Benitses, Corfu
== Location == Benitses, a quaint fishing village located 12 kilometres south of Corfu town, Greece, is nestled between the sea and the mountainous areas of Aghii Deka and Stavros. The village's name first appeared in historical records in 1469. The name "Benitses" is derived from the ancient Greek word "Pinio," indicating the confluence of streams in the area, historically referred to as "Pinisse".
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Place details
- Locality
- Μπενίτσες
- Region
- Περιφέρεια Ιονίων Νήσων
- Country
- Ελλάς
- Population
- 843
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5 sectionsContents
- Location
- Population
- Benitses in Recent History
- Tourism in Benitses
- References
== Location == Benitses, a quaint fishing village located 12 kilometres south of Corfu town, Greece, is nestled between the sea and the mountainous areas of Aghii Deka and Stavros. The village's name first appeared in historical records in 1469. The name "Benitses" is derived from the ancient Greek word "Pinio," indicating the confluence of streams in the area, historically referred to as "Pinisse".
Nestled between the Ionian Sea and the lush, verdant hills of central Corfu, Benitses enjoys a unique geographical setting that combines the best of both seaside and mountainous landscapes.