Agios Georgios Pagon (Pagi)

Agios Georgios Pagon (Pagi), Corfu

The horseshoe shaped bay of Agios Georgios Pagon on Corfu - often it is also called Agios Georgios Pagi, which is not grammatically correct - is located in the northwest of the Greek island of Corfu, surrounded by a hilly green landscape with small scattered villages. The bay of Agios Georgios Pagi on Corfu is characterized by its clean crystal clear water in all shades from blue to turquoise green. The beautiful natural sandy beach has a length of about 3 kilometres. It is often cleaned during the season and touristscan rent sun loungers and umbrellas on the beach.

The rocky outcrops of Corfu's Agios Georgios Pagon (Pagi) bay are ideal for snorkeling and diving. In the bay there are only a few smaller but not really large hotels. You will find there mainly family run holiday accommodations and apartment houses with holiday flats and smaller studios (Greek name for one-room holiday apartments). On the beach of Agios Georgios Pagon (Pagi) itself, there is a wide range of water sports available for tourists.

A large number of typical Greek taverns offer local dishes and also freshly caught fish. In several small supermarkets, which are spread out over the whole bay, so that a supermarket is always within walking distance, you will find everything for your daily needs. In addition, several souvenir shops and a few small boutiques invite you to go shopping. Rental cars, motorbikes, scooters or bicycles can be rented by guests from the holiday apartments and holiday homes in Agios Georgios Pagon (Pagi) in several places in the bay. Bicycles (including mountain bikes) can also be rented from a bicycle rental company. Sunshades and sun loungers can be rented almost anywhere on the beach. In Agios Georgios Pagon (Pagi) there are now several ATMs at different points in the bay.

Distances from the bay of Agios Georgios Pagon (Pagi) to Corfu City, to the airport and ferry port of Corfu and to other places in the area.

The bay of Agios Georgios Pagon (Pagi) is about 31 km from Corfu city (Kerkyra) with its ferry port. The distance from the international airport located 3 km south of the island's capital Kerkyra from Corfu (CFU) to Agios Georgios Pagon (Pagi) is about 34 km.

Rental cars can also be hired at the airport. In addition, many taxis offer a transfer from the airport to Agios Georgios Pagon (Pagi). The one-way taxi ride costs approx. 55, - to 60, - EUR. For more information about the transfer, see Transfer Airport Corfu - Agios Georgios Pagon.

Activities and sports in Agios Georgios Pagon (Pagi) in Corfu

At the approx. 3 km long sandy beach of the beautiful bay of Agios Georgios Pagon (Agios Georgios Pagi) there is a varied leisure offer. In particular the topics water sports and hiking are very important.

Water sport offers in the bay Agios Georgios Pagon (Agios Georgios Pagi):

The water sport centers in the bay of Agios Georgios Pagon (Agios Georgios Pagi) rent out many different water sport devices, like e.g. motor or sail boats, Stand Up Paddling, kayaks, surfboards, jet ski and water ski. Excursions and private tours with skipper can be booked with several providers. Please ask for prices on site. It is advisable not to book the water sports activities in advance but at short notice on site, as the weather conditions are decisive for whether water sports is possible or not. In Greece you can rent or drive certain motorboats without a licence. You do not need a licence to drive a conventional motorboat up to 30 hp or an inflatable motorboat up to 15 hp.

  • Spyridon Bardis Water Sports Center - In the far north of the bay Agios Georgios Pagon (Pagi):
    • Sailing boats: Catamarans, Laser, Jolly boat (rental)
    • Stand-Up-Paddling (rental)
    • Windsurfing (surfboard rental)
    • Motor boats (rental)
    • Pedal boats (rental)
      Mobile: +30-693-7762980

  • Dimitrios Bardis Water Sports Center - In the Northern part of the bay Agios Georgios Pagon (Pagi):
    • Stand-Up-Paddling (rental)
    • Kayaks (rental)
    • Windsurfing (rental)
    • Motor boats (rental)
    • Pedal boats (rental)
      Mobile: +30-694-4537667

  • Sun Fun Club - Water Sports Center in the southern part of the bay Agios Georgios Pagon (Pagi); operated by Stathis, Eleni, Fondas and Rania:
  • Diving Fun Club - Diving school in the northern part of the bay Agios Georgios Pagon (Pagi)
    • Diving excursions, reef diving, cave diving, wreck diving, deep diving, night diving
    • Beginner courses
    • PADI - Naui - IANTD/CMAS
    • Open Water Courses (beginners and advanced courses)
    • First Aid Course
    • Master Course
    • Snorkeling
      Mobile: +30-697-7246921 or +30-694-5784034

 

Hiking tours in Agios Georgios Pagon (Agios Georgios Pagi) and the surrounding area

Furthermore Agios Georgios Pagon (Pagi) is a popular starting point for many beautiful hiking tours:

Further leisure activities and sports facilities in Agios Georgios Pagon / Agios Georgios Pagi:

  • Motorbike, Bicycle/Mountainbike, Quad rental:
     
    • Front Runners - Motorbike Rentals
      Motorcycles, scooters, quads
      Location: Next to the small bridge behind Katoi restaurant approx. in the middle of the bay Agios Georgios Pagon (Pagi)
      phone: +30-26630-96009
      www.frontrunners.gr 

    • Alexandros Bikes - Bike Rentals
      Mountain bikes, motorcycles, scooters, quads
      Location: Next to the restaurant Panorama approx. in the middle of the bay Agios Georgios Pagon (Pagi)
      They offer three different biking routes (all of them last about 4 hours and take place  in North Corfu) :
    • George (north Corfu) - Agros - Arkadades - Vatonies - Pagi - St. George (north Corfu) . This route has moderate difficulty level. Available every Monday & Tuesday.
    • George (north Corfu) - Pagi - Prinilas - Vistonas - Makrades - St. George (north Corfu) .This route has high difficulty level. Available every Thursday.
    • George (north Corfu) - Pagi - Prinilas - Vistonas - Makrades - St. George (north Corfu) .This route has high difficulty level. Available every Thursday.
      Mobile: +30-694-7420028 or +30-695-7950417
      Phone: +30-26630-96071

       
  • Goldsmith courses (Ilios Goldsmiths):
  • Bowling and pool billard
    • Strike bowling center, Ioannis Kourkoulos
      Location: behind the Belle Helene Hotel in the middle of the bay Agios Georgios Pagon (Pagi)
      Phone: +30-26630-96400

  • Viewpoint "Prokima" (rock gate, behind which one can enjoy a magnificent view of the bay of Agios Georgios Pagon, the offshore diapontic islands as well as over the whole north of Corfu up to the mountains of Albania)

  • Yoga Courses
  • Horseback riding
  • Fishing
  • Sunbathing

 

Car rental Corfu and transfer Corfu airport - Agios Georgios Pagon (Pagi)

You can book a rental car in advance online, at the airport or locally in Agios Georgios Pagon (see further below in the list there). Furthermore, you can arrange the transfer as follows: by taxi, shuttle service, or by bus. Here you can find information about the transfer from the airport to Agios Georgios Pagon (Pagi).

 

Nearest major places of the bay Agios Georgios Pagon (Pagi) on Corfu

  • Agros, approx. 5 km away (in Agros there is a medical centre and a pharmacy).
  • Arillas, about 7 km away.
  • Paleokastritsa (Palaiokastritsa), about 10 km away.
  • Corfu city (Kerkyra), approx. 31 km away (sightseeing and shopping).