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Corfu Beaches, Coastline, Wind Surfing and Corfu Water Sports
(Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece, GR)



Home to some of the most stunning stretches of sand in the whole of the Ionian Islands, the beaches of Corfu are spread all around the island. This means that wherever you are on Corfu, you are never from from a large selection of beaches, which will literally be just a matter of minutes away.

Many of the most popular beaches on Corfu have become notable tourist resorts in their own right, edged with facilities such as restaurants, bars and gift shops. Others have been awarded the European Blue Flag for cleanliness.




Agios Georgios is one of the island's longest and most appealing sandy beaches and the western side of Corfu. Many of the best beaches and resorts reside on the western coast, such as Pelekas Beach, which is often referred to as Kontogialos. On the northern shores of Corfu, Sidari Beach really stands out.

Corfu Beaches: List of the main beaches and resorts - Corfu, Greece, GR

• Acharavi Beach - situated around 40 km / 25 miles from Corfu Town and on the island's far northerly tip. There is much more to Acharavi Beach than first appears, with good facilities including various eateries and shops. This stretch of sand is close to Roda and around 3 km / 2 miles in length. Sun beds can be hired here and are very affordable
• Agios Georgios Beach - a rather isolated spot and certainly one of Corfu's most attractive beaches. Agios Georgios Beach is sited some 30 km / 19 miles from Corfu Town, which stands directly to the north

• Agios Gordis Beach - it is worth coming here to see the wonderful rocky formations alone. Agios Gordis Beach is very popular with visitors to the island and offers soft sand. The village of Sinrades is conveniently nearby
• Agios Stefanos Beach - a fair distance from Corfu Town, which is to be found just over 44 km / 27 miles to the east. Agios Stefanos Beach is ideal for families and widely regarded to be one of the island's safest coastal expanses of sand. The area is very much gaining popularity with tourists and becomes more developed every year
• Almyros Beach - this is a very lengthy stretch of sand and actually stretches for a staggering 8 km / 5 miles in total. The central part of Almyros Beach features a highly developed tourist infrastructure, with lots of big hotel complexes and bars. This is a good place to come for water sports, since here you are able to water ski, windsurf, hire pedalos and even try your hand at parasailing high above the coastline
• Arilas Beach - around 35 km / 22 miles to the north of Corfu Town. Arilas Beach is nice and long, very family-friendly and near to Agios Stefanos. A number of gift shops are close by should you want to write postcards whilst you sunbathe
• Astrakeri Beach - one of the region's most popular resort beaches and known for its undeveloped nature. Astrakeri Beach is situated alongside lush, exotic vegetation, which includes lots of olive trees and tropical shrubs

• Barbati Beach - around 20 km / 12 km to the north of Corfu Town and near to Pyrgi. Barbati is a spotless beach and has deservedly been awarded an EU Blue Flag
• Bataria-Kassiopi Beach - situated just 20 km / 12 miles to the north of Corfu Town. The backdrop of Mount Pantokrator is quite splendid and the slopes are brimming with mature olive plantations and citrus trees
• Benitses Beach - on Corfu's southerly coast and one pebbly beach not to overlook. Benitses Beach is outstanding and is extremely successful in its role as a leading resort. There are lots of lively night spots here, where you can enjoy live music and a unmistakable Greek atmosphere and influence
• Boukari Beach - a very tranquil resort known for its seafood restaurants and long expanse of small pebbles. Boukari Beach is never crowded and can be found 25 km / 16 miles to the south of Corfu Town
• Canal d'Amour Beach - some 34 km / 21 miles to the north of Corfu Town. Sidari lies directly east of the beach, which has become famous for its awesome coves
• Dasia Beach - to be found on the eastern side of Corfu, overlooking Albania and regularly overflowing with tourists in the summer. Dasia Beach is mainly pebbly and next to a long line of hotels
• Ermones Beach - on the western side of Corfu, opposite Kerkyra and near to Ermones. The beachfront is backed by a steep cliff face, which is actually connected to the above hotel by a scenic cable car ride, affording superb views along the way
• Gialiskari Beach - lying some 15 km / 9 miles to the south-west of Corfu Town and next to Sinarades village. Gialiskari is one of the area's best beaches for water sports and provides a range of good facilities

• Glyfada Beach - on the western coastline of Corfu and close to Pelekas. Glyfada Beach really is amongst the island's most beautiful beaches and is known for its 'Blue Flag' award for cleanliness. The beach is a good place for playing volleyball and if water sports facilities include water skiing, jet-skiing and pedalo-type boats
• Gouvia Beach - located on the northern side of of Corfu town and also relatively near to Dassia and Pyrgi. If you are driving to this resort, you will most likely need to actually park on the adjacent road
• Halikounas Beach - this is a very length stretch of sand, near to Agios Matheos village and roughly 24 km / 15 miles from Corfu Town, which stands directly to the north
• Imerolias-Kassiopi Beach - close to the village of Sidari and some 33 km / 21 miles to the north of Corfu Town
• Ipsos Beach (Ypsos) - enjoying a scenic easterly location on Corfu, next to Ypsos. This really is perhaps rather too overdeveloped and touristy for some. The resort is overflowing with burger bars, gift shops and tourists, who come here to parasail and enjoy zooming around on a banana boat ride
• Kalamionas-Kassiopi Beach - close to Sidari and around 30 km / 19 miles from Corfu Town, which is situated to the south

