Corfu Beaches

The coastline of Corfu offers around 41 beaches some which are blue flag, but all of them beautiful. Below is a mention of few of the prominent beaches of Corfu.

Agios Georgios is approximately 30 km south of the island’s capital. The 5km long beach surrounded by green hills is isolated and is one of the most beautiful beaches of the island.

Agios Stefanos is a sandy beach 35 km northwest of the island’s capital and is considered as one of the best and safest beaches of the island offering umbrellas, sun beds and water sport facilities.

Ermones is a popular beach resort on the west coast of Corfu, a long sandy beach surrounded by tree-covered hills that offers sun beds and umbrellas rentals, water sports and a large range of hotels and some restaurants.

Kalami is a wide beach of flat stones located 30 km north of the capital with many restaurants, bars and accommodations.

Miriotissa the unofficial nudist beach described by Lawrence Durrell as “the loveliest beach in the world” attracts thousands of visitors every summer. Surrounded by dramatic trees-covered cliffs the beach is located below the charming Miriotissa Monastery.

Roda a fishing harbour turned resort that has a long sand and pebble beach which offers water sports facilities and sun beds rentals. The old harbour is the focus of nightlife with many restaurants and lively bars.

Agios Gordis one of the most popular beach areas in Corfu offers impressive rock formations and a long sandy beach with sun beds and umbrellas rentals as well as water sports facilities.

Arrilas situated approximately 35 km from the island’s capital is a two km long sandy beach situated between two small peninsulas that protect it from the wind.

Barbati 20 km north of the island’s capital is a beautiful long pebbled blue flag beach that offers umbrellas and sun beds rentals.

Glyfada situated 16 km west of corfu`s capital is a large sandy beach in beautiful scenery made of impressive rock formations in the sea and trees-covered cliffs offering sun beds and umbrellas rentals, water sports, a large range of accommodation, shops and restaurants.Exotic Car Rental Miami seo agency

Kavos with its 2km long beach is a busy and crazy resort with many bars, clubs and other activities located 47 km south of the island’s capital.

Palaiokastritsa situated 26 km northwest of the island’s capital has six sandy and pebble beaches surrounded by olive trees forests, impressive hills and cliffs and a host of taverns overlooking the bay.

Sidari is a busy little town with a long sandy beach, the Cannal de l’Amour that provides many facilities such as sun beds and water sports.

Corfu Car Rental, Corfu cars for hire, Sunrise Car Rental, and Nova cars are some of the car rental companies in Corfu.
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Corfu

Corfu is an island located just off the West coast of Greece. Corfu enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate along with excellent beaches making it a popular destination for holiday makers. Unlike other Greek islands Corfu is green with vegetation; hot and dry summers along with winter rain creates lush vegetation which is dominated by over 2 million olive trees.

The Old town of Corfu is a labyrinth of narrow streets known as kantoúnia paved with cobblestones, sometimes tortuous but colourful and clean. A promenade rises by the seashore towards the bay of Garitsa together with an esplanade between the town and the citadel known as Spianada with the “Liston” arcade the west side of which is full of cafes and bistros.

Palaio Frourio is an old Venetian fortress built on an artificial islet with fortifications surrounding its entire perimeter. The interiors have been restored for use in special events like concerts and sound and light productions. The central high point of the citadel has a military observation post at the top with a giant cross at its apex. At its foot lies the St. George’s church, in a classical style punctuated by six Doric columns.

Neo Frourio is a complex fortification at the north eastern part of the city. Now open to the public one can see the maze of medieval corridors and fortifications.

Ano Plateia and Kato Plateia are two parts of the biggest square in South-Eastern Europe and one of the largest in Europe. This is full of green spaces and interesting structures and has an ornate music pavilion where the local “Philharmonikes” have classical concerts.

Kavos the southern resort of Corfu has a long strip which runs parallel to the coast line with many bars, clubs, restaurants, shops, hotels and apartments popular with the tourists.

Car rental companies on the island of Corfu include Corfu Car Rental, Corfu cars for hire, Sunrise Car Rental, and Nova cars.

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