The Bluehouse guidebook
Beach time!
Glyfada beach is my all time personal favourite, as it is one of the closest to the city ( about 30mins drive) and easy to get to.
The beach is very big, both in length and width and organised with many shops and beach bars. There are many loungers you can rent, or simply find a spot on the sand!
The busiest spot is at the center of the beach in front of the main car park/beach bar (Pazuzu). You can also walk to the far left and find a more quiet space : )
28 locals recommend
Paralia Glifadas
Glyfada beach is my all time personal favourite, as it is one of the closest to the city ( about 30mins drive) and easy to get to.
The beach is very big, both in length and width and organised with many shops and beach bars. There are many loungers you can rent, or simply find a spot on the sand!
The busiest spot is at the center of the beach in front of the main car park/beach bar (Pazuzu). You can also walk to the far left and find a more quiet space : )
Yaliskari beach is along the west coast of Corfu, like Glyfada, Kontogialos and Saint Gordios. However while the other 3 are fairly organised and more similar, Yaliskari is a bit more on the wild side!
The road leading to the beach is not one of the best and quite steep and definitely not for sports or small cars. There is a small car park if you are lucky enough to find a spot but you can also park further high up the road and walk down to the beach.
Probably not selling it very well so far, but the scenery will reward you! There is also a highly rated beach tavern ovelrooking the beach.
Παραλία Γυαλισκάρι
Yaliskari beach is along the west coast of Corfu, like Glyfada, Kontogialos and Saint Gordios. However while the other 3 are fairly organised and more similar, Yaliskari is a bit more on the wild side!
The road leading to the beach is not one of the best and quite steep and definitely not for sports or small cars. There is a small car park if you are lucky enough to find a spot but you can also park further high up the road and walk down to the beach.
Probably not selling it very well so far, but the scenery will reward you! There is also a highly rated beach tavern ovelrooking the beach.
Fine sand, clean waters, sandy dunes and the most chilled out little beach bar you can find (Tayo Beach Bar)! Oh and the most amazing sunset in my opinion!
Halikounas beach is a bit further away (about 50 mins drive from the city) but is probably one of the best beaches of Corfu.
Although the scenery if wild and virgin, the beach is very organised and hosts several beach bars with loungers etc.
It can get quite windy and wavy at times, so double check the wind forecast first if you prefer calm waters!
44 locals recommend
Halikounas Beach
Fine sand, clean waters, sandy dunes and the most chilled out little beach bar you can find (Tayo Beach Bar)! Oh and the most amazing sunset in my opinion!
Halikounas beach is a bit further away (about 50 mins drive from the city) but is probably one of the best beaches of Corfu.
Although the scenery if wild and virgin, the beach is very organised and hosts several beach bars with loungers etc.
It can get quite windy and wavy at times, so double check the wind forecast first if you prefer calm waters!
A beautiful and unique beach with a mix of pebbles and sand. Sparkling clean green waters in a green and rocky scenery.
You can get there by boat or car. If you drive, please note you should better park high up on the main road and walk down (about 800m) as the road to the small car park/beach is very narrow and steep.
Not an organised beach so pack food and plenty of water!
The boat ride from Paleokastritsa is also worth it and you can also try touring the nearby beaches, including the secret Paradise beach, only accessible by boat!
43 locals recommend
Rovinia Beach
A beautiful and unique beach with a mix of pebbles and sand. Sparkling clean green waters in a green and rocky scenery.
You can get there by boat or car. If you drive, please note you should better park high up on the main road and walk down (about 800m) as the road to the small car park/beach is very narrow and steep.
Not an organised beach so pack food and plenty of water!
The boat ride from Paleokastritsa is also worth it and you can also try touring the nearby beaches, including the secret Paradise beach, only accessible by boat!
Another one of my favourites, Arillas Beach at the north west of Corfu, offers long stretches of sand, good beach bars and if you are into it nudist spots at both of the far ends of the beach!
It is a good one hour drive from the city, but you could combine it with a visit to the famous Loggas beach and 7th Heaven bar, offering amazing sunset views.
A bit further north you can also find Cape Drastis scenic view.
7 locals recommend
Παραλία Αρίλλας
Another one of my favourites, Arillas Beach at the north west of Corfu, offers long stretches of sand, good beach bars and if you are into it nudist spots at both of the far ends of the beach!
It is a good one hour drive from the city, but you could combine it with a visit to the famous Loggas beach and 7th Heaven bar, offering amazing sunset views.
A bit further north you can also find Cape Drastis scenic view.
Nearby experiences not to miss!
Walking distance recommendations!
The closest and only beach in Corfu Town. Diving from the end of the long dock is an all-time children's favourite past time! The recently renovated lush beach bar offers great food, cocktails and coffee to enjoy while sunbathing : )
18 locals recommend
Mon Repos Beach
TheotokiThe closest and only beach in Corfu Town. Diving from the end of the long dock is an all-time children's favourite past time! The recently renovated lush beach bar offers great food, cocktails and coffee to enjoy while sunbathing : )
Nautilus is one of our favourite coffee shops, perfect to enjoy a coffee or ouzo with unique views of Garitsa Bay and the Old Venetian Fortress!
30 locals recommend
Nautilus
Λεωφόρος ΔημοκρατίαςNautilus is one of our favourite coffee shops, perfect to enjoy a coffee or ouzo with unique views of Garitsa Bay and the Old Venetian Fortress!
