If you love The Durrells of Corfu then I bet you’re dying to visit Danilia Village where many outdoor scenes of the TV series have been filmed. Today I’m going to share an awesome tip so you can visit it when you’re next on the island!
Before I go any further, though, to mention that you will find some great behind-the-scenes photos of the cast and my interviews with Kostas Krommydas who plays the super in The Durrells HERE and HERE.
You may also want to check out this nostalgic post where I share about my first visit to Danilia in 1985. You will also get to hear the details of its connection with James Bond!
DANILIA VILLAGE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Back in 2000, Danilia village was sold by the Bouas family who created it to the Greek hotel chain, Grecotel. As a result, for quite some time, Danilia Village had become accessible only to the guests of the Corfu Imperial Grecotel Resort.
But this changed in the recent years since the filming of The Durrells. So now, further to popular demand, it is open to the public for a visit again! Grecotel used to do guided tours in the recent years but they do not do that any more. However, they do admit visitors with an entry fee of 10 euros that can be redeemed at the village cafe!
Although the helpful staff there do not provide a tour, they do offer some general information, and then the visitor is allowed to roam about at their leisure and explore.
That is exactly what I did and I highly recommend it!
Danilia is open in the summer season – April to October. You may phone before your visit at #30 26610 91345.
The owner of the village, The Corfu Imperial Grecotel Resort, is in Kommeno Bay, a short drive away from Danilia village.
UPDATE! MORE SIGHTSEEING FOR THE DURRELLS ENTHUSIASTS!
In the summer of 2020, I visited the area of the film house in Kontokali and swam right below it. It was an enthralling experience! The tour was done on a boat called Dimitra J. Not sure if they are still doing it but it’s worth enquiring with them. The boat departs from Messonghi river. That tour also took us to Kalami Bay, where Lawrence Durrell once lived.
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