Across from Arillas Beach, about a mile out in the Ionian Pelagos Sea, lies a small, seemingly simple island called Gravia. For many visitors, it is just a beautiful silhouette on the horizon. For us who live here, however, Gravia is not just one island, but a small world of three: Gravia, Sykia, and Gynaika. Each name carries a story, and each story reveals something about the people of Arillas—who we were, who we are, and who we risk becoming if we forget our own words.

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On Thursday the 21st of May 2026 there will be this year’s first festival in Arillas. It takes place near the local Church and old school of Arillas village which is about one and a half km from the beach on the way to Magoulades on the main road.

From Eco-tourism to Ego-tourism: Awakening the Inner Healer

By Dimitris Kourkoulos

In recent years, Arillas has become a global magnet for alternative therapy. Strolling through the village, one sees statues of Buddha in gardens, hears mantras and encounters numerous yoga centres. From Amazonian ceremonies to Eastern practices, Arillas attracts those seeking change.

However, this is not the first time our place has been tested by "imported" fashions. For decades, Corfu and Arillas experienced pressure from a mass-tourism model, mainly from British and German visitors, who often expected our place to become an extension of their own culture: English and German breakfasts, foreign beers, foreign songs, foreign aesthetics. This mentality — that the destination should adapt to the customer's demands rather than the visitor adapting to the soul of the place — injured the local cuisine, culture and service quality, gradually altering the authentic experience of Corfiot hospitality. Nevertheless, Arillas has preserved its quality and clientele thanks to the persistence of some residents who act as guardians of local tradition and gastronomy.

Today it's the clean Monday for Greece!!

Kathará Deftéra (“Clean Monday”) is a major Greek religious and cultural holiday marking the beginning of Great Lent in the Orthodox Church, 48 days before Easter. It follows the festive Carnival period (Apókries) and symbolizes a “clean start” for the soul and body through fasting, forgiveness, and spiritual reflection.

I was born in Arillas in 1973, and my world has always been the stretch of sand meeting the Ionian Sea, watched over by ancient olive groves and cypress-trees. But my real understanding of this place comes from a lifetime spent in my father's taverna. Growing up in my father's local taverna, the wooden chairs and checkered tablecloths were my playground, my classroom, and eventually, my workplace. From my days as a teenager running plates of moussaka to my life here today, I have watched the world pass through our doors. From sweeping floors as a boy to sharing a coffee with guests today, I have spent a lifetime observing the unique parade of people who find their way to our corner of northwest Corfu.
Arillas is more than a destination; it is a living community,Over the decades, I've come to know them not just as guests, but as distinct characters in the ongoing story of our village. Here are the seven types of travelers you're likely to meet here.

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Planning your holiday in beautiful Arillas? One of the first things on your checklist is likely transportation. While the big, shiny logos of multinational car rental companies at the airport might seem like the easy option, there is a much better, safer, and friendlier alternative: Renting from a local, family-owned business.

Here is why choosing a local car hire in North West Corfu isn’t just about supporting the community.... it’s the smartest travel hack for your holiday.

ARILLAS BUSINESS ASSOCIATION- CORFU

All you need to know about Arillas if you wish to spend your vacation or to make business in our area.

Jointly organized in cooperation with the Local Councils of Magoulades, Afionas, Kavadades and  the Arillas cultural Organization

We represent the business community of Arillas and the broader area.
Some  140 different businesses here are run by approximately 50 local families.
For more than 30 years we have achieved a balance between the visitors, the locals and the businesses, based on the cooperation and mutual respect aiming to make of Arillas a sustainable tourist destination which we have to preserve.
In the recent years, we have noticed some welcome newcomers  reaching out  to become businessmen.  However, as they ignore the Greek institutional framework and the local culture, they do things, which are in conflict with everything we have achieved and tend to alter the tourist identity of the area.
Therefore, the balance achieved up to the present day is disturbed.  This is why we would like to put forth some points which we deem important for the development of the place.

Corfu Direct Flights 2026: The Complete Month-by-Month Guide

Planning your 2026 visit to Arillas? Use our comprehensive guide to find direct flights to Corfu (CFU) categorized by month and country. Click on any airline name to book directly on their official website.
The 2026 flight schedules are already being released by major carriers, making it easier than ever to secure your spot in the sun.
From the first blooms of March to the crystal-clear waters of October, here is everything you need to know about flying to Corfu (CFU) this season.