Lying tucked away several miles down a twisty road and 30 km from Corfu town, the little resort of Agios Georgios (North), or San George as some call it, is a haven for lovers of a quiet restful holiday. So far the demands of the tourist trade have not spoiled the natural beauty of this delightful bay. It should be distinguished from another Corfu resort of the same name in the south of the island.

Set on level land at the mouth of a wide valley between high rocky headlands, this collection of private houses, small hotels, taverns and some apartments sprawls lazily behind the beach road. Behind them is countryside of fields, olive groves and wooded hills. The ancient olive trees with their contorted and perforated trunks form a greyish green carpet when viewed from a distance, but the views are made so much more interesting by the dark green colours of the numerous tall, pencil shaped cypress trees.

Certainly not known for vigorous nightlife, Agios Georgios suits families with young children, or couples and individuals of all ages who enjoy restful holidays in beautiful countryside, while at the same time providing endless fun for the kids on the beach or around the hotel pools. For a more lively night life it is easy to take a taxi or car the 12 miles or so to Sidari. For teenagers or adults wanting a boisterous, wild club scene San George is definitely not the place.

For stressed out workaholics this is the ideal place as you have no choice but to slow down. Everything goes slow here. There is an ample choice of friendly Taverns, Restaurants, small mini-markets and a few tourists' Gift Shops plus the occasional small quality shop such as "M.A. Jewellery" for good hand-made gold and silver jewellery. For everyday needs there are several small "supermarkets" such as Jennie's on the Pagi road and Patras and Tony's on the beach road, and all are run by friendly local people.