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Practical information

Location

Mandala House is located in the quiet village of Magoulades in northwest Corfu, an hour from the airport. We’re a 10-minute walk from Corfu Buddha Hall and 50 minutes on foot to Arillas. 

  • 10 minutes to Arillas and San Stefanos beaches
  • 15 minutes to Agios Georgios and Afionas
  • 10 minutes to Sidari town and shops

Getting here and getting around

There is no public transport in Magoulades, so we strongly recommend renting a car or scooter to make the most of your stay.

  • There’s a daily Green Bus from Corfu Town to Arillas/Magoulades, and more frequent buses to and from Corfu Town to Sidari.
  • Check the latest schedule here: Green Bus Timetable (Look for lines: Corfu–Sidari and Corfu–Arillas/Magoulades)

House facilities

  • Drinking water: The kitchen has an osmosis filter, so you’ll have fresh, clean water straight from the tap.
  • Writing spaces: Each bedroom has a writer’s desk, and the Olive Press features large tables for writing or group work.
  • Outdoor dining: There’s a spacious garden and courtyard with tables for shared meals and gatherings.
  • Yoga gear: 6 yoga mats and a range of floor cushions are available. 
  • Mosquito: Each room is equipped with nets, plug-in repellents, and natural mosquito coils for the garden.
  • Towels: Room towels are provided, along with a selection of beach towels and mats.
  • Laundry: A washing machine is available with a €5 donation to cover hot water and eco-friendly detergent.
  • Parking: There’s space for up to 3 cars beside the house. Please park mindfully in the village.

The Olive Press

Our stunning open-air workshop space, known as The Olive Press, is 7.5 x 9 metres and shaded from the sun (but not the rain).
It comfortably hosts up to 12 people for group workshops

Environmental ethos

We do our best to live lightly and invite you to join us in keeping Mandala as low-impact as possible.

  • Please avoid bringing excess plastic into the house and use the recycling and compost bins provided.
  • Our water system is a soakaway, meaning everything goes straight back into the earth. Please only use organic and biodegradable toiletries.
  • We provide organic shampoo, conditioner, soap, and body wash in every bathroom.
  • Toilet paper can go directly into the toilet (yes, unlike most places in Greece!).

You’ll also find an abundance of beach mats and sarongs in the house — feel free to borrow what you need. 

Extras and local tips

  • A bread van usually arrives around 12:30 each day, and a vegetable van comes through in summer.
  • You’ll find supermarkets in Sidari and Kavadades (Korfu Carne), and a Kostas Biomarket in summer.
  • The shared kitchen has space to store and prepare food, and the large garden table is open to everyone for meals or hanging out.
  • We provide mountain tea, though you may wish to bring your favourite teas and coffee.