Agios Georgios (north/Pagon) is situated on the NW coast of Corfu and is NW of Kerkyra (Corfu Town). The airport is just south of Kerkyra. To get to AG the road has to pass over a high ridge via the Troumbeta pass. (See the google image of the ridge (select "terrain") running across the north of Corfu.) The road then narrows as it winds down to the coast via several small villages including Pagi before reaching AG. (On the Google image (select "map") AG is not marked confusingly in the correct place, but AG's "horseshoe" shaped bay can be clearly seen. This is where AG is - despite Google's attempts to tell you it is north of here!) The NW coast stretches from Paleokastritsa with its monastery through to AG and on to Arillas (via Afionas) and Agios Stephanos where the coastline turns to travel south to north. Except for Paleokastritsa (which is very commercialised), the other small villages (with their beaches) are within walking distance of AG along quiet roads or footpaths.
With the advent of low cost airlines, the independent traveller can get to Corfu at reasonable cost and combined with staying at Angelos can enjoy a holiday which does not break the bank, but more importantly avoids the pressure of doing things the way that package holiday companies force you to do.
Some of the airlines flying to Corfu from the UK have come and gone, but Easyjet has taken on some of the routes and now offers flights (from May to October) from Gatwick (several flights a week), Manchester and Bristol (each 2 flights / week). There are other chartered airlines operating from the UK to Corfu during the summer and these should be checked for availability and price. Sometimes there are last minute bargains, but check on arrival times at Corfu. Some of them land in the small hours of the morning and onward transport to AG may be a problem.
Getting from the airport to AG is either by taxi directly to AG (45-50 euros) or by taxi to the "green bus/coach" station in Corfu Town (10 euros) The direct taxi route should take about 45/50 minutes. Before taking the taxi make sure that the tariff is no more than 50 euros and that the driver clearly understands that it is AG - Pagon or AG - North that you want to go to. Otherwise you will head south to the other AG. Also when you arrive at AG you will probably enter the village on the eastern side. Angelos is about as far west as you can go in AG along the beachfront, but you do have to do a small diversion inland to get to the western side of AG before you are back on the beach road. See photograph of the approach to Angelos
If you take the taxi to the bus/coach station and then onto AG by bus (3.30 euros per person), the air conditioned bus takes approximately 1 hour but runs only 4 times per (week) day and only twice on Saturdays. (Timetable). Angelos Apartments is the last stop on the route before the bus turns around and heads back to Corfu Town - so you cannot miss it (But see photograph)
The other alternative to get to AG from the airport is via a hired car.
Cash machines: There are no cash dispensing machines in AG. There is one in Arillas however - turn right where the beach road meets the main road (Marina Hotel) and it is approx 300 m on the RHS (next to car hire). Otherwise you will have to go to Sidari or Corfu Town.
Internet Cafe: Katoi Bar - just off the beach road on the eastern side of AG (also visit their WC which must be the most "opulent" in Corfu/Greece!). Internet cafes are also available in Arillas
If you like swimming in a reasonably calm / sometimes "mirror like" sea then AG is perfect for you. The water is usually crystal clear and AG did have a "EU Blue Flag" status, but this might have changed. There is a "diving school" along the beach road and snorkelling around the rocky outcrops on the west of the beach is possible. In spring/early summer the water temperature can surprisingly be quite cold and wet suits may help those who feel the cold.
There are a number of places in AG where boats (motor driven and sailing) can be hired. The boat hire run by Spyros (Angelos' brother) is recommended and is conveniently situated right in front of Angelos Apartments. He can take you by boat to Paleokastritsa or to a "hideaway" beach for the day and pick you up later.
Walking through the surrounding countryside and to the nearby villages can be very rewarding with magnificent views and shady paths through some of the best olive plantations in Greece. In spring the magnificent wild flowers and in autumn the wild fruits provide interest around every corner. Wild orchid enthusiasts can see at least four types of orchid in early spring within a kilometre of Angelos - but you will have to find the locations yourself by looking very carefully! The booklet and map of the walks in the area (see below) is strongly recommended. This describes most of the walks in the area - both short and long.
Catch the bus to Corfu Town: if you need to return to the commercial world.
General Information: the website www.agiosgeorgios.info has been put together by "Den" an AG enthusiast. His excellent site will answer most questions that you may wish to ask about AG and the surrounding area.
Walks and walking: In addition to the above link, another informative website is that of Lance Chilton's Walking in NW Corfu. His book and maps of walks in the area will add to your enjoyment of your surroundings. He also has a book with a list of the local flora and fauna to NW Corfu, but it is unfortunately not illustrated.
Wild flowers: "Wild Flowers of the Mediterranean", Blamey & Grey-Wilson (A&C Black - London) ISBN 0-7136-7015-0 although a bit on the heavy side to take with you, can be used in conjunction with Lance Chilton's list (mentioned above) to provide information and illustrations of the wild flowers to be seen in the area.