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Corfu's beaches range from being long endless stretches of sand while others are small, sheltered coves hidden among Corfu's rocky shores. In our guide we only add beaches which have obtained the Blue Flag - i.e. beaches that achieve a strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental education and information, environmental management, safety and other services. The beaches are sorted by Municipality / Beach name.

  ACHILLION Ag. Gordios

 

The beach of Agios Gordios  is situated on the western side of the island, directly south from Corfu town,  and is a resort beach. The beach is within walking distance of various hotels and rooms to let. The beach offers a lot of facilities and marine sports and games and is one of the few that offers scuba diving lessons. As it has achieved Blue Flag status the beach also has a lifeguard on call. The waters are quite warm as they are relatively sheltered by mainland Greece and Corfu. The flora of the beach is rich and consists mainly of olive trees, cypresses and various fruit-bearing trees planted by the inhabitants. The beach is about 600 meters wide.

 

Visitors have the following options to reach  the coast:

1.The green buses which leave from the center of the city at 8.15,9.15,10.45,13.00,14.45,17.00, 20.00

2. By car in 20 minutes.

 

  ACHILLION Benitses

The beach is located on the western side of the island, south from Corfu town. It is a sandy beach resort offering, as with most organized beaches in Corfu, various water sport facilities, lifeguard facilities. The waters of the beach are quite warm, even for the Ionian sea, as they are among the land masses of mainland Greece and Corfu. The beach sports the occasional olive tree and cypress to shelter from the sun but these are usually taken from early morning. Benitses is overrun all summer long by hordes of tourists mainly from the United Kingdom. We suggest that you get there early in the day, admire the ruins nearby, take a quick dip and then leave before the raucous holiday makers awake. Unless of course you're in Corfu for the night life - then this is the place to be.

 

  AGIOS GEORGIOS Agios Georgios

The beach of Agios Georgios is located in the North-West of the island and is a resort beach surrounded by hotels and rooms to let. The beach offers various marine sports and lifeguard services. The beach is spotted by olive trees and cypresses offering some shelter from the sun - although most are relative far from the sea and unless you're an early morning person already taken by the time you arrive. The beach has a length of about 1,5 kilometers (nearly a mile).

In order to reach the beach can take the green buses from Corfu town every two hours or with a private vehicle in about 35 minutes.

 

  ESPERION Ag. Stefanos

The beach of Agios Stefanos is located on the northwestern side of the island and is a resort beach offering numerous hotels and room to let options within walking distance. The beach, as with most organized beaches in Corfu and the Ionian sea, offers marine sport activities and lifeguard services. Various olive trees and cypresses dot the landscape of Agios Stefanos offering shelter from the sun. The beach is sandy and has a length of about 500 meters.

In order to reach the beach you may take the green buses leaving from Corfu town every 2:30 hours or with a private vehicle in about 45 minutes.

 
  ESPERION Arilas

The beach of Arilas is on the northwestern corner of the island and is a resort beach surrounded by hotels and rooms to let within walking distance. The beach is well organized offering marine sports and lifeguard services. The beach has a length of about 250 meters with the flora consisting mainly of olive trees and cypresses.

In order to reach the beach you may take the green buses which leave from the center of Corfu city every two (2) hours. By car from the center of Corfu town in about 45 minutes. The Municipality of Esperion also offers a free bus service three times a week for all the beaches though these are a bit hard to find - so its preferable to use the first two options.

 

  ESPERION Astrakeri

The sandy beach of Astrakeri is situated on the northwestern side of the island and is an organized resort beach with numerous hotels and rooms to let within walking distance. The beach is organized and offers various water sports activities. The beach has a length of about 400m. The flora is typical of the northwest of Corfu consisting mainly of cypress and olive trees.

To reach the beach you can either take the green bus service which leave from the center of Corfu city every two (2) hours. By car from the center of Corfu town in about 40 minutes. The Municipality of Esperion also offers a free bus service three times a week for all the beaches though these are a bit hard to find - so its preferable to use the first two options.

