All Places in Corfu
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Glyfada is a large beach with fine sand that lends a characteristic blue-green hue to the water. It is fully organized, with umbrellas, recliners, showers, water-sports and a beach volleyball court. The southern end is relatively secluded. This is the most cosmopolitan beach on Corfu, with a large hotel and many villas, apartments and bungalows in the vicinity, and especially Read more...
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This is a relatively quiet beach with a combination of sand and pebble. It is surrounded by cliffs, and there’s a small river flowing to the sea at its middle. This is where, according to one interpretation of the Homeric myth, Nausicaa, daughter of King Alcinous of the Phaeacians, happened on the shipwrecked Ulysses. Conveniences are provided, and a few Read more...
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The beach is far from the main road, and a car is needed to get there; motorists, however, are advised to leave their cars a kilometer or so from the beach, as the road is very narrow, and there is very little room for maneuver if two automobiles meet. Despite the difficult access, the beauty of Myrtiotissa (or Myrtidiotissa) beach Read more...
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This is a small, sandy and shallow beach, usually chosen by families with children. Part of it is operated by a resort nearby. A canteen provides drinks and snacks. The views towards the Lazaretto islet, and the town and Old Fort in the background are beautiful. 6.5 km from Corfu Town; No.7 City Bus (Blue Line); a ten-minute walk from Read more...
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The open bay forms a long, sand-and-pebble beach that provides amenities for persons with disabilities. Water-sports establishments and a diving school operate here. A small harbor on the south end provides boats for rent. Ipsos boasts a large number of bars and restaurants, and a fully-fledged nightlife mostly for younger people. The lushly green hills above enclose the village of Read more...
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Dassia is one of the most popular beaches on the island. It forms a long strip of sand and fine pebbles, with shallow waters. Infrastructure exists for persons with disabilities. Water-sports facilities are extensive, and the area nearby is fully developed for tourism, with a large variety of stores and restaurants. About two kilometers from the beach, at the village Read more...
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The municipal beach of Agia Aikaterini is sandy and very shallow. Recliners and sun umbrellas are free, and there are amenities available for persons with disabilities; a bar-restaurant is open, and a number of basketball and volleyball courts are free to use. The beach is popular with Corfiots of every age. 4.5 kilometres from Corfu Town; No.7 City Bus (Blue Read more...
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Gouvia is a small, sandy beach, protected from heavy weather inside the large Bay of Gouvia. It is organized, and provides amenities for persons with disabilities. The Gouvia yachting marina and the impressive ruins of the old Venetian shipyards are nearby. The village itself has a developed tourism infrastructure, with many restaurants, bars and cafes. There is an attractive view Read more...
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FeaturedPalaeokastritsa, already known from the writings of foreign travelers in the nineteenth century who came here to draw inspiration from its peerless natural beauty, must be the most famous resort on the island. Trees seem to be suspended from sheer crags that hang above the green-and-blue waters. Wild-looking rock formations drop into the sea to open into domed grottoes, a Read more...
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Monastery of Vlacherna dates from the 1600s. Small boats sail from the quay to the Pontikonisi islet with its picturesque Chapel of Pantocrator, built in the 1200s and one of the oldest Byzantine monuments on the island. Read more...