Beaches with Beach Bars and Tavernas in Corfu

Food & drinks: Parts of the beach are organized with sunbed/umbrella rentals, showers and toilets, nearby beach bars and tavernas, plus water-sports operators;

Benitses Beach lines the east-coast road through Benitses village. The shoreline is mixed: a small sandy strip by the marina and longer sections of fine pebbles to the north. Water is typically clear and generally calm on this side of Corfu, with only occasional chop in onshore winds.

Type

Mixed

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Large lot

Certification

Blue Flag

Food & drinks: The bay is large, lined with hotels, tavernas, cafés, and lush green hills in the background.

Dassia is a popular beach on the east coast of Corfu, located about 10-12 km from Corfu Town. The beach is a mix of sand and fine pebbles, with a gently sloping seabed that gives shallow waters for a good distance — making it pleasant for swimmers, families, and those wanting both comfort and natural scenery.

Type

Mixed

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Small lot

Certification

Blue Flag

Food & drinks: beach bar, taverna, food service recorded in our verified inventory.

Glyfada is one of the island’s most popular west-coast beaches, about 15–16 km from Corfu Town. It features wide stretches of golden sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters. The bay is backed by green hills and cliffs, giving scenic sea views and occasional shade from trees or terrain.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Large lot

Certification

Blue Flag

Food & drinks: beach bar recorded in our verified inventory.

Issos is a long, sandy stretch on Corfu’s southwestern coast, backed by impressive sand dunes and just north of the village of Agios Georgios Argyrades. The beach lies beside the protected Korission Lagoon creating a striking natural landscape.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Small lot

Certification

Blue Flag

Food & drinks: beach bar, taverna, food service recorded in our verified inventory.

Stretching for several kilometers along Corfu’s northern coast, Acharavi Beach borders the lively village of Acharavi. The shoreline is a mix of pebbles and sand (with sandier patches toward the north) and the sea bed slopes gently, making the shallow waters suitable for families and casual swimmers.

Type

Mixed

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Small lot

Food & drinks: beach bar, taverna, food service recorded in our verified inventory.

Agios Georgios Pagon (northwest Corfu) is a long, gently curving bay with soft golden sand and shallow, clear waters. The sheltered bay, lush hillsides, and the relatively gentle slope into the sea make it ideal for swimming, families, and relaxing beach days.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Roadside

Food & drinks: beach bar, taverna, food service recorded in our verified inventory.

Agios Gordios is a long, picturesque beach on the west coast of Corfu, framed by lush green hills and cliffs. It offers a beautiful stretch of soft golden sand (especially at the southern end) that slopes gently into the clear Ionian sea.

Type

Mixed

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Large lot

Food & drinks: beach bar, taverna, food service recorded in our verified inventory.

Agios Spyridon is a charming beach located in the Paleokastritsa region on Corfu’s northwest coast. It occupies a bay just under the road, near the Church of Agios Spyridon, and is part of the cluster of coves and beaches around Paleokastritsa. The setting is scenic, combining cliffs, greenery, and clear sea water.

Type

Mixed

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Large lot

Food & drinks: a few bars/tavernas;

Small resort beach at the mouth of the Antinioti Lagoon, split into two coves and oriented to the NE. Shore is predominantly sand with occasional pebbles at the waterline; seabed is shallow with clear water and generally calm conditions, though northerly winds can bring some chop.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Roadside

Food & drinks: The beach borders a shallow bay, making it especially family friendly, and the village retains a laid-back charm with local tavernas, shops, and a small harbour.

Agios Stefanos (also called San Stefanos Avliotes) is a relaxed resort village on Corfu’s northwest coast, known for its long stretch of sandy beach, gentle sea, and scenic views toward the Diapontia Islands.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Small lot