Best Corfu Beaches, Things to Do & Attractions

A tavern, a house and the beach and sea of Arillas under a Greek flag.

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Arillas Beach

One of Corfu best beaches, Arillas has magnificent sunsets, clay and sand to play with, and crystal-clear waters. By a street - walk on for the quiet part.

The Avlaki beach between blue waters and lush green forest at Kassiopi, Corfu.

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Avlaki Beach

Kassiopi

A pebble beach without crowds and loud noises. Don't forget to bring a mask and snorkel and your umbrella. In the morning, enjoy the natural shade.

A bay with a settlement and a beach, and a sailing boat in the blue, Agios Stefanos Beach, Avliotes.

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Agios Stefanos Beach

Avliotes

Shallow waters, low surf, magnificent sand. Ideal for kids. Beach bars offer amenities. Walk along and you find the beach's pristine part. Colorful sunsets.

Agios Georgios long beach and a few houses and a row of three hills in the background.

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Agios Georgios Beach

St George is a long sandy beach on a crescent bay. Nice beach bars. From here you can take a boat to Timoni, a secluded beach on the bay's headland.

Kontogialos Beach on a small sandy bay surrounded by green hills and hotels.

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Kontogialos Beach

Pelekas

Wide, sandy, organized - Kontogialos is among Corfu's top beaches. Clean waters, great sunsets, quality beach bars. Take mask and snorkel.

The wide Marathias sandy beach and people enjoying on sunbeds.

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Marathias Beach

Among Corfu best beaches, Marathias is sandy, long and wide, and so spacious. You will find a few beach bars with quality services. Sunsets are mind-blowing.

Blue sunbeds on the pebble beach of Barbti and green - blue waters in the background.

photo: Jeff

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Barbati Beach

If you dont mind the pebbles, Barbati is a fantastic beach at the feet of an imposing rock. Sunbed rental, bars, and space for your own umbrella.

Shades of blue and green over the pebble beach of Kerasia, Kassiopi.

photo: Ruth Johnston / CC BY 2.0

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Kerasia Beach

Kassiopi

If you consider that villages and buildings are visual pollution, then Kerasia is for you. The Cherry Tree beach as it translates has space for everyone.

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View of the square of Spianada and the Old Fortress in the behind.

photo: Will Bakker / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Spianáda Square

Spiniada is officially the largest square in Greece and it got its name from a Venetian word meaning 'an open flat area'.

Candles burn in Paleokastritsa monastery as some visitors show interest in religious art decorating the place.

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Paleokastritsa Monastery

A fantastic monastery on a scenic cape but not for high season. Anyhow, visit also the viewpoints and Nausika's cave for pictures, and the donkey station.

Paleokastritsa's rock, on to of which is the viewpoint, for not having found any better picture.

photo: Luc Coekaerts

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Paleokastritsa Viewpoint

A viewpoint with views of Paleokastritsa's bays, the monastery, the infinite sea, and steep-rock cliffs. Go there for sunset. Simply breath-taking, innit?

Excuse us for not being able to find a better free-to-use picture of this place.

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The Blue Eye Cave

Don't go to this place without mask and snorkel. You will miss 90% of what's to see. Shimmering-blue waters, nice cave. Fabulous by kayak.

The restored, stone-built Pantokrator Monastery at Corfu.

photo: Lukas Koster / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Pantokrator Monastery

The 1347 monastery is lovely but the breathtaking panoramic view is why most people take the windy roads to the hilltop. Unless in summer, hike to this place.

Stone walls and stairs lead to the hilltop Kaiser Wilhem II viewpoint.

photo: Nadezhda Bogatyryova / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Kaiser William II Observatory

Here you lay your eyes on the same view that a German Emperor had. With a few more buildings and powerlines, I suppose. Don't miss it if you're nearby.

Two striped sedimentary rocks in the sea and a striped beach at Cape Drastis.

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Cape Drastis

Erosion has worked miracles at Cape Drastis. An excellent setting for exotic pictures with panoramic views. Sunset time is definitely best.

Aqualand Corfu Water Park's colorful multi-slides and pools.

photo: Aqualand Corfu

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Aqualand Corfu Water Park

Kids love water parks, and Aqualand's hydrotubes, catapults, and multi-slides promise serious fun times. A convenient place for the whole family.

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The front side of the exterior and the main entrance of the St. Spyridon Church in the old town of Corfu.