 
  ESPERION Canal D'Amour
  ESPERION Sidari
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

  ESPERION Canal d Amour

The sand beach of Canal D’ Amour is situating in northwest of the island and is a resort beach.The most important environmental activities are Seminar, Lecture, Photo and writing competition, clean up drawing competition, e.c.c.In the wider space of coast they existing a lot of facilities, like rend a car, bike, bicycles, marinely sport, and e.c.c. Also exist Hotels and rented roomsOur Beach has a length of 300 meters and a Width of 10 meters.The natural environment of the beach has not haw not rare kind of animal or Plants. The flora is rich and consists mainly of olive trees, cypresses, fruit trees and several kinds of bushes. The fauna consists only of domestic animalsThe visitors have the following possibilities in order to them reach in the coast:1. The green buses which leaving from the center of the Corfu city every one hour and a half (1.30) 2. With the car from the center of the Corfu city in forty (30) minutes 3. Municipality of Esperion has running a free buses program , three times a week for all the beaches , so quests and locals of our municipality can have the opportunity to visit and enjoy themselves .

  ESPERION Sidari

The sand beach of Sidari is situating in northwest of the island and is a resort beach.The most important environmental activities are Seminar, Lecture, Photo and writing competition, clean up drawing competition, e.c.c.In the wider space of coast they existing a lot of facilities, like rend a car, bike, bicycles, marinely sport, and e.c.c. Also exist Hotels and rented roomsOur Beach has a length of 260 meters and a Width of 30 meters.The natural environment of the beach has not haw not rare kind of animal or Plants. The flora is rich and consists mainly of olive trees, cypresses, fruit trees and several kinds of bushes. The fauna consists only of domestic animalsThe visitors have the following possibilities in order to them reach in the coast:1. The green buses which leaving from the center of the Corfu city every one hour and a half (1.30) 2. With the car from the center of the Corfu city in forty (30) minutes 3. Municipality of Esperion has running a free buses program , three times a week for all the beaches , so quests and locals of our municipality can have the opportunity to visit and enjoy themselves .

  FEAKON Barbati

The beach of BARBATI is situated north of the island 16 km from Corfu town and is a resort beach.The most important environmental activities are Seminar, Lecture, Photo and writing competition, clean up drawing competition, e.c.c.In the wider space of coast they existing a lot of facilities, like rend a car, bike, bicycles, marinely sport, and e.c.c. Also exist Hotels and rented roomsOur Beach has a length of 1000 meters and a Width of 45 meters.The natural environment of the beach has not rare kind of animal or Plants. The flora is rich and consists mainly of olive trees, cypresses, fruit trees and several kinds of bushes. The fauna consists only of domestic animals.The visitors have the following possibilities in order to reach the coast:1. The blue buses which leaving from Saroco Square every 10 minutes to Dassia ,where there is a taxi station.2. The green buses which leaving from the center of the city every half an hour.3. By the car in 20 minutes.4. Taxi-boats, which connect the beach of Barbati and Ipsos.5. Taxi station.

  FEAKON Dasia

The beach of DASSIA (opposite Chandris Hotels) is situated in the west part of the island and is a summer resort beach.The most important environmental activities are Seminars, Lectures, Photo and Writing competitions, Cleaning of the beach, Drawing Competitions e.t.c.The beach of Dassia is 200 m. long and 30 m. wide. A lot of facilities such as Rent-A-Car companies, Bike and Bicycle Hiring and Marine sports are to be found in the vicinity. Hotels of different categories and Rooms to Rent.are also available nearby.The natural environment of the beach has not any rare kinds of Animals or Plants. However the flora is rich and mainly consists of olive trees, cypresses, fruit trees and several kinds of bushes. The fauna consists only of domestic animals.Visitors can reach the beach with one of following ways:1. Blue Public Buses leaving from Sanrocco Square every half hour2. Hotel Chandris Courtesy Bus, 5 times a day (Hotel clients only)3. With private/rented car in 15 minutes from Corfu town.Our Link to website: www.chandris.gr

  FEAKON Ypsos

The beach of IPSOS is situated at the centre of the island 11 km from the center of the city and is a resort beach.The most important environmental activities are Seminar, Lecture, Photo and writing competition, clean up drawing competition, e.c.c.In the wider space of coast do exist a lot of facilities, like rend a car, bike, bicycles, marinely sport, and e.c.c. Also exist Hotels and rented rooms.Our Beach has a length of 300 meters and a Width of 20 meters.The natural environment of the beach has not rare kind of animal or Plants. The flora is rich and consists mainly of olive trees, cypresses, fruit trees and several kinds of bushes. The fauna consists only of domestic animals.The visitors have the following possibilities in order to reach the coast:1. Blue Buses which leaving from Saroco square to Dassia every 10 minutes .2. The green buses which leaving from the center of the city every half an hour.3. By car in 15 minutes from the center of Corfu town.4. Taxi stations.

