Benitses is a former fishing village set amidst wooded hills on the east coast of Corfu, 8 miles from the capital, Corfu town (Kerkyra), and facing the Greek mainland. Benitses now offers something of a quieter more relaxed atmosphere than that were common in the eighties when Benitses was a popular youth beach resort. Benitses is now a relatively quiet resort shrugging off its more hectic past, and now tends to appeal to couples. Benitses traditional village retains more traditional village architecture than many other Corfu resorts. It has whitewashed houses decked in flowers and there are still local fishermen working from the pedestrians harbour.
The Roman villa and baths are evidence of the past importance of the village. Benitses beach, or rather beaches, is a mix of pebbles, shingle and a little sand. The beach here tends to slope quickly to the sea which is impeccably clean and has been awarded an EU blue flag in recognition of its quality. Benitses has a good variety of water sports. Jetties and platforms have been built for swimmers. The water here is exceptionally clear. Benitses offers boat trips from the new harbour and excursions to nearby Corfu town which is regularly served by public transport. Other trips from Benitses might include nearby Pontikonisi (Mouse Island) and the Achilleion Palace or further afield south of Corfu.