The 3 Most Beautiful Beaches in Corfu, Greece

Are you looking for a summer destination with the most beautiful beaches as early as today? After celebrating the Christmas season, where are you planning to go for your summer vacation? If you want to experience summer heat in an unfamiliar yet interesting haven, go book your flight to Greece, and chase the clean waters and lush of greens in Corfu Island! The Corfu Island is lying in the northwestern side of Greece. It is among the favorite Greek Islands to visit for the natural view and the excellent travel experience it gives to its visitors. You might want to consider getting to know not only the cosmopolitan villages and fancy looking yet affordable hotels in Corfu but the perfect beaches in here are also a must visit, where you will surely enjoy a fun summer stay! 

Alright, let's get down to our business where we will be checking out the beautiful beaches in Corfu, Greece. Oh, wait. We almost forgot to inform you, guys. Corfu Island owns 115 beaches! How int he world are we going to visit them all in a day? 

Don't panic. Leave it on us. We decided to list down the 3 best beaches in Corfu instead! But hey, if you will be staying longer in Corfu, taking over the 115 beaches is not so impossible! Just know how to bargain your way into the Corfu apartments, as soon as they offer you the best price, you can stay for as long as you want and go on a beach hopping tour! So, let's get our flaming list started, shall we?

The 3 Best Beaches in Corfu Island, Greece

1. Paleokastritsa

Location: 25 km outside of Corfu Town 

The number 1 beach in Corfu is unquestionably, the Paleokastritsa. It is also called the "Old fortress" by the locals because of its natural setting just outside of the green forest that adds up the cool breeze the bluish-olive green ocean brings at the wide sandy beach of Paleokastritsa. Get a satisfied tummy by having your lunch prepared by the chefs at any local taverns located at the pristine beach. Then hop on a church tour by visiting the Monastery of Virgin where an interesting collection of books and icons, as well as other post-Byzantine objects, are being kept.

Paleokastritsa Beach.

2. Agios Gordios

Location: 19 km from Corfu Town

Are you the sunset-loving kind of person? You'll love the golden sandy beach of Agios Gordios then. Mountains, green olive trees, impressive rock formations, taverns, and beautifully designed Corfu hotels are most of the sceneries you will get when in Agios Gordios. It is also a haven for the kids where they can build sand castles, swim, and just go after the little splash of the waves.

Agios Gordios is the beach for the kids! 

3. Glyfada

Location: 16 km from Corfu Town

Another family friendly beach near the Corfu Town is the Glyfada. It is one of the Blue Flag beaches in Greece due to the magical and alluring blue waters of the sea surrounding it. There are sunbeds, umbrellas, taverns, shops, as well as Corfu apartments in and near the Glyfada beach. Why don't you try windsurfing or riding a jet ski while in here? There is a variety of water sports facilities within the area of Glyfada.

Glyfada beach.

Where To Stay in Corfu Island in Greece?

The Atlantis Hotel in Corfu.

Visiting Corfu to chase the stunning beaches of the island is always a good idea. Make the most out of your stay by living a simple and local life at the Atlantis Hotel in Corfu! It is a 2-star accommodation that can be found in the Corfu Town. You can never be left out by choosing the Atlantis Hotel as your accommodation while in Corfu! From air-conditioned rooms to Corfu apartments with its own living room to welcome your new found buddies or guests! The Atlantis Hotel is one of the topnotch Corfu hotels in town that offers you a picturesque view of the mountain, sea, and the port that is bordering the hotel. And did you know, the Atlantis Hotel in Corfu is also near the most beautiful beaches in Corfu? That's right! So if I were you, I will be nestling at the Atlantis Hotel and go to as many beach as I can while in Corfu!

Atlantis Hotel: A clean-looking room with a veranda overlooking a scenic view.

Go after your dream summer destination! Visit the beautiful beaches in Corfu as well as the Atlantis Hotel! Enjoy your stay!