  KASSOPI Avlaki

The beach Avlaki is situating in Northeast of the island and is a resort beach with pebbles.The most important environmental activities are Seminar, Lecture, Photo and writing competition, clean up drawing competition, e.t.c. In the wider space of coast they exist a lot of facilities, like rend a car, bike, bicycles, marine sport, e.t.c. Also exist Hotels and rented roomsOur Beach has a length of 800 meters and a Width of 10 meters.The natural envirome3nt of the beach has not haw not rare kinds of animal or Plants. The flora is rich and consist of the most preventative plant are olive trees, cypresses, fruit trees Mediterranean macchia.The visitors have the following possibilities in order to they reach in the coast:1.The green buses witch leaving from the center of the Bus station every day in 90 minutes.3.With the car in one (1) hour

  KASSOPI Gimari

The beach Gimari- Kalami is situate in East of the island and is a resort beach with pebbles.

  KASSOPI Kalamiones

The beach Kalamionas is situating in Northeast of the island and is a resort beach

  KASSOPI Kerasia

The beach Kerasia is situate in East of the island and is a resort beach with pebbles.The most important environmental activities are Seminar, Lecture, Photo and writing competition, clean up drawing competition, e.t.c.In the wider space of coast they exist a lot of facilities, like rend a car, bike, bicycles, marine sport, e.t.c. Also exist Hotels and rented roomsOur Beach has a length of 280 meters and a Width of 25 meters.The natural environment of the beach has not haw not rare kind of animal or Plants. The flora is rich and consists mainly of olive trees, cypresses, fruit trees and several kinds of bushes. The fauna consists only of domestic animalsThe visitors have the following possibilities in order to they reach in the coast:1.The green buses which leaving from the Bus station every day in 90 minutes.3.With the car in forty five minutes (45) Min.

  KASSOPI Nisaki/Krouzeri

The beach Nisaki- Krouzeri is situate in East of the island and is a resort beach with pebbles

  KERKYRA Alykes Potamou

Driving north from Corfu town,Alykes Potamou is the first place you come across. The beach of Alykes is situated on one of the most beautiful beaches of the island,it is today one of the most popular tourist resorts.The Alykes Potamou coast features magnificent sandy beaches and the sea offers safe access,as it is smooth and shallow for at least 20 meters.The most important environmental activities of the area are seminars,lecture,clean up drawing competition,photo and writing competition.In the wider space of the coast are taking place alot of facilities like,rend a car/bikes/bicycles,water sports and the Iberostar kerkyra golf which is provides complete and peaceful relaxation and a lot of activities like (tennis courts,table tennis,football,basketball,volleyball,swimming pool.In the area there also apartments to let. Our beach has a length of 200 meters and a width of 10 meters. The natural environment of the beach has not humming birds or any kind of animals or plants. The flora is rich and consists mainly of olive trees,eucalyptus ,fruit trees, and several kinds of bushes.The fauna consists only of domestic animals.The visitors can reach the coast by : 1.using the blue buses which are leaving from Sarroco square every 30 minutes, 2.using the green buses which are leaving from the center of the town every 45 minutes, 3.using a car .

  KERKYRA Kommeno

The Grecotel Corfu Imperial holiday resort is located on the private peninsula of Kommeno. Surrounded on both sides by clear blue seas this prestigious resort with its beautiful gardens and olive groves promises an unforgettable holiday experience. To the right are views over the town of Corfu, the distant mountains of mainland Greece and the yachting marina in Gouvia, whilst on the lest if the gulf of Dassia. The quiet exclusive hotel takes the art of luxury holidays to new heights.The hotel is surrounded on three sides by the sea with numerous small sandy creeks and bays, with changing cabins and showers, sun beds and umbrellas free of charge.

