Things To Do in Aghios Georgios South

St George South’s restaurants are spread along the main road. You can take your pick of cuisines here, with the usual steak and chips and pizza on offer, alongside Greek classics like souvlaki, moussaka and bourthelo – a tomato-based fish casserole. Seafood, from calamari to fresh sea bass, is big on the menus too.

The supermarkets along the main road are well stocked with beach essentials and picnic bits, and souvenir-wise you’ll find T-shirts and postcards in the shops. For more in the way of local handicrafts, pop over to nearby Argyrades, where shops sell locally made ceramics and jewellery. There’s a pretty fruit and veg market every day here, too.

Shopping in St George South is a small-scale affair. A clutch of souvenir stalls on the main road and by the beach do a good line in lace and leather knick-knacks. And the supermarkets will sort you out for picnicky nibbles and beach stuff. By the way, beach towels are super-cheap here, so you might want to save suitcase space and buy 1 when you’re here.

Right on South Beach, this family-friendly taverna gives you a welcome as big as its menu. The stars here are the Greek classics like paputsakia – aubergines stuffed with minced meat – and pastisada, which is pasta in a veal and red wine sauce. Portions here are pretty large, so you might want to go easy on the complimentary pitta and olives.

A signposted 20-minute walk from the resort’s north beach takes you to the nature reserve at Lake Korission. Separated from the sea by a strip of sand dunes, this saltwater lagoon is home to turtles, lizards and the rare orange-beaked oyster bird. And it’s a nice little spot for a picnic, too.

A 20-minute stroll from the northern beach takes you Lake Korrision, a huge saltwater lagoon that’s home to over 100 species of birds, not to mention turtles and lizards. And as you explore the place you’ll see rare orchids and lilies in the juniper forest around the water. There are few facilities and little shelter here, so it’s a good idea to pack a picnic and plenty of suncream.

Over in nearby Benitses, this festival really is all about the sardine. The annual event is to bring luck for the following year’s catch. You can add your own best wishes – then get stuck into the free grilled fish while you watch a pretty impressive display of Greek dancing.

To the south you’ve got Golden Beach, which blends into other stretches known as Maltas, Marathias and Santa Barbara. You’ll find the most life here, particularly in the area that backs onto St George South, with its sunloungers and watersports like parascending. There are a few tavernas on hand, too. Going north, you’ll find quieter Issos Beach, which stretches 3 kilometres to Lake Korrision and is great for exploring coves and dunes.

On the south side of the stretch, you’ve got Golden Beach, which comes with plenty of sunloungers and waterfront tavernas. It can get busy, though, so if you want a bit more peace move over to the northern Issos Beach. This spot stretches for 3 kilometres towards a saltwater lagoon – on the way, you’ll be treated to sand dunes and unspoilt coves.

The restaurants at St George South run all the way along the main road. The traditional tavernas here happily serve up Brit-friendly menus, but you can expect plenty of Greek classics too. There’s the crowd-pleasing moussaka, or you can tuck into dishes like bourtheto – a tomato fish stew – and beef stifado, a rather tasty beef casserole.

When Mad Mike, Eleas and Johnny aren’t busy keeping your glass topped up, they’ll be organising Greek dancing nights and barbecues to keep you entertained. This popular, fun-packed place near the Tzevenos Apartments also comes with pool tables and plenty of bargain-priced beers and cocktails.

Like a lot of places here, this lively spot is a restaurant that doubles up as a bar. In the evening there’s karaoke, music quizzes and bellydancing to entertain you while you sip your sambuca. But even at quieter times, with two pool tables, a Playstation and Sky TV, there’s always something going on here.

This restaurant is housed in a breezy cream-coloured building overlooking the sea. While enjoying the view, you can tuck into Corfiot specialities like stamna – tender beef cooked with cinnamon, and kleftiko – lamb with lemon juice and herbs. There’s also fresh seafood like swordfish on the menu, and mouthwatering baklava to finish off.

This festival in nearby Benitses celebrates the town’s patron saint and visitors crowd the town for 2 days of celebration. You can feast on spit-roasted lamb and kebabs from some of the food stalls, then watch local bands play traditional music and join in the drinking and dancing ’til late into the night.

The nightlife here is aimed squarely at the holiday crowd, but in a low-key way – think vibrant tavernas offering karaoke, live music and bellydancing, rather than foam parties and rowdy bars. And if you want an even more chilled-out time, you can find plenty of quiet bars where you can kick back with a relaxed drink.