The 17 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 9 guides that rank for "best beaches in corfu"
Named by 8 of 91. Paleokastritsa (Agios Spyridon Beach)Corfu, north-west, GreeceThe main beach in Paleokastritsa, with turquoise water, cliffs and a monastery view; arrive early to beat crowds.Pebbly beach with shallow water that gets deep quickly; fine for swimming, kayaking and snorkelling.
Named by 4 of 92. Canal d'AmourCorfu, north, GreeceSandstone channels and sea caves, used by sunbathers and by cliff jumpers.Visit out of season to avoid the crowds.
Named by 3 of 93. Porto TimoniCorfu, north-west, GreeceReached by a half-hour hike from Afionas, or by canoe from Agios Georgios Pagon.Both a green and a bright blue side to the water, good for swimming and snorkelling.
Named by 3 of 9
4. Barbati
Corfu, east, Greece
A white-pebble beach under Mount Pantokrator with clear water that suits snorkelling.
A more commercialised, busier beach with chairs to rent, but room to walk further down.
Named by 3 of 95. AvlakiCorfu, north-east, GreeceA quiet beach with clear water and a couple of tavernas.Small, calm and crescent-shaped with small pebbles, a good pick for children.
Named by 3 of 96. Rovinia BeachLiapades, north-west, GreeceReached only by boat or a hiking path from Liapades.Calm shallows close to shore suit snorkelling, though the hike on a hot day is tiring.
Named by 3 of 97. Liapades BeachCorfu, north-west, GreeceOne writer's favourite beach on Corfu: small, secluded, reached by a walk downhill from the bus.Turquoise water framed by cliffs on the west coast.
Named by 2 of 98. GlyfadaCorfu, west, GreeceA big sandy beach with sun beds, umbrellas, parking and food nearby.Described as the best of the list for beach parties and water sports.
Named by 2 of 99. Agios GordiosCorfu, south-west, GreeceLong and sandy among green hills, but more commercialised than the smaller beaches.One of the biggest and most visited beaches on the island.
Named by 2 of 910. KassiopiCorfu, north-east, GreeceThe area has small coves and pebble beaches; Bataria Kassiopi is a good snorkelling spot where octopus hide.Engagement Bay is a tiny bay about a 20-minute walk from town, with excellent snorkelling but many sea urchins.
11. ChalikounasCorfu, south-west, GreeceAbout 3 km of sand backed by the Korission Lagoon, with few facilities and few crowds.Nearby Issos Beach has dunes and winds that suit windsurfers and kitesurfers.
12. Faliraki BeachCorfu Town, GreeceA calm swimming spot at the base of the Old Town walls, with stone platforms rather than sand.
13. Garitsa BayCorfu Town, GreeceA narrow sand and shingle strip with the Venetian fortress as backdrop; handy after sightseeing in Old Town.
14. Agios StefanosCorfu, north-east, GreeceThe writers suggest going at sunset, when it is almost empty, if you don't mind wind and waves.
15. NissakiCorfu, north, GreeceDescribed as romantic and picturesque, with blue-green water.
16. KerasiaCorfu, north, GreeceA pebble beach good for snorkelling, with a view of Albania; bring water shoes because of urchins.
17. Astrakeri BeachCorfu, north, GreeceOne of the few sand beaches on the island, with a locals-only feel.
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Travel guides most often name May to June and September as the best time to visit Corfu.
Named by 8 of 91. Paleokastritsa (Agios Spyridon Beach)The main beach in Paleokastritsa, with turquoise water, cliffs and a monastery view; arrive early to beat crowds.Pebbly beach with shallow water that gets deep quickly; fine for swimming, kayaking and snorkelling.
Named by 4 of 92. Canal d'AmourSandstone channels and sea caves, used by sunbathers and by cliff jumpers.Visit out of season to avoid the crowds.
Named by 3 of 93. Porto TimoniReached by a half-hour hike from Afionas, or by canoe from Agios Georgios Pagon.Both a green and a bright blue side to the water, good for swimming and snorkelling.