Not to miss if you enjoy your meat! A local favourite, Faros specialises in traditional Greek barbeque.
Faros restaurant
89 Alkiviadou DariNot to miss if you enjoy your meat! A local favourite, Faros specialises in traditional Greek barbeque.
Be sure to enjoy the scenic walk to Corfu City centre at least once, following Leof. Dimokratias, by Garitsa Bay. On your way, you can enjoy brunch or coffee at one of the many small coffee shops along Garitsa Grove (opposite the sea).
Leoforos Dimokratias
Leoforos DimokratiasBe sure to enjoy the scenic walk to Corfu City centre at least once, following Leof. Dimokratias, by Garitsa Bay. On your way, you can enjoy brunch or coffee at one of the many small coffee shops along Garitsa Grove (opposite the sea).
Mon Repos park is a unique place to visit, with a museum, ancient ruins, lush park and even a secret beach! Be sure to pay it a visit, explore the park and see if you can find the beach/dock :)
164 locals recommend
Mon Repos
16 DairpfelaMon Repos park is a unique place to visit, with a museum, ancient ruins, lush park and even a secret beach! Be sure to pay it a visit, explore the park and see if you can find the beach/dock :)
Sunbathe like a local at the windmill dock!
The restaurant nearby, Anemomilos Cafe, also offers loungers.
35 locals recommend
Windmill
359 Leof. DimokratiasSunbathe like a local at the windmill dock!
The restaurant nearby, Anemomilos Cafe, also offers loungers.
Food scene
One of the few places in Corfu Town that in my opinion combine good food and a gorgeous setting.
Great pizza and pasta dishes in a beautiful garden setting with excellent service. Also easy parking on site, just behind the restaurant.
BOSCHETTO Pizza restaurant
31 PalaiokastritsasOne of the few places in Corfu Town that in my opinion combine good food and a gorgeous setting.
Great pizza and pasta dishes in a beautiful garden setting with excellent service. Also easy parking on site, just behind the restaurant.
Amazing food with great views and excellent service. It is a bit outside the city (about 20min drive) but the experience will reward you!
You can combine it with a visit to Barbati beach ; )
o Mylos by Isla Cuisne
Amazing food with great views and excellent service. It is a bit outside the city (about 20min drive) but the experience will reward you!
You can combine it with a visit to Barbati beach ; )
Best shrimp pasta in Corfu and in the most reasonable prices!
This family run simple sea food tavern has a special place in my heart as my significant other introduced it to me.
Very friendly hosts, excellent service and great food without the price tag.
Can be combined with a visit to Halikounas Beach (nothing like a good shrimp pasta after a long day at the bach!)
9 locals recommend
Bacchus tavern
Best shrimp pasta in Corfu and in the most reasonable prices!
This family run simple sea food tavern has a special place in my heart as my significant other introduced it to me.
Very friendly hosts, excellent service and great food without the price tag.
Can be combined with a visit to Halikounas Beach (nothing like a good shrimp pasta after a long day at the bach!)
Greek souvlaki at its best! If you are lucky to find a table, take a seat and enjoy people watching and good food. The chicken souvlaki is my favourite!
54 locals recommend
PANE E SOUVLAKI
77 GkilfordGreek souvlaki at its best! If you are lucky to find a table, take a seat and enjoy people watching and good food. The chicken souvlaki is my favourite!
Try this place if you want to taste true traditional Corfiot pita with giros (pronounced yiros).
Did you know that Corfu is probably the only place in Greece where we like to add our local special red sauce to our yiros wraps?
17 locals recommend
Taverna Ninos
44 SevastianouTry this place if you want to taste true traditional Corfiot pita with giros (pronounced yiros).
Did you know that Corfu is probably the only place in Greece where we like to add our local special red sauce to our yiros wraps?
Local favourite little family run coffee shop that also offers excellent cocktails.
Great for a break under the shade from your old city exploration!
36 locals recommend
Mikro Cafe
42 Themistokleous KotardouLocal favourite little family run coffee shop that also offers excellent cocktails.
Great for a break under the shade from your old city exploration!
Indian in Corfu? Just check the reviews on google !
Best butter chicken I have tried (and I have tried a lot!)
the tandoori bites, Indian Restaurant
16 Eth. AntistaseosIndian in Corfu? Just check the reviews on google !
Best butter chicken I have tried (and I have tried a lot!)
City/town information
Freshest fish in Corfu? That is what the song says (really, there is a song about that!).
Benitses is a small seaside village that hosts two of the best taverns in Corfu, Paxinos and Klimataria Seafood Restaurant (Or simply Bellos from the owner's surname). The village also offers a decent beach and is great for a short trip out of the city (about 25 mins drive).
On your way there, stop at Monte Cafe and enjoy great service, amazing coffee and the best crepes and waffles in Corfu!
34 locals recommend
Benitses, Corfu
Freshest fish in Corfu? That is what the song says (really, there is a song about that!).
Benitses is a small seaside village that hosts two of the best taverns in Corfu, Paxinos and Klimataria Seafood Restaurant (Or simply Bellos from the owner's surname). The village also offers a decent beach and is great for a short trip out of the city (about 25 mins drive).
On your way there, stop at Monte Cafe and enjoy great service, amazing coffee and the best crepes and waffles in Corfu!
City advice
Getting around
Looking for a car rental service?
A very good local service is the below. Owner lives on the same building block as the Bluehouse : )
http://www.cars2go.gr/