KERKYRA Kontokali

SANDY,RESORT,LIFEGUARD/LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT-SPORT FACILITIES-RENT CAR/BIKES/BICYCLES-HOTELS/RENT ROOMS,OLIVE/CYPRESS TREES,VIA THE HOTEL,SEMINAR-LECTURE-CLEAN UP- DRAWING/PHOTO COMPETITION

 

  KORISION Ag. Georgios

The beach of “San George” is situating in west coast of the island and is a resort beach, with sand. The most important environmental activities are Seminar, Lecture, Photo and writing competition, clean up drawing competition, e.c.c.In the wider space of coast they existing a lot of facilities, like rend a car, bike, bicycles, marinely sport, and e.c.c. Also exist Hotels and rented roomsOur Beach has a length of 200 meters and a Width of 10 meters.The natural environment of the beach has not haw not rare kind of animal or Plants. The flora is rich and consists mainly of olive trees, cypresses, fruit trees and several kinds of bushes. The fauna consists only of domestic animalsThe visitors have the following possibilities in order to them reach in the coast:1. The green Buses which leaving from Saroco square every hour. 2. With the car in less than an hour, from the center of Corfu town

  KORISION Marathias

The beach of Marathias is situating in West coast of the island and is a resort beach, with sant.The most important environmental activities are Seminar, Lecture, Photo and writing competition, clean up drawing competition, e.c.c.In the wider space of coast they existing a lot of facilities, like rend a car, bike, bicycles, marinely sport, and e.c.c. Also exist Hotels and rented rooms. Our Beach has a length of 200 meters and a Width of 10 meters.The natural environment of the beach has not haw not rare kind of animal or Plants. The flora is rich and consists mainly of olive trees, cypresses, fruit trees and several kinds of bushes. The fauna consists only of domestic animals.The visitors have the following possibilities in order to them reach in the coast:1. Green Buses which leaving from Saroco square, in Corfu town, every hour.2. With the car in one hour, from Corfu town.

  MELITIEON Ag. Ioannis Strogylis

The beach of Agios Ioannis Strogilis is situated in the southern part of the island of Corfu and is a resort beach.The most important environmental activities undertaken by the Municipality of Melitieon are Seminars, Lectures, Photo and writing competitions, clean up drawing competition, etc.In the wider space of the coast many facilities are offered, like rent a car, bike, bicycles, water sports etc. Also, a wide choice of restaurants and tavernas is provided hotels are situated close to the beach along self catering apartments.Our Shingle Beach has a length of 200 meters and a Width of 15 meters.The natural environment of the beach has not got any rare kind of animals or Plants. The flora is rich and consists mainly of olive trees, cypresses, fruit trees and several kinds of bushes. The fauna consists only of domestic animals.The visitors have the following possibilities in order to reach the coast:1. Green Buses depart from the centre of Corfu town every half hour the ride takes 35 minutes and the bus drops you off right by the beach.2. Driving down by car or motorcycle doesn't take very long as the beach lies only 20 kilometres from Corfu town. Leaving the town, you take the road southwards signposted for Leukimi. Driving down the east coast of Corfu you go past the village of Benitses. The beach is situated just after the tunnel you go through 5 kilometres past Benitses.

