With beaches on all coasts, safe swimming and guaranteed sunshine (with occasional brief thunderstorms) from spring until late autumn, Corfu is a safe bet for either a fly-and-flop holiday or one pottering around to explore the island’s many different beaches. But, as with all hotels on the island, if you are planning to visit in peak holiday season, it pays to book early to ensure you get the pick of the best beach hotels on Corfu.
While it’s true that the island has embraced the mass-market tourism industry, even the popular beaches to the north of Corfu Town - at Ipsos and Dassia, for example - are generally large enough to cope with the numbers. Further north, around the busy but attractive fishing port of Kassiopi, are numerous bays and beaches to discover. While some are pebbly, the seas are beautifully clear for snorkelling. Here you’ll find Kalamaki beach, a long and wide flat stretch of sand where you can lose the crowds.
The spectacular, horse-shoe-shaped cove of Paleokastritsa, in the north-west, is deservedly popular, and well worth the trip. It’s also a great spot for scuba-diving. But many Corfu aficionados would say the island's finest beaches are on the west and south-west coasts. Indeed, some would rate them as the finest in Greece. Ones to check out include the long, narrow Kondogialós below Pélekas, and nearby Glyfáda; the latter offers water sports.
Travel as far as the south-western tip and you’ll be rewarded with the beautiful, and peaceful, beaches around and south of the Korission lagoon, such as Marathiá, Agia Varvára, Gardénos and the dunes of Íssos - the latter used in the 1981 Bond film ‘For Your Eyes Only’.
Not surprisingly, the island's hotels are strategically placed to take advantage of its beaches - many run free shuttle buses - so there is plenty of choice to suit all budgets amongst the best beach hotels on Corfu.
Corfu
Contemporary chic hotel and spa resort with private beach. Rooms, suites and garden bungalows have creamy furnishings, wooden floors, modern gadgetry and sea views from private balconies. Extensive spa, salt water infinity pool and good restaurant and bar. Great for a beach holiday, family friendly.
Corfu (Kerkira)
Wonderful beach boutique hotel with contemporary chic suites and apartments. Fabulous Greek restaurant, champagne breakfasts, pool and beach bar. Very romantic, yet still family friendly (some apartments sleep 4). A great choice for a faultless beach holiday.
Corfu
Five Star luxury on the beach. Contemporary chic rooms, suites, and apartments in creams and whites with all the mod cons and sea-facing balconies. Fabulous restaurants, extensive spa, gorgeous pool and lounge area, private beach. Romantic, family friendly, often good value.
Corfu
One of the first hotels to be built on Corfu. A large imposing building in a prime location. A mixture of contemporary and old-fashioned rooms with private balconies/terraces. Good spa, pool, restaurant. Well equipped, friendly staff, excellently positioned.
Corfu (Corfu)
Located under Kassiopi Castle, this beach side hotel has been recently refurbished in a contemporary style with neutral, calming colours. A terrace restaurant with views of the harbour serves classic Mediterranean dishes with a good wine list. Staff are happy to help with organising excursions.
Corfu (Tzavros - Kommeno)
The Corfu Imperial exudes old-school grandeur in the best possible way. With private beaches, a plethora of restaurants, and superb sports and leisure facilities for couples and families, it's a destination in its own right. Exclusive, and in our view the best on Corfu.
Corfu (Ag. Ioannis)
A stone's throw from both the village centre and nearby Sidari beach. Elegant and contemporary rooms offer fantastic views of the ocean. The restaurant, serving Greek and Italian dishes, is inspired by local cuisine and ingredients. Enjoy Corfu's landscapes from their pool with a snack bar.
Corfu (Paleokastritsa)
Ultra hip hotel located at the beach with sea views from every room. Red brick walls, antique furniture evoke a traditional style with all modern facilities. A cafe-bistro at the ground floor serves breakfast and light snacks. Full of character.
Corfu (Kassiopi 491 00)
"Serious Relaxing" is how Bella Mare describes itself. Offering a range of chic rooms and suites all with private balcony or terrace, some of which sleep up to four, it is ideal for families. Plus lovely gardens and pool, direct access to Avlaki beach, and two tavernas within stumbling distance!
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