Overview

Benitses lies 12 km south of Corfu Town, and leads to the emerald valley. The water of the springs which flow from the mountains of Aghii Deka and Stavros, join together in two small rivers, giving the area the name Pinisse (derived from the ancient Greek word 'Pinio') = Pinitse = Benitses.

The mild climate and the natural beauty of Benitses village has already attracted a lot of tourists from the beginning of the century. It is only during the last 20 years that tourism has replaced all other sources of income and now is the sole occupation of the inhabitants during the summer season.  Benitses offers a variety of night life suitable for everyone, from the young and young-at-heart to families. In the daytime the village acts as the meeting place for the local fishermen who set up stalls on the roadside from which they sell their fresh daily catch.
The eateries range from fish tavernas, charcoal-grill tavernas, traditional Greek coffee bars (kafeneion), bars serving meze (ouzerie) and many restaurants serving a selection of international and Greek cuisine, creating a night time that is full of life.

The old village of Benitses is full of character and charm and leads to the emerald valley behind which is criss-crossed with footpaths. One of these footpaths will take the inquisitive walker to a lushness surrounding the Benitses water works, part of the unexpected hidden wilderness.