Rating of the best sandy beaches in Corfu

Glyfada is called the "king of the beaches" and the "Golden Coast" of Corfu. These epithets eloquently testify to the special beauty and popularity of the area among tourists choosing a beach holiday on this Greek island. The Greek toponym of the village, which passed to the beach, means "salty spring", which is associated with the once existed here wells with fresh water. Now it is a popular resort and one of the best beaches on the west coast of the island.

Agios Georgios Argyradon is a wide beach with fine sand and clear calm water, surrounded by fruit and olive gardens and ... fashionable hotel.

Paleokastritsa is the most popular beach in Corfu, shrouded in an aura of ancient myths. According to legend, the legendary Odysseus stayed here. The history of the name of the beach is intertwined with echoes of the Byzantine era. The toponym is associated with the tumble-down Byzantine fortress located near it and translates as "a place with an old castle." The picturesque landscapes of Paleokastritsa have long gained fame as a hallmark of Corfu, and the coast is considered one of the best for a beach holiday on the island.

Perulades is one of the few European beaches that tourists can see in its primitive form. It is located on a narrow strip of shore, over which one hundred meter cliffs hang and which can only be seen at low tide. The tides completely hide it under the water, which is the highlight of this hard-to-reach beach.

Ermones Beach (Odyssey beach) is a cozy and calm place on the northwest coast. Just what you need to take a break from the bustle of the city. This piece of paradise is even mentioned in ancient Greek myth, according to which an angry Poseidon threw the ship of Odysseus to the shore of Ermones. Now, due to the fact that two 5-star hotels and a golf course have been built on its shore, a larger percentage of holidaymakers there, are wealthy people.

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Agios Gordios is a real paradise on the west coast of Corfu. In numerous photos with the beautiful beaches of this Greek island, it is easily recognizable by its cliff protruding from the sea and its rocky relief. The origin of the settlement name and the beach itself next to it is associated with the name of an old church, which is still preserved near the coast. The fact that the legendary Queen frontman loved being here makes this place more attractive.

Halikonas Beach (as its continuation - Issos Beach) separates Lake Korission and the Ionian Sea and has a long elongated shape.

Kalami Beach - a picturesque beach on the north-eastern outskirts of Corfu, which is often called the "black pearl" of the island. Such a poetic name is associated with an unusual shade of the bottom, which breaks through the thickness of turquoise waters when illuminated by the sun. Once this was a closed beach for the British, but now the Germans and the French also like vising it. This is one of the best places on the island for a relatively secluded unforgettable vacation of true romantics.

If you want to relax away from the noisy and crowded beaches, Almiros will realize your dream, because it is the least visited in this part of the island.

Acquaintance with the southern coast of Corfu is perhaps worth starting with Marathias. This is a huge sandy beach with the Blue Flag. The descent is smooth, the waters are shallow for the first 50 meters from the shore. It's located 32 km away from the capital, you can get here either by taxi or by bus, which is considerably cheaper. If you want, you can also rent a car.