Corfu hotels - Stay in the best and visit Pontikonisi

Corfu is a unique island and all this is something that anyone who feels everyone that visits it. The long periods of time during which it was under the Venice occupation has left its stamp on the cultural heritage. Apart from the magnificent architecture and artifacts though, Corfu is known for its amazing natural beauty. The most known place – which is nowadays a trademark of Corfu – is Pontikonisi, a small green island near to Corfu town. Another great reason to go to Corfu is the great hospitality that the locals offer to everyone. Whether you decide to stay in one of Corfu hotels or find one of Corfu apartments to rent, you will find yourself enjoying a unique experience as everyone will give their best to make you feel at home.

View of the majestic island of Pontikonisi

 Pontikonisi is the main attraction of the island. During touristic seasons you can easily find a small boat to transfer you there, as there are people doing this route multiple times per day. Once you are there you can admire the church of Pantokrator. What is special about this church is that it has been built about 1,000 years ago, during the Byzantine era of the island.  The name of the island means “mouse island” in Greek and there are two different stories of how it got this name. The first onw says that it got it from its shape, which reminds a mouse. The second and more likeable is that it got the name from the fact that it is so small. The fact of it being so small gave it also a special spot in ancient Greek legends. According to Homer, Odysseus’s last stop was Corfu; the local myth continued that this was the boat of Odysseus which Poseidon decided to turn into stone during the storm. Last but not least, in case you will find yourself in Corfu during the first days of August, try to arrange the trip to Pontikonisi at 6th of August. During this day it is special celebration and it’s the only day of the year that you will get to admire the inside of the church.

A closer look of Pontikonisi

 Regarding your stay on the island, there are several Corfu apartments for rent, as well as Corfu hotels form which you can choose. In general, the locals have a great reputation about their hospitality and you will definitely feel welcomed.

Room in Hotel Atlantis in Corfu with magnificent sea view

Among the rest of the hotels, the one that stands is the Atlantis hotel in Corfu. The location of the hotel can be considered as ideal as it is only few minutes away from both the port and the old town. On the same time it offers every comfort that a modern hotel can provide to its guests. Last but not least, the view from the rooms is breathtaking; you can enjoy it from your balcony while having your morning or while relaxing after a long day.
The best thing about Corfu is that it combines the art and culture with great natural beauty and top quality of accommodation and services. You can be sure that staying in one of Corfu hotels or choosing one of Corfu apartments for rent will be the best thing at the end of a long and tiring day.  On the same time you will get from all the unique places that you will visit memories that will never fade away.

Corfu Apartments to Rent near Fortress

Visiting Fortezza and nearby Corfu apartments to rent

South East of the Old Town of Corfu, the visitor can see the spectacular first Corfu fortress (Fortezza); an architectural miracle with advanced fortifying building techniques with it roots going back to Venetians and even further back to the glorious days of the Byzantine Empire and historians estimating its building time around the 6th Century AD.
What a great place to visit when deciding to spend your holidays on the island of Corfu.

Fortezza, Corfu - View from the sea

So where could someone stay ?

Deciding to stay close the Old Town of the island is certainly a great choice, since you will have so many places to visit and a small distance to cover. The island is well organized and therefore the visitor has the luxury of choosing a great variety of Corfu apartments to rent and even more Corfu hotels in town.

Corfu, Greece ... The Old Town

Atlantis Hotel is ideally situated only few minutes away from the port and the Old Town. Offering to its guests all the modern comforts a hotel can offer Atlantis Hotel proves to be a great choice at very competitive rates. 

Atlantis Hotel, Corfu apartments and rooms await you to accommodate your needs

The 61 Atlantis Hotel Corfu apartments and rooms in Corfu Town will assure you will enjoy your stay on the island and focus your energy on what to visit. So after settling down and having a refreshing shower you can visit this spectacular Corfu Old Fortress.

Atlantis Hotel, Corfu, Main Entrance

Walking inside Fortezza

When reaching the site of Fortezza in Corfu, you can easily understand, without being an expert on defense matters, that its excellent location provides additional strategic advantages to the defenders of the city as it is easily defensible from land while the clear visual access to the surrounding beaches and the open sea made it almost impenetrable. .!

Fortezza, Corfu - From the air it is easy to understand why this was
an almighty Fortress in the past

The nowadays fortress’s main gate is found in front of the legendary Liston from the side of the Spianada Square. In order to enter you will need to walk across the bridge above the artificial moat, named Contra Fossa, which has transformed the Old Corfu fortress into an island. What a great view that is for anyone who loves visiting great medieval fortresses. 