  MELITIEON Ag. Mathaios

The coast of Agios Mathaios Prasoudi is a sandy beach situated in the south part of the island of Corfu and is a resort beach.The most important environmental activities undertaken by the Municipality of Melitieon are Seminars, Lectures, Photo and writing competitions, clean up drawing competitions, etc.In the wider space of the coast a number of facilities and services are provided. These consist of restaurants and tavernas, Hotels along with self-catering apartments, rent a car, rent a bicycle, watersports etc.Our Beach has a length of 200 meters and a Width of 10 meters. The natural environment of the beach has not got any rare kind of animals or Plants. The flora is rich and consists mainly of olive trees, cypress' trees, fruit trees and several kinds of bushes. The fauna consists only of domestic animals.The visitors have the following possibilities in order to reach the coast:1. Green Buses depart from the centre of Corfu town at frequent intervals taking you down to the village of Agios Mathaios.You get off the bus 2 kilometres past the village at the turnoff for Halikouna. A thirty minute walk through the olive groves is then required in order to reach Prasoudi beach. This pleasant walk is on the road that winds round the mountain of Pantokrator. 30 minutes may sound long but it gives you the chance to visit the ancient ruins of the Gardiki Castle as well as the Prehistoric Cave of Grava.The rroad to the beach is properly signposted and you shouldn't have trouble reaching the beach. 2. The more convenient means of getting there is by car or secondly by motorcycle. Situated 25 kilometres from Corfu town the drive takes about 40 minutes given the winding road and the summer traffic. Taking the main road southwards you drive past the villages of Benitses and then Moraitika. Approximately 2 kilometres past Moraitika you turn off right at the road signposted for Agios Mathaios. 2 Kilometres after the turnoff you turn left just before the road climbs towards the village of Agios Mathaios. After this turnoff the road splits, you take the right turn and in less than 5 minutes you reach the Prasoudi beach turnoff on your left.

  PALEOKASTRITSA Paleokastritsa

In Corfu island and in the Municipality of Palaiokastritsa there is a beach named “ Palaiokastritsa Xenia”. It is sandy and is a tourist resort, as well as a place that hosts a lot of environmental and educational facilities, such as seminars, lectures, beach cleaning, drawing and photo competitions. There are also lots of sports facilities and also you can hire cars, motorbikes, and bicycles as well.

                The beach is surrounded by hotels and bungalows. The length of the beach is approximately three hundred meters and the width is appr. Thirty meters.

                The region of coast, as well as the wider region, has not been characterized officially as a region with a sensitive natural environment. The visitors will not meet any kind of rare animals, only domestic and a lot of small animals that live in the forests, like beech martens e.t.c.

                The flora of the area is very reach as moreover in all the island, with lots of olive-oil trees, cypresses and fruit trees, as well as lots of different kinds of herbs, such as oregano, thyme e.t.c.

                The visitors can get a bus to Palaiokastritsa from Corfu town and in about 25 minutes they will arrive at Palaiokastritsa Xenia beach

 

  PARELION Ermones

The beach of Ermones is situated on the west coast of the island at adistance of 15 kilometers from the town of Corfou.In the area of the beach exist a lot of facilities, like car and motorbike rental, tourist agencies restaurants, hotels etc. Just above the beach there are 4 hotels, bars and on the beach marine sports facilities ,(diving, boats for rent, windsurfing). The beach has a length of about 300 meters and a Width of from 10 to 40 meters and at one end a small river crosses it.The natural environment of the beach has not rare kinds of animals or Plants. The flora is rich and consists mainly of olive trees, cypresses, fruit trees and several kinds of bushes. The fauna consists only of domestic animals.The visitors have the following possibilities in order to them reach in the coast:1. The green buses which leave from the center of the city every 2 hours3. With a private car in about 20 minutes from Corfu townThe most important environmental activities are Seminar, Lecture, Photo and writing competition, clean up drawing competition, e.c.c.

  PARELION Glyfada

The beach of Glyfada is situated on the west coast of the island directly westwards of the capital city of Corfu at a distance of 15 kilometers and is a resort beach.In the village of Pelekas just above the beach exist a lot of facilities, like car and motorbike rental, tourist agencies restaurants hotels etc. On the beach there are two hotels, beach bars and restaurants and marine sports facilities (water ski, boats for rent).The beach has a length of about 1.000 meters and a width of up to 60 meters.The natural environment of the beach has not rare kind of animals but the water lilly (Lilium Maritimum) . The flora is rich and consists mainly of olive trees, cypresses, and several kinds of bushes. The fauna consists only of domestic animalsThe visitors have the following possibilities in order to reach the coast:1. Blue Buses which leaving from Saroco square every 2 hours for the village of Pelekas and from there every half hour a small municipal bus transfers gratis visitors to the beach.2. The green buses which leave from the center of the city every 2 hours and go to he beach.3. By private the car in about 25 minutes from town center.The most important environmental activities are Seminar, Lecture, Photo and writing competition, clean up drawing competition, e.c.c.

