On this page you’ll find the city beaches that you can reach on foot or with a short ride from the Old Town. Perfect for a quick swim, relaxing after a walk, and evening strolls by the sea.
Vidos Island
10min from the Old Port a little blue boat sits waiting to take you over to Vidos, for swimming and food
Naok Azur 600m / 7 minutes walk - free entrance
Swim in a unique place with a view to the old Fortress and the Garitsa bay, while having delicious snacks and drinks from early in the morning until late at night.
Faliraki bay 700m / 9 minutes walk
The private beach of Princess Sissy under the palace of Saint Michael and George built in 1819 and currently used as the Museum of Asiatic Art. A place tailored to each visitor’s needs, providing sunbeds, coffee, brunch, drinks and enjoyment starting early in the morning until late at night.
Mandraki beach 700m / 9 minutes walk
On the eastern side of the big square, you encounter the Old Fortress of the town, a Venetian fortress of the 15th century where serenity and a scenic view are hidden and nowadays it works as a museum. Wandering around the place you will find the Department of Music Studies of the Ionian University and at the end of a stone stoa, there is a small beach under the old wall emerged. There you will encounter the Corfu Sailing Club, as well as, a restaurant and a bar.
Anemomilos (windmill) Garitsa Bay 2klm / 20 minutes walk
One of the most unique seaside routes of the island that goes through the beautiful Garitsa park and ends up to a stone built windmill next to the sea, where one can take a quick dip with a view to the city of Corfu and the old Fortress.
Mon Repos beach 2klm / 20 minutes walk - free entrance
It’s about the private beach of the palace where the husband of Queen Elizabeth of England, King Philip, was born. Swim in a fantastic place with a unique view and the chance to enjoy delicious meals or coffee at the Garitsa park which is very close to the beach.