Fortezza, Corfu - The bridge above the artificial moat leading
 to the main entrance of the Old Fortress

Before continuing, it is good to know that the island of Corfu is the ideal place for someone’s summer holidays but not only. The island of Corfu is ideal to visit any season. And if you are the kind of person who looks for places with rich history, then Corfu is your place since every corner of the island has a story to tell, and especially discovering the Old Town will travel your thoughts a long way back in time.

Two great battlements rise right and left of the main gate while the two large towers, the Land Tower and the Sea Tower are built on the two peaks, which gave the town its Byzantine name, City of Peaks. Later on, this name addressed the entire island, Corfu.

Fortezza, Corfu - the picturesque little port of Mandraki under the
 majestic walls of the Old Fortress

Inside the Old Fortress of Corfu, the visitor enters into a very nice surprise, since he faces well reserved and imposing buildings constructed by the Venetians and the Englishmen to serve military needs: one Venetian prison (1786), which was later expanded by the British, two English barracks (1850) and a military hospital, which now houses the music school. You should definitely visit the Doric church of St. George (1840) and the remarkable collection of Byzantine icons and mosaics.

To the north of the Venetian acropolis lies Mandraki, a small port while the moat that surrounds the Old Fortress is now a safe anchorage for fishing boats.

In order to get from one point to another, you will walk through impressive tunnels and galleries and walk above two moats. When you will eventually reach the impressive ramparts of Fortezza, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of both the Old Town and the sea. 

Corfu Fortress - during the night the contemporary gives its place
to the magic of the past

Close your eyes and pretend for a few seconds that you are the king of the castle!

Corfu Hotels in Town - Atlantis Hotel

Explore the Beauty of Greece

Greece is known for its charming landscape and beautiful architecture. There are a lot of places in Greece that would captivate your heart and leave you in a trance. Greece has often been termed as the queen of Europe and as such innumerable tourists visit this country at all times of the year.

Corfu - The Heart of Ionian Islands

Corfu Island, Greece

Corfu is a tourist hub as tourists from different parts of the world plan a trip to this part of Greece. The most majestic part of this island is that it offers you the rare confluence of mountains as well as beaches. You can gaze at the mighty mountains and at the same time, the sprawling beaches have a beauty of their own.

The Best Hotels in Corfu Town

If you are visiting Corfu town which is the capital city of Corfu, you would find a lot of Corfu hotels that would offer you the facility to stay there and have a good time. There is no dearth of hotels in this part of Greece and the people are hospitable and they aim at providing the finest level of services to please the tourists.

Atlantis Hotel Corfu

Atlantis Hotel in Corfu Town (Kerkyra)

If you are skeptical about the type of hotel where you are staying, you can rely on the astounding services of this stunning Corfu hotel. The Atlantis hotel in Corfu has often been termed as one of the best Corfu town hotels because they not only provide you the best facilities and arrangements but at the same time, they have a magnificent architecture and the view which you would be able to behold is mesmerizing and scintillating.

Corfu town has the rich blend of Greek legacy and European culture as well. The places have their own appeal as you can find a blend of the old as well as the new. There are a lot of ancient buildings that would symbolize the aura and charm of the old days. At the same time, you can marvel the modern architecture too and the city thus portrays the perfect picture of the artistic blend of the ancient past as well as modern grace.

Why Should You Stay At The Best Corfu Hotels?

Atlantis Hotel in Corfu Town

If you are wondering as to why you should stay at the finest hotels, the reason is that it will help you in having the perfect vacation. After you explore the different places and sightseeing points, you need the right place to relax and unwind yourself. So, it is by choosing the best hotels that you can make some of the most astounding memories which will be with you for the rest of your life.

The best Corfu Town hotels are those that give you a good view, the best facilities and charge the right price too. Although, the price is a crucial factor, yet you should not base the decision of staying at a hotel merely on the basis of price. If you opt for Atlantis hotel, you are sure to have a good experience because they are known for being one of the best in the whole of Corfu.