The Kontokali suburb has got all kinds of infrastructure : Hotels, Tourist agencies, Accommodation, Villas, Shops, Bars, Restaurants etc., while a frequent bus connection serves the 5 km distance to the town of Corfu.
The name of the village is due to a Corfiot hero , a fighter in the > famous Naval battle of Nafpaktos (Lepando) , who was called Kontokalis. Kontokalis, like many other Corfiots, took part in his own ship in the biggest naval battle ever and with his bravery he contributed to the victory of the united Western forces. In recognition of his offer, the Venetian administration gave him a big area and named the village after him. |