  PARELION Kontogialos

The beach of Kontogialos is situated on the west coast of the island at a distance of about 13 kilometres from the town of Corfu .The most important environmental activities are Seminar, Lecture, Photo and writing competition, clean up drawing competition, e.c.c.In the beach and the nearby area exist an hotel, apartments and rooms for rent ,restaurants, tavernas, bars and facilities for water sports (water ski, boat rental etc)Our Beach has a length of about 500 meters and a Width of up to 50 meters.The natural environment of the beach has not rare kinds of animals or Plants. The flora is rich and consists mainly of olive trees, cypresses, fruit trees and several kinds of bushes. The fauna consists only of domestic animalsThe visitors have the following possibilities in order to them reach in the coast:1. Blue Buses which leaving from Saroco square every 2 hours for Pelekas village and from there every half hour a small municipal bus transfers gratis visitors to the beach.2. With the car in 25 minutes from Corfu town.In the village of Pelekas just above the beach exist a lot of facilities, like car and motorbike rental, tourist agencies restaurants hotels etc. On the beach there are two hotels, beach bars and marine sports facilities (water ski, boats for rent)

  THINALIO Almyros

The beach of Almyros is situating in the northern coast of the island and is a resort beach with sand.The most important environmental activities are Seminar, Lecture, Photo and writing competition, clean up drawing competition, e.c.c.In the wider space of coast they existing a lot of facilities, like rend a car, bike, bicycles, marinely sport, and e.c.c. Also exist Hotels and rented roomsOur Beach has a length of 200 meters and a Width of 10 meters.The natural environment of the beach has not haw not rare kind of animal or Plants. The flora is rich and consists mainly of olive trees, cypresses, fruit trees and several kinds of bushes. The fauna consists only of domestic animalsThe visitors have the following possibilities in order to them reach in the coast:1. The green buses which leaving from the center of the city every day per hour in 45minutes. 2. With the car in half hour.Our Link to website: www.gelina .gr

  THINALIO Apraos-Kalamaki

One of the most popular tourist resorts in Corfu is Apraos . The unspoiled beach of Apraos combine a fantastic scenery, not far from the beach there is a large area covered by bushes, pine trees and other kinds of beautiful plants. Apraos beach is 1500 long and 33m wide. Categories of environmental education facilities on the beach include: Seminars of Lifeguarding , Beach Cleaning Campaign, Lectures. Other facilities available within the premises of the beach are several sport facilities and car, bike and bicycle rentals. Hotels and rent rooms are all available to tourists. Tourist can reach the beach using the Green Bus Service from Corfu Town to Acharavi Then there is an every half an hour bus to Apraos beach.

  THINALIO Perithia/Ag. Spyridonas

One of the most popular tourist resorts in Corfu is St. Spirydon. The unspoiled beach of St. Spirydon combine a fantastic scenery not far from the beach there is a large area covered by bushes, pine trees and other kinds of beautiful plants. There is also a rare plant which called” Lilium” although it is considered to be endangered species. St. Spyridon beach is 300m long and 35m wide. Categories of environmental education facilities on the beach include: Seminars of Lifeguarding , Beach Cleaning Campaign, Lectures. Other facilities available within the premises of the beach are several sport facilities and car, bike and bicycle rentals. Hotels and rent rooms are all available to tourists. Tourist can reach the beach using the Green Bus Service from Corfu Town to Acharavi Then there is an every half an hour bus to St.Spyridon beach .

  THINALIO Roda

One of the most popular tourist resort in Corfu is Roda beach in Corfu is 600m long and 35m wide. The unspoiled beach of Roda combine a fantastic scenery not far from the beach there is a large area covered by bushes, pine trees and other kinds of beautiful plants.

Categories of environmental education facilities on the beach include: Seminars of life guarding, cleanups as well Photograph competition: Other facilities available within the premises of the beach are several see sports facilities. Car, bike and bicycle rentals. Lastly Hotels and rent Rooms are available. Guests can reach the beach by car also green Bus service from Corfu Town to Roda beach daily.  

 

   
   
   
   

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