
Ipsos is overwhelmed with
British and Italian visitors seeking endless nightlife. The
resort is located just 2 kilometers from Dassia beach. Careful development
has turn the place one of the most modern and ecological holiday towns of
its kind.
The emphasis here is placed firmly on youthful entertainment and it is aimed
at inveterate bar-hoppers. The intensity of the night life
activity increases as you move north along the dead-straight seafront and
getting close to Pyrgi.
Activities/Sports
Ipsos Corfu It is one of the
more frequented Corfu beaches, offering water sports facilities
like windsurfing and waterskiing and a wide selection of eateries. Hotels,
rooms and apartments are also available in the area. Ipsos and its
neighbouring resort, Pyrgi, are situated on a wide, beautiful bay.
Together they have been dubbed the Golden Mile. The long, narrow beach that
curves round the bay is a mixture of sand and shingle and offers excellent
water sports facilities. There
is plenty to see besides beaches and bars to keep you amused.
Explore the villages and towns inland or sail round the coast to visit
Corfu's highest spot, Mount Pantokrator. Even if you never leave the resort,
you're sure of a good time in Ipsos
Ipsos Beach Guide
Beach location: Located on the main highway to the north of
Corfu island, beyond Corfu town. Next door neighbour to Pyrgi with some
difficulty differentiating the boundary line. The busiest of roads divides
the beach from the resort.
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Car parking: VIsitors can park on the roadside but when the
resort gets busy parking is often difficult. This is a usual situation in
high season
Food outlets/restaurants: Yes. At the opposite side of the
road. .
Sand/pebbles/shingle: The beach is sandy and pebbly.
Sunbeds/umbrellas: Plenty for hire along with umbrellas.
Showers:Yes. For toilets use those from the restaurants or
cafes.
Safe for children: The beach is relatively safe because o
ccasional swell there are some stones underfoot at some points. An another
problem is that road is very busy, so you have to keep an eye on the
children all the time.
Watersports: Yes. There are many.
Main users: Mostly italian and British tourists.
Next to quayside/harbour: Not obtrusive.
Storm drains/outlets into sea: Storm drains at various
points.
Natural shady areas: Some olive trees along the beach "promenade"
road but the sand is quite exposed.
Any other facilities:Yes there is almsot everything.
Disabled access: Very poor
Blue Flag: Yes.
What is there
Telephone and Post Box: At various points throughout Ipsos
there are public telephones that work with telephone cards, which can be
purchased at the shops and supermarkets nearby.
Children's Facilities: There is a small play area in the
village behind the main road, also there are children’s pools in some of the
public pool bars. Just behind the main road there is a go-cart track. Many
of the bars have pool tables and games machines.
Shopping: There are many shops here although these are
mainly tourist shops selling gifts and t-shirts etc. There is also internet
cafés for those with withdrawal symptoms!! Above one parade of shops there
is physiotherapy and a massage centre.
Public transport: Buses and taxis are plentiful.
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