<p>While this lease promises financial benefits for the Municipality of central Corfu, the local community of Benitses is expected to receive only a meager annual sum of \u20ac5,000 from the \u20ac250,000 lease revenue. Understandably, this has sparked some local controversy.<\/p>\n<p>The lease also imposes restrictions on the company, preventing it from operating cafes or restaurants, and only allowing a leisure bar.<\/p>\n<p>The decisions surrounding the lease were made after discussions (at least this is what they said) with the local council, which is closely aligned with the ruling party.<\/p>\n<h2>What Lies Ahead<\/h2>\n<p>As per the contract, the lessor is responsible for providing the necessary studies and permits for the port at their expense.<\/p>\n<p>Following the granting of the operating license and the first round of repairs, the harbor was expected to start operating at the end of June or the beginning of July 2021.<\/p>\n<p>An official inauguration ceremony took place on July 5, graced by the presence of a government minister.<\/p>\n<p>For local professional fishermen, there&#8217;s a silver lining: 10 berths at the tourist port of Benitses are available free of charge. Additionally, amateur fishermen will have access to the sea via a ramp for their boats at a nominal cost.<\/p>\n<p>The fate of the parking lot space remains uncertain. While there are rumors that it will reopen as a paid service after repair work is completed, this is not explicitly stated in the contract.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, the parking area became operational again in 2022, albeit with a small and reasonable fee. But after a year or so it became a parking lot only for the customers.<\/p>\n<h2>And Because nothing lasts forever<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Athenian Yachts S.A<\/strong>. announced the acquisition of <em><strong>Benitses Marina in Corfu<\/strong><\/em>, following a contract signed on October 14, 2024. This move continues the company\u2019s vision for expanding its operations, which began in April 2024 with the acquisition of 50% of Messolonghi Marina. From now on, Benitses Marina will serve as the sole charter service base on the island of Corfu, replacing Gouvia Marina.<\/p>\n<p>Benitses Marina is one of only 9 marinas worldwide to receive the 5 Gold Anchors award from the Yacht Harbour Association for the exceptional quality of its services. Additionally, it has been certified as an International Clean Marina and has been declared <strong>\u201cBest Marina 2023.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Overall<\/h2>\n<p>In essence, the Benitses Marina, once a vital fishing port, has evolved into a significant tourist hub.<\/p>\n<p>Its journey through history, challenges, and recent developments is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of this picturesque village on the shores of Corfu.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a traveler seeking a glimpse into the island&#8217;s heritage or a maritime enthusiast eager to explore the Ionian Sea, Benitses Marina offers an array of experiences and stories waiting to be discovered.<br \/>\n<div class=\"kad-spacer clearfix\" style=\"height:30px\"><\/div>\n<h3>Related Posts<\/h3>\n\t\t<div id=\"kad-blog-grid\" class=\"shortcode_blog_grid_content rowtight reinit-isotope init-isotope\" data-fade-in=\"1\" data-iso-match-height=\"1\" data-iso-selector=\".b_item\" data-iso-style=\"masonry\"> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 b_item kad_blog_item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"post-36251\" class=\"blog_item kt_item_fade_in kad_blog_fade_in grid_item\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"imghoverclass img-margin-center\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/why-to-visit-benitses-corfu\/\" title=\"6 Reasons To Visit The Village of Benitses Corfu\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"kt-intrinsic-container kt-intrinsic-container-center\" style=\"max-width:364px\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.318681318681%;\"><div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/benitses-364x205.jpg\" width=\"364\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/benitses-364x205.jpg 364w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/benitses-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/benitses-1140x641.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/benitses-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/benitses-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/benitses-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/benitses-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/benitses-520x292.jpg 520w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/benitses-260x146.jpg 260w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/benitses-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/benitses-1422x800.jpg 1422w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/benitses-711x400.jpg 711w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/benitses.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" class=\"attachment-thumb wp-post-image kt-image-intrinsic\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" alt=\"Benitses in the East coast of Corfu\" ><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/benitses-364x205.