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Saint Spyridon Cathedral

The most known church of the island hosts the relics of Saint Spyridon, and, being located in the old town, it attracts many visitors and worshippers.

The front side and the main entrance of the Byzantine Church of Saints Jason & Sosipatros in Corfu.

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Byzantine Church of Sts. Jason & Sosipatros

The oldest Greek Orthodox church on the island, the Church of Sts. Jason and Sosipatros dates from the 11th century.

An overview showing the Pontikonisi Islet and its dense vegetation.

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Pontikonisi Islet

Corfu

This natural islet got its name from its mouse-like shape - "pontiki" in Greek - and is now one of Corfu's top trademarks.

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Panagia Vlacherna Monastery

Picturesque and most-photographed, this white temple is located on a small islet that can be reached by a 300 meters long bridge from the coast.

Angelokastro is a small castle on top of a rocky bulge on top of a hill.

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Angelokastro Castle

A golden-light sunset at an Angel's Castle? It's on top of a hill, and the view will blow your mind. Low fee, nice café-resto with a fantastic sea view.

Two church bells and small colorful flags hang on the belfry of Cassopetra church.

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Panagia Kassopitra Church

You will undoubtedly come across the beautiful Cassopetra church if you wander around. Enter, light a candle, and get some quiet time.

An overview of the peninsula that hosts the Old Venetian Fortress in the old town of Corfu.

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Corfu Old Venetian Fortress

This robust fortification on two hills has successfully repulsed numerous sieges throughout centuries. Locally referred as "Fortezza".

Achilleion, a neoclassical palace colored in olive green and beige.

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Achilleion

A villa frequented by 19th-century royals, Achilles' Mansion has lovely interior decoration, artwork, and gardens. Somehow however, it's overrated.

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A picture showing the Old Fortress and a part of the Old Town of Corfu (Kerkyra).

photo: Martin Falbisoner / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Corfu Town

An aristocratic town with Venetian elements and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, here, you might get confused as to whether you are in Italy or Greece.

Boats moored on a pier and Kassiopi's residential buildings in the background.

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Kassiopi Corfu

Kassiopi is surrounded by beautiful pebble beaches and once here, you want a day cruise to inaccessible beaches. Ideal for family vacations.

Aerial picture showing Acharavi bungalows and hotels by the sea, Corfu island.

photo: Richellas Apartment

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Acharavi Corfu

Acharavi is a nice resort town with villas, suites, and rooms to let. Nice beaches, delicious food in taverns, and some nightlife. Nothing special.

Moored boats at the pier of Paleokastritsa, and an imposing rock in the background.

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Paleokastritsa

The Old Castle, as it literally translates, has an old monastery and plenty of beaches. Cruises and sailing aren't a bad idea either. Great for families.

Agios Gordios beach and the rock in the sea at the feet of a massive hill with forest.

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Agios Gordios

Agios Gordios enjoys scenic views to cliffs and a rock in the sea. Clean waters, nice sand, and several tavernas around. And sunsets tend to be awesome.

Two-story and three-story buildings of varying colors at Pelekas, Corfu.

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Pelekas

A picturesque village with a viewpoint from where German Emperor Wilhelm II enjoyed sunsets. Great as a base to explore central Corfu, and close to the town.

A few hotels and houses of Agios Stefanos of Avliotes on the seafront surrounded by green hill.

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Agios Stefanos Avliotes

Home to long beach, Agios Stefanos is a great place to stay a few nights and explore northern and eastern Corfu, especially if you like a calm ambience.

Moraitika houses in an area covered by cypresses and other trees.

photo: Tero Vilkesalo

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Moraitika

A tiny village turned tourist resort, Moraitika is sparsely populated, except its old district, which has a traditional island feel. Base for southern Corfu.

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A Serbian flag flying over the Serbian Museum of Corfu.

photo: Milica Markovic

hidden gem

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Serbian Museum of Corfu

When the Austro-Hungarian Empire defeated Serbia in WWI, the government and army found refuge in Corfu. This museum tells their fascinating story.

A robotic female figure in a cooking scene at the Casa Parlante Museum of Corfu.

photo: Casa Parlante

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Casa Parlante Museum

Casa Parlante's amazing staff will guide you inside a 19th-century mansion where robotic figures perform traditional life routines. A memorable visit.