Full-Service Beaches in Corfu

Facilities: 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

Facilities: Dassia is recorded as an organised, family-friendly beach with Blue Flag status.

Dassia Beach lies on Corfu’s east coast, around ten to twelve kilometres from Corfu Town, in a broad bay backed by green hills and a developed line of hotels and places to eat. The shoreline mixes sand with fine pebbles, and its gently sloping seabed keeps the water shallow for a useful distance from shore.

Type

Mixed

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Small lot

Certification

Blue Flag

Facilities: Organized beach with sunbeds, umbrellas, showers and toilets 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

Facilities: Acharavi is an organised beach with family-friendly and snorkelling markers in the verified record.

Acharavi Beach stretches for several kilometres along Corfu’s northern coast beside the village of the same name. Its shoreline mixes sand and pebbles, with sandier patches towards the north, and continues towards the neighbouring shores of Almyros and Roda.

Type

Mixed

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Small lot

Facilities: The beach is organised in sections, with confirmed sunbeds, umbrellas, showers, toilets, tavernas, food, a beach bar and water-sports operators;

Agios Georgios Pagon is a two-kilometre sandy bay on Corfu’s northwest coast, around 35 km from Corfu Town. Golden sand, a gentle entry and typically calm, clear water make the long curve appealing to families and relaxed swimmers, while green hills frame the bay.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Roadside

Facilities: Organized beach with sunbeds, umbrellas, showers and toilets 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

Facilities: Organized beach with sunbeds, umbrellas, showers and toilets recorded in our verified inventory.

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

Facilities: Along the promenade are organized zones with sunbeds, umbrellas, showers, toilets, and beach bars / tavernas.

Arillas unfolds along Corfu’s north-west coast as a long, golden sandy shore with a gently shelving seabed that stays shallow for a fair distance — ideal for families and leisurely swims. The water is clear and tranquil under normal wind conditions; protection from the headlands helps moderate waves.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Roadside

Facilities: Organized beach with sunbeds, umbrellas, showers and toilets recorded in our verified inventory.

Barbati is a stylish resort beach on Corfu’s northeast coast, about 20 km from Corfu Town. It’s framed by the slopes of Mount Pantokrator, offering a dramatic mountain-meets-sea backdrop.

Type

Pebble

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Small lot

Facilities: The beach is modestly organized: a few sunbeds and umbrellas are available, plus changing areas and toilets nearby via local restaurants, and there are one or two restaurants or tavernas above the cove.

Bataria is a small, picturesque cove tucked beneath the hills north of Kassiopi. Its shoreline is composed of smooth white pebbles rather than sand, and the seabed descends fairly steeply—water depth increases quickly near the edge, making it more suitable for confident swimmers and snorkelers.

Type

Pebble

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Roadside