Located at the southernmost tip of Corfu, this is in complete contrast to Kavos. A dense forest of cypress trees and shrubs covers some 250 stremmata (80 acres),bringing to mind the perfect setting for myths and fairy-tales. A walk amidst the luxuriant vegetation in the depths of the seemingly endless woods, is ideal at any time of day, and you can take as long as you need to find Little Red Riding Hood. The forest ends at a sheer cliff overlooking the sea, where the view of Asprokavos headland takes the breath away. The name Arkoudillas comes from the French ‘arc de l’isle’ – the island’s archway, an idiom referring to the farthest edge of land, while in ancient times it was called Amphipagas. The Monastery of the Blessed Virgin, dating from 1700, is located here, with its walls and fortifications, with the storerooms of the monks and secret trapdoors. The former overlords of the area, the Quartano family, have left their mark in the form of their family emblem, showing the Lion of Venice, an ear of maize, grapes and a pomegranate. By way of a narrow footpath you can descend to the deserted beach, to swim in crystal-clear water. Beyond Arkoudillas, the beach of Ai-Gordis is for those who believe nature to be the most important aspect of our existence.