Beaches of Corfu

If your idea of a dream holiday is to lie on beautiful beaches and swim in clear waters, Corfu is the place for you. It is the beloved vacation spot of sunbathers and water sports enthusiasts, because most beaches have soft sands and ideal weather conditions for windsurfing, waterskiing and other beach activities. Some beaches have rocky coves that are perfect for snorkelling and scuba diving. The majority of Corfu beaches are organized to various degrees, and offer a variety of beach facilities, ranging from canteens and beach bars to restaurants and shops. Whatever your needs, you will be sure to find a suitable beach in Corfu.

If you want to stay away from the maddening crowd and spend your days relaxing in quiet settings, we recommend the beaches of Agios Georgios Pagon, Agios Spyridon, Arillas, Kalami, Kaminaki, Nissaki, Chalikounas and Asprokavos. Beaches like Ermones, Paramonas and Kontogialos are relatively organized. Mirtiotissa Beach caters mainly to nudists, as it is surrounded by cliffs that offer privacy to swimmers and sunbathers.

If you are spending a family holiday in Corfu, you have an abundance of family beaches to choose from. Many Corfu beaches have shallow waters deepening gradually, and soft sand where children can play for hours. Corfu family holiday beaches are in Acharavi, Roda, Agios Georgios Argyradon, Agios Gordios, Dassia, Gouvia, Sidari and Barbati.