Best beach in Corfu

[maryella]

One of our stops on Crystal Serenitys June 25th sailing. We were here about 25 years ago. So other than a quick stop through town I thought our kids would love to take a break and spend the day at the beach. Does anyone know of a good beach with a great taverna in Corfu?

[taxatty]

We had a very nice beach day at Paleokastritsa--protected coves with clear, beautiful water and nearby restaurants and sandwich shops.

 

Les

[Bob's Mom]

How did you get to Paleokastritsa?

[CateW]

I am looking for the answer to that question as well. It's very easy to get a taxi right at the port but many rented cars, which I don't really want to do. How did you get to the beach?

[taxatty]

We rented a car for the day at corfusunrise.com, which had a rep waiting at the pier for us with a good map and sightseeing advice--it was very easy driving and parking and much cheaper than tours or taxis.

Les

[Alan2504]

Buses from Corfu town (Kerkyra) to Paleokastritsa

 

Monday - Saturday

08.30, 09.00, 10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 14.00, 16.00, 17.00, 18.00

 

Sunday

09.00, 10.30, 12.00, 16.00, 18.00

 

Price: 4.20 EUR

 

 

Buses from Paleokastritsa to Corfu town (Kerkyra)

 

 

 

Monday - Saturday

09.15, 09.45, 10.45, 11.45, 12.45, 14.45, 16.45, 17.45, 18.45

 

Sunday

09.45, 11.15, 12.45, 16.45, 18.45

 

Price: 4.20 EUR

 

Allow 1 hour each way

[itsjb1]

We went to Glyfada Beach. It is a blue flag sandy beach.There are several places that rent beds and umbrellas. There are also several restaurants/tavernas. We negotiated a return fare with a taxi. He dropped us off and we made arrangements to be picked up at the same place at a set time. We did not pay until dropped off back at the port.

[kdowneymd]

We also went to Paleokastritsas. We rented a car, it was very easy and no wasted time. My 4 kids loved it

[Bob's Mom]

Thanks for the information - it sounds like a perfect day to take a break from all the sightseeing.

[tennismom2]

we took a cab from the dock. We hired him for three hours and he waited untill we were finished. It was very easy.

[charleysmom]

We also went to Glyfada and loved it. One of the most beautiful beaches we've seen. Sand is very hot so take some kind of beach shoes. The water is crystal clear and the beach is in what I would describe as a cove surrounded by volcanic rock. I think we might have been the only Americans there. Some of the kids were running around naked and a number of the women were topless, so if that bothers you I'd avoid that one. We rented a car to get there and my husband had a blast driving. My nephews were pretty terrified though :) Streets in the area are very narrow and winding and gas prices are over the top.

[haggis5]

Can you tell us if the beach is clothing optional? We want to bring our kids but we know from pictures our neighbor took in 1992 that it was (at least topless) at that time. It's OK if there is a little of that but if there are no kids and all adults taking advantage of the sun, they (or is it us) might be uncomfortable.

[Nylsor]

Check out this website - there's a review of Glyfada beach which says that there were nudists at the south end of the beach. http://www.greeklandscapes.com/beach/glifada-corfu.html

Paleokastritsa is beautiful. The beach is especially nice for children - and certainly no nudists!

[Shelledpea]

In most of Corfu the longer beaches are clothing on the left , very far right clothing optional, This happens mainly on the south of the island where the beaches are very long and sandy.

 

 

St gorges south is like that but also has a bit of a headland / dunes people use if they want to natural.

 

Most beaches are fairly normal ~ topless women but not bottomless.

[Softball20]

We will be in Corfu next month and these beaches sound perfect. Can anybody give me an estimate about how far they are from the cruise port?

[Shelledpea]

Hi Soft ball

 

From Corfu Town (Distances in Km):

 

Acharave 38 (sandy)

Aghios georgios north 31(sandy)

Aghios Georgios South 31 (sandy)

Aghios Gordis 17 (sandy)

Barbati 20 (Shingle)

Benitses 13 (shingle)

Gliffada 16 (Sandy)

Gouvia 8 (Shingle) & Marina / Harbour)

Ipsos 15 (shingle & Marina/ Harbour)

Kalami 31 (shingle)

Kassiopi 37 (Shingle & Marina/Harbour)

Kavos 47 (Sandy)

Lake Korisson

Messonghi 22 (sand & Shingle & marina/harbour)

Paleokastritsa 26 (sand & shingle)

Pelekas 13 (sandy)

Perama 7 (shingle)

Roda 37 (sandy)

Sidari 36 (sandy & marina/harbour)

 

These distances are calculated the best driving routes ~ Unsurfaced tracks are not used for the calculations!