Glifada
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Distance: 14.3 km
Estimated driving time: 25 min
Description
The beach with the golden sand! Just 15 kilometers away from Corfu Town and beneath Pelekas Hill, a cosmopolitan beach unfolds: Glifada. This endless coastline is suitable for every age or preference, i.e. either you want to stay alone or relax in one of its beach bars. Warm and shallow waters characterize this beach, whereas it is easily accessible by car or by bus.
Other Accessible Beaches
A sandy beach with shallow water known as Agios Stefanos is ideal for those who want to relax by the sea. Agios Stephanos beach is located northwest of Corfu, whereas it is surrounded by a lavishly green landscape, upon which the homonym traditional settlement is built. The beach is accessible either on foot or public transportation with often service. It is an organized coast, suitable both for families and companies. Totally worth-visiting!
It is perhaps about the most famous beach all over Corfu. Its name is Palaiokastritsa. Palaiokastritsa beach charms every visitor with its bright blue waters as well as its rocky landscape. Only 25 kilometers away from Corfu Town, it is easily accessible either by your own car or with often public transportation. A rambling coast with wild beauty unveils its secret, which are hidden into its underwater caves.
On the southwest side of Corfu, Paramonas beach is to be found. A not so well known beach like Paramonas is ideal for those who seek relaxation and isolation. However, we are still mentioning a beloved coast thanks to its bright green and crystalline waters. It is an idyllic beach with easy access, which promises to offer total relaxation and rejuvenation to those who love playing with the waves.
No words can describe this beach! A cinematographic landscape is designed by an endless coastline, whereas its golden sand-hills create an imposing scenery. Rumored for its deep green waters, Issos beach will probably leave you speechless. Situated on southwest side of the island, Issos beach is easily accessible by vehicle. Attention! Do not forget to bring your camera so as to caption its vast sand-hills and immortalize its sunset.
A few minutes after Issos beach, in the same coastline, Marathias beach is to be found. It is known that Marathias beach is more crowded in comparison to Issos beach, since it disposes beach bars, where anyone can enjoy a beverage or a meal. However, it is still one of the most stunning beaches all over the island. It has easy access, whereas it combines all types of preference, since it is divided into different spots: the organized one and the isolated one. When summer comes, do not leave the beach before 21:00. You will lose its marvellous sunset!
On the southeast side of the island, an equally beautiful beach is to be found. Agios Ioannis Peristeron is considered as the ideal beach for children. It has easy access, it is organized whereas it offers many sea sports options. The beach is covered with pebbles and dark-colored sand, whilst it is rumored for its shallow waters. Your kids will definitely enjoy playing upon its sandy surface, while you can wander upon the wooden platforms along the sea water