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"364px\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"205px\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t<\/a> \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"postcontent\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<header>\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/why-to-visit-benitses-corfu\/\"><h4 class=\"entry-title\">6 Reasons To Visit The Village of Benitses Corfu<\/h4><\/a><div class=\"subhead color_gray\">\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"postauthortop author vcard\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"Teo\">\r\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"author\" class=\"fn\" content=\"Teo\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-user\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<span class=\"virtue-meta-divider post-author-divider kad-hidepostauthortop\"> | <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"postedintop\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"Benitses All Info&nbsp;\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-folder\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"virtue-meta-divider post-comment-divider kad-hidepostedin\"> | <\/span>\r\n\t\t<span class=\"postcommentscount\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"0\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-bubbles\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"postdatetooltip\"> | <\/span>\r\n\t\t<span style=\"margin-left:3px;\" class=\"postdatetooltip\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"January 22, 2021\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-calendar\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/header>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>Benitses was the first tourist destination on Corfu since the 1960s. But why you should visit Benitses now? We give you at least 6 good reasons to do it!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<footer>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posttags\"><i class=\"icon-tag\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/tag\/benitses\/\" rel=\"tag\">All Posts to Benitses<\/a><\/span>\t\t<\/footer>\r\n\t<\/div><!-- Text size -->\r\n\t<\/div> <!-- Blog Item -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 b_item kad_blog_item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"post-34335\" class=\"blog_item kt_item_fade_in kad_blog_fade_in grid_item\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"imghoverclass img-margin-center\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/corfu-sea-shell-museum-in-benitses\/\" title=\"Corfu Sea Shell Museum in Benitses\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"kt-intrinsic-container kt-intrinsic-container-center\" style=\"max-width:364px\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:62.637362637363%;\"><div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img 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class=\"fn\" content=\"Teo\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-user\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<span class=\"virtue-meta-divider post-author-divider kad-hidepostauthortop\"> | <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"postedintop\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"Benitses All Info&nbsp;\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-folder\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"virtue-meta-divider post-comment-divider kad-hidepostedin\"> | <\/span>\r\n\t\t<span class=\"postcommentscount\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"0\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-bubbles\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"postdatetooltip\"> | <\/span>\r\n\t\t<span style=\"margin-left:3px;\" class=\"postdatetooltip\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"September 28, 2020\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-calendar\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/header>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>In Benitses there was the Corfu shell museum with one of Europe\u2019s largest collections of shells and other marine species.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<footer>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posttags\"><i class=\"icon-tag\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/tag\/benitses\/\" rel=\"tag\">All Posts to Benitses<\/a><\/span>\t\t<\/footer>\r\n\t<\/div><!-- Text size -->\r\n\t<\/div> <!-- Blog Item -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 b_item kad_blog_item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"post-2856\" class=\"blog_item kt_item_fade_in kad_blog_fade_in grid_item\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"imghoverclass img-margin-center\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/benitses-1981\/\" title=\"This is How Benitses Port Looked Back in 1981\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"kt-intrinsic-container kt-intrinsic-container-center\" style=\"max-width:364px\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:72.252747252747%;\"><div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ai-dimitris-apo-tou-manesi-2-364x263.jpg\" width=\"364\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ai-dimitris-apo-tou-manesi-2-364x263.jpg 364w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ai-dimitris-apo-tou-manesi-2-700x505.jpg 700w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ai-dimitris-apo-tou-manesi-2-768x554.jpg 768w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ai-dimitris-apo-tou-manesi-2-386x279.jpg 386w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ai-dimitris-apo-tou-manesi-2-780x563.jpg 780w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ai-dimitris-apo-tou-manesi-2-600x433.jpg 600w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ai-dimitris-apo-tou-manesi-2-1024x739.jpg 1024w, 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itemprop=\"contentUrl\" alt=\"St Dimitris area as seen from San Stefano\" ><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ai-dimitris-apo-tou-manesi-2-364x263.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"364px\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"263px\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t<\/a> \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"postcontent\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<header>\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/benitses-1981\/\"><h4 class=\"entry-title\">This is How Benitses Port Looked Back in 1981<\/h4><\/a><div class=\"subhead color_gray\">\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"postauthortop author vcard\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"Teo\">\r\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"author\" class=\"fn\" content=\"Teo\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-user\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<span class=\"virtue-meta-divider post-author-divider kad-hidepostauthortop\"> | <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"postedintop\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"Benitses