The older village on the hill on the other end of Moraitika is known as Ano Moraitika which is virtually unspoilt. The tiny houses and alleys overgrown with bougainvillea, are a far cry from the busy , modern strip. Going up the hill you pass the attractive Church of Theotokou Kimiseos with a quaint belfry on the right. There is a great view of the coast from this area. 

There is a scenic beach right in front of the Moraitika village, which is ideal for swimming. If you have it in you to go scuba diving, there is an exclusive Diving Center that imparts both preliminary as well as advanced courses on the art of diving. For short excursions, a visit to the neighborhood beach of Aghios Ioannis is highly recommended.

There are plenty of lively clubs and discos open until late but the resort is not as wild as the youth resort of Kavos.Moraitika appeals to a cosmopolitan mix of families, younger couples and   those wanting plenty of lively entertainment, plentiful budget to mid-range accommodation and a sandy beach close to Corfu town.

Beach Description

Moraitika beach is a popular, right in front of the Moraitika village, a long mixture of sand and shingle with warm, shallow water for safe bathing and swimming for children. You can make use of a diving centre and other water sport facilities and enjoy boat trips and go-karting you can also find small secluded bays to a long beautiful sandy beach.
 

Water Sports

Many water sports are availabke on Moraitika beach so If you have it in you to go scuba diving, there is an exclusive Diving Center that imparts both preliminary as well as advanced courses on the art of diving. For short excursions, a visit to the neighborhood beach of Aghios Ioannis is highly recommended.
 

Night Life 

In Moraitika resort there are plenty of clubs, pubs and discos to satisfy every visitor, most of them remain open till the first morning hours.

Casanovas 2000

On the main road, around 400m south of Hotel Potamaki. A/c interior helps to cool the revellers at this slightly scaled-down alternative dancing venue to the adjacent Stadium.

Cheers

On the main road, nearly 300m south of Hotel Potamaki. Standard bar offering shots, a range of beers and a mixture of Greek and international pop hits.

Lacey's

Right at southern end of pedestrianized street behind the park.

Shamrock

Not very Irish but Guinness is among the beers on tap at this pub with pool and karaoke; Internet for around €6 per hour.

Stadium

On the main road, 400m south of Hotel Potamaki. Benitses' prime nightspot, so popular that the occasional busload arrives from Kavos. Standard thumping disco beats with the odd Greek hit thrown into the mix.

Tribal

Halfway along pedestrianized street behind park. Small bar with a narrow interior and seating out on the park square. Doubles as cheap snack bar by day and is more pop than ethnic by night. .
 

Eating out

There are at least a dozen fast food outlets, as well as plenty of restaurants, on the main road and behind the beach-most tend to supply solid rather thanexceptional food. Don’t forget to savor the locally prepared seafood delicacies. They are just too good to be missed and the chefs do a marvelous job preparing them.

Crabs

Behind the southern end of the beach, 100m north of the water-slide.

Beachside restaurant, with shady seating, that specializes, as the name suggests, in fresh seafood and fish at reasonable prices.

Firefly

On the northernmost beach lane, 100m from the main road.

 Quiet, decent-value garden taverna offering Greek meat and vegetables as well as schnitzels. Also does a nice line in desserts.

GoldenBeach

Behind southern end of the beach, 30m north of the water-slide.

Large beachfront taverna serving all the usual local staples at reasonable prices, with a nightly traditional dance show.

Islands

On the beach side of the main road, around 300m from the northern end of the resort.

Very popular and fairly priced taverna on a raised terrace with a huge range of Greek starters and main courses, as well as international cuisine such as steaks in mushroom sauce and curries.

Rose Garden

In an alley off the inland side of the main road, about 300m from the southern end.

Garden taverna, atmospherically lit at night, which provides a range of tasty mezedhes and Greek standards, as well as stroganoffznd other foreign fare, at prices only slightly above average.

To Steki

On the beach side of the main road, under 200m from thesouth end.

Excellent small psistaria that turns out vast quantities of souvlakia and cheap grilled chops.

Traveler Tips

Transportation

Buses and Taxis are inexpensive. Abba Rent a Car offers reasonable rates on cars with fully comprehensive insurance.

Facilities & Amenities

Medical Centre, Hairdresser, Go-karting, Travel offices,  Safety deposit box facilities, bureau de charge services.

Shopping

Supermarkets, clothes and Tourist shops available.
Jewellery , leather goods and olive wood sculptures are good buys.

Beach

Beach type : Shingle and sand.
 
Water sports : Waterslide with plastic chutes, scuba Diving.

Sunbeds : Yes, there are.

Safe for children : The water is shallow and warm , suitable for children.

Eating Out

There is a selection  of Restaurants and Tavernas providing Greek and international cuisine and plenty of fast food outlets and pizzerias on the main road.

Bars, Cafes and Clubs

Nightlife is a thriving trade in Moraitika and there are many lively clubs

Popular Restaurants: Islands , Rose Garden and Moraitika Village Taverna (in Ano Moraitika).

Popular bars: Rainbow, Charlie’s, Harry and George.