• Kalami Beach - a very wide and pebbly stretch which is really more of a bay than a beach. Visitors come here for the snorkelling and scenery, and close by if a large holiday complex suiting those wishing to cater. Interesting, Kalami Beach has a strong connection with Gerald Durrell and his family, who actually once lived in this part of Corfu. A number of other good beaches are in close proximity
• Kaminaki Beach - enjoying a very appealing setting alongside steep sloped brimming with olive trees. The beach here is comprised mainly of pebbles and has the advantage of being very secluded. Children will always enjoying paddling in the sea here. If you have a boat, then be sure to explore all of the coves and natural inlets. Kaminaki Beach features is own small grocery store should you fancy an impromptu picnic, although a couple of tavernas are also on hand
• Kanoni-Kassiopi Beach - around 33 km / 21 miles directly north of Corfu Town and one of the island's more trendy beaches. Lots of hotels and similar accommodation is close by and around the Sidari area
• Kassiopi Beach - a major tourist resort in this area of Corfu, with pebbly beachfront and countless neighbouring karaoke bars. However, there seems to be a successful compromise and in most places its not at all tacky or overdone. Watch out for the sea urchins, which often seem to lurk around the rocks in the sea
• Kerasia Beach - sited on the far north-easterly side of Corfu and alongside Plagia. The Kerasia Beach features some rather impressive views across Albania. There are always plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas available for hire here. The water is fairly shallow for the first few metres, becoming quite deep a little further out and therefore ideal for swimmers. Countless olive trees and pine trees surround the beach and complete the main attractions. Prince Charles is known to come here from time to time, staying at an estate in this part of Corfu
• Kouloura Beach - found on the north-eastern side of Corfu and close to Kalami and also Vigla. The stretch of sand here is really rather narrow and small, although the undeveloped setting is just lovely. There are lots of interesting rocky coves around Kouloura Beach, which are just begging to be investigated
• Krouzeri Beach - a truly spectacular spot awarded the EU Blue Flag for its overall cleanliness and excellent facilities. Krouzeri Beach can be found some 25 km / 16 miles to the north of Corfu Town. Visitors can expect to see lots of colourful flowers, historic groves of olive trees and small, white pebbles. The waters around Krouzeri Beach seem to shimmer and exude a rich emerald colour
• Liapades Beach - a very natural and undeveloped spot approximately 20 km / 12 miles from Corfu Town and located to the north-west. Liapades Beach is bounded by some rather picturesque mountain slopes and is near to Palaiokastritsa
• Marathias Beach - around 200 metres / 655 feet long and some 10 metres / 33 feet deep. Facilities next to Marathias Beach are very good and it is even possible to hire bicycles here. There are several notable hotels close by
• Messonghi Beach - directly 20 km / 12 miles to the south of Corfu Town. Messonghi Beach is highly suitable for families with young children and also offers a choice of fun water sports activities
• Myrtiotissa Beach - situated on the western coastline of Corfu and directly beneath the Monastery of Myriotissa, near to Pelekas and close to a number of vineyards. The views around Myrtiotissa Beach are awesome and you may possibly see some nudists if you come here

• Paleokastritsa Beach - a very pretty spot famed of Corfu for its extreme natural beauty and stunning rocky coves. Islanders like to believe the romantic story that Paleokastritsa was once home to the palace of King Alcinous
• Pelekas Beach (Kontogialos) - enjoying a scenic westerly location, in close proximity to Pelekas village, which is well worth exploring if you have the time. This is a highly recommended sunny spot for tourists to frequent. Kontogialos Beach is lined by a good variety of Greek-style tavernas and bars, while those looking to indulge in water sports will find they they can water ski, hire motorboats and more besides
• Perama Beach - found on Corfu's easterly shore, with charming sandy coves connected alongside the town of Benitses. Perama is amongst the most scenic beaches in the area
• Pipitos-Kassiopi Beach - situated around 37 km / 23 miles to the north of of Corfu Town and close to Sidari
• Roda Beach - lying some 35 km / 22 miles on the northern side of Corfu Town and alongside a scenic fishing harbour. Roda Beach is very much an up-and-coming tourist resort, with lots of palm trees and clear, shallow water, being perfect for families holidaying with young children

• Sidari Beach - one of the most famous beaches on northern Corfu and simply a must see for everyone. This resort is around 30 km / 19 miles from Corfu Town and home to some wonderful carvern rocks, which appear almost like sculptures shaped by nature. There are lots of small and secluded coves, where you can swim or simply just enjoy the views
• Yaliskari Beach - backed by mature pine trees and boasting beautiful fine sand. Yaliskari Beach is located on Corfu's western coast and whilst it may not be one of the biggest beaches on the island, it does have a lot of appeal and good facilities, which include snack bars, pedalos and a nearby car park. Guests at the Yaliskari Palace Hotel will find regular buses laid on for their sole use

 
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