All Info&nbsp;\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-folder\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"virtue-meta-divider post-comment-divider kad-hidepostedin\"> | <\/span>\r\n\t\t<span class=\"postcommentscount\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"0\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-bubbles\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"postdatetooltip\"> | <\/span>\r\n\t\t<span style=\"margin-left:3px;\" class=\"postdatetooltip\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"March 31, 2020\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-calendar\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/header>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>This Benitses picture of 1981 shows the entire area of Benitses almost from Koutsomaroula bay up to Laopetra, seems to been pulled from the base of the then old pier in the harbor<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<footer>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posttags\"><i 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src=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/vandoros-old-house-and-kefalonitis-restaurant-1960-364x254.jpg\" width=\"364\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/vandoros-old-house-and-kefalonitis-restaurant-1960-364x254.jpg 364w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/vandoros-old-house-and-kefalonitis-restaurant-1960-scaled-700x488.jpg 700w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/vandoros-old-house-and-kefalonitis-restaurant-1960-scaled-1140x795.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/vandoros-old-house-and-kefalonitis-restaurant-1960-scaled-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/vandoros-old-house-and-kefalonitis-restaurant-1960-scaled-1536x1072.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/vandoros-old-house-and-kefalonitis-restaurant-1960-scaled-2048x1429.jpg 2048w, 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520w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/vandoros-old-house-and-kefalonitis-restaurant-1960-260x181.jpg 260w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/vandoros-old-house-and-kefalonitis-restaurant-1960-728x508.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" class=\"attachment-thumb wp-post-image kt-image-intrinsic\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" alt=\"Vandoros old house and Kefalonitis restaurant 1960\" ><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/vandoros-old-house-and-kefalonitis-restaurant-1960-364x254.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"364px\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"254px\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t<\/a> \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"postcontent\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<header>\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/the-old-historic-buildings-of-benitses\/\"><h4 class=\"entry-title\">The Old Historic Buildings of Benitses<\/h4><\/a><div class=\"subhead color_gray\">\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"postauthortop author vcard\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"Teo\">\r\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"author\" class=\"fn\" content=\"Teo\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-user\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<span class=\"virtue-meta-divider post-author-divider kad-hidepostauthortop\"> | <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"postedintop\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"Benitses All Info&nbsp;\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-folder\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"virtue-meta-divider post-comment-divider kad-hidepostedin\"> | <\/span>\r\n\t\t<span class=\"postcommentscount\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"0\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-bubbles\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"postdatetooltip\"> | <\/span>\r\n\t\t<span style=\"margin-left:3px;\" class=\"postdatetooltip\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"September 5, 2019\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-calendar\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/header>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>Benitses has some very old and beautiful buildings, some of them more than 5 centuries old. We tried to collect as many information we could about the most important of them<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<footer>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posttags\"><i class=\"icon-tag\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/tag\/benitses\/\" rel=\"tag\">All Posts to Benitses<\/a><\/span>\t\t<\/footer>\r\n\t<\/div><!-- Text size -->\r\n\t<\/div> <!-- Blog Item -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 b_item kad_blog_item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"post-4624\" class=\"blog_item kt_item_fade_in kad_blog_fade_in grid_item\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"imghoverclass img-margin-center\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/benitses-sales-trade\/\" title=\"Property Sales and Rentals in Benitses\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"kt-intrinsic-container kt-intrinsic-container-center\" style=\"max-width:364px\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/gardelis-apartments-1-364x273.jpg\" width=\"364\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/gardelis-apartments-1-364x273.jpg 364w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/gardelis-apartments-1-386x290.jpg 386w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/gardelis-apartments-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/gardelis-apartments-1-24x18.jpg 24w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/gardelis-apartments-1-36x27.jpg 36w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/gardelis-apartments-1-48x36.jpg 48w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/gardelis-apartments-1-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/gardelis-apartments-1-260x195.jpg 260w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/gardelis-apartments-1-562x422.jpg 562w, https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/gardelis-apartments-1.