🏖️ Beachfront Villa Meliti — Agios Matthaios, Corfu: A 180 m² villa directly on Kanouli beach, 4 bedrooms (up to 8 guests), location score 9.4/10. Garden, BBQ, bicycles, host Nikos consistently praised for hospitality. Secluded, authentic area away from mass tourism.
⭐ Beachfront Villa Meliti — Agios Matthaios, Corfu
📍 Location score 9.4/10
🛏️ 4 bedrooms
🌿 Garden + BBQ
🚲 Bicycles included
A private 180 m² villa on the secluded Kanouli beach in southern Corfu. Traditional village of Agios Matthaios, close to the island’s mountain interior, Lake Korission and authentic local tavernas. Host Nikos is consistently mentioned for hospitality and genuine involvement.
Quick facts:
| 📍 Location | Agios Matthaios, southern Corfu — direct on Kanouli beach |
| ⭐ Location score | 9.4/10 |
| 🏠 Size | 180 m² |
| 🛏️ Bedrooms | 4 bedrooms (3 double + 1 twin), up to 8 guests |
| 🚿 Bathrooms | 2 modern bathrooms (shower + bath) |
| 🏖️ Beach | Kanouli beach — direct access from the property |
| ✈️ Airport | Corfu International — 28 km (conform proprietatii) |
| 🎯 Best for | Families and groups who want authentic quiet + secluded beach |
🏠 Inside:
- 🛏️ 4 comfortable bedrooms
- 🛋️ Living room with Venetian fireplace
- 🍳 Full kitchen (oven, dishwasher, espresso machine)
- 📶 Free WiFi
- 🚗 Private parking
🌿 Outside:
- 🏖️ Direct beach access
- 🌿 Landscaped garden + terrace
- 🔥 BBQ + picnic area
- 🚲 Bicycle and car hire available
- 🌅 Sea views from most rooms
Worth knowing:
Kanouli beach is a secluded cove with fine sand and clear water — also known for the natural clay deposits in the cliffsides (popular as a natural mud treatment). Host Nikos is recognised for genuine hospitality and local knowledge, including taverna tips and activity suggestions.
| Good fit if… | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Family or group wanting authentic quiet | ⭐ Perfect — secluded area, private beach, traditional village |
| Full self-catering | ✅ Ideal — full kitchen with espresso machine and dishwasher |
| Those wanting nightlife and a busy resort | ❌ Agios Matthaios is a traditional village — not a tourist resort |
| Travelling without a car | ⚠️ A car or bicycle is recommended — secluded location |
Beaches and attractions near Agios Matthaios
| Destination | Distance | What you find there |
|---|---|---|
| Prasoudi Beach | 1.4 km | Secluded, quiet beach |
| Alonaki Beach | 2.7 km | Fine sand, spectacular sunsets |
| Gardiki Castle | 2.2 km | 13th-century Byzantine fortress — well preserved |
| Paramonas Beach | 4.1 km | Wild beach, very few tourists |
| Lake Korission + Halikounas | 4.4 km | Salt lake, flamingos, windsurfing, long beach |
| Achilleion Palace | 18 km | Empress Sisi’s former villa — terraced gardens, panoramic views |
| Corfu Town (UNESCO) | ~25 km | Venetian old town, fortresses, Liston promenade |
Distances according to the property listing.
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