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" class=\"attachment-thumb wp-post-image kt-image-intrinsic\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" alt=\"Gardelis aparts\" ><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/gardelis-apartments-1-364x273.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"364px\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"273px\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t<\/a> \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"postcontent\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<header>\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/benitses-sales-trade\/\"><h4 class=\"entry-title\">Property Sales and Rentals in Benitses<\/h4><\/a><div class=\"subhead color_gray\">\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"postauthortop author vcard\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"Teo\">\r\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"author\" class=\"fn\" content=\"Teo\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-user\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<span class=\"virtue-meta-divider post-author-divider kad-hidepostauthortop\"> | <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"postedintop\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"Benitses All Info&nbsp;\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-folder\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"virtue-meta-divider post-comment-divider kad-hidepostedin\"> | <\/span>\r\n\t\t<span class=\"postcommentscount\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"0\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-bubbles\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"postdatetooltip\"> | <\/span>\r\n\t\t<span style=\"margin-left:3px;\" class=\"postdatetooltip\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"April 9, 2015\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-calendar\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/header>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>Here are adverts for property sales and rentals in Benitses, mainly apartments, rooms, and stores<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<footer>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posttags\"><i class=\"icon-tag\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/tag\/benitses\/\" rel=\"tag\">All Posts to Benitses<\/a><\/span>\t\t<\/footer>\r\n\t<\/div><!-- Text size -->\r\n\t<\/div> <!-- Blog Item -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 b_item kad_blog_item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"post-3826\" class=\"blog_item kt_item_fade_in kad_blog_fade_in grid_item\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"imghoverclass img-margin-center\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/benitses-future-projects\/\" title=\"See How Benitses Square Should Look After a Reshaping\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"kt-intrinsic-container kt-intrinsic-container-center\" style=\"max-width:364px\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.758241758242%;\"><div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-square.jpg 1649w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" class=\"attachment-thumb wp-post-image kt-image-intrinsic\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" alt=\"Benitses square\" ><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/benitses-square-364x243.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"364px\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"243px\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t<\/a> \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"postcontent\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<header>\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/benitses-future-projects\/\"><h4 class=\"entry-title\">See How Benitses Square Should Look After a Reshaping<\/h4><\/a><div class=\"subhead color_gray\">\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"postauthortop author vcard\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"Teo\">\r\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"author\" class=\"fn\" content=\"Teo\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-user\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<span class=\"virtue-meta-divider post-author-divider kad-hidepostauthortop\"> | <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"postedintop\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"Benitses All Info&nbsp;\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-folder\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"virtue-meta-divider post-comment-divider kad-hidepostedin\"> | <\/span>\r\n\t\t<span class=\"postcommentscount\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"0\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-bubbles\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"postdatetooltip\"> | <\/span>\r\n\t\t<span style=\"margin-left:3px;\" class=\"postdatetooltip\" rel=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" data-original-title=\"April 5, 2015\">\r\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-calendar\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/header>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>We see below some pictures &#8211; maquettes from the square in Benitses.<br \/>\nIt is about the complete rehabilitation of the existing internal road with a pedestrian square<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<footer>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posttags\"><i class=\"icon-tag\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/atcorfu.com\/tag\/benitses\/\" rel=\"tag\">All Posts to Benitses<\/a><\/span>\t\t<\/footer>\r\n\t<\/div><!-- Text size -->\r\n\t<\/div> <!-- Blog Item -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Benitses Marina is a significant tourist hub and can accommodate 96 boats up to 25 meters in length, including yachts and smaller 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