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EXPLORE / CORFU

Featuring a neverending list of beauty spots, amazing beaches, hidden caves, towering BEACHES
green hills and much more, Corfu's coastline takes your breath away.
Offering 217 km of verdant coastline, Corfu is a paradise for beach
lovers. Thirty beaches have been awarded the Blue Flag, ranging from
long sandy stretches through to private pebbly coves. Naturally, choos-
est, the beautiful Lagoon of Antiniotis, as well as the enchanting ing from such an impressive array is a difficult, albeit pleasant task. Here
Erimitis region, known for its dense vegetation, stunning lakes is our narrowed down list of some of the most naturally stunning beach-
and secluded beaches. es on the island:
There are many more areas and spots that deserve special SIDARI: Famous for its enchanting sandstone formations and its neverend-
mention. Among them, we find: ing stretches of sand. On its western side, the fjords and the famous Canal
THE KAISER’S OBSERVATORY: Offering stunning dramatic views, d’Amour can also be visited. It is situated in the northwestern part of Corfu.
this is where the German Emperor would sit to admire the sun- GLYFADA: One of the most popular beaches of the island, Glyfada is lo-
set from the village of Pelekas. cated 15.5 km west of Corfu Town. It is awarded with the Blue Flag for
MOUNTAINS: Located in the island’s north, Pantokratoras is the its crystal clear waters while the large surface of soft sand is surrounded
highest mountain on Corfu. It offers beautiful treks, breathtak- The enchanting by trees-covered cliffs and imposing rocky formations where Domes of
Canal d'Amour
ing views as well as lovely Venetian villages, which are relative- features Corfu, Autograph Collection is located.
caves with
ly unaffected by tourism. Situated in the southern part of Cor- colorful rock MYRTIOTISSA: Situated between Ermones and Glyfada, on the southeast-
fu, the mountain of Agioi Deka also boasts stunning views and formations. ern side of the cape of Agios Georgios, Myrtiotissa offers what is hands
fascinating walking paths. Right page: down one of the most picture-perfect beaches on the island. To get to the
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WATERFALLS & CAVES: There are impressive waterfalls in Kypri- waters at beach, you’ll need to walk for about 20 minutes – or have a 4x4.
anades and in Nymfes. As for caves, Anthropograva and the Paradise HALIKOUNAS: This long and isolated sandy beach is found near the vil-
Beach near
Cave of Loutses stand out for their impressive stalagmites and Paleokastritsa, lage of Agios Matheos. A thin strip of land separates the beach from the
stalactites. They’re all found near the village of Klimatia in the (top). One of protected Korission Lagoon. From there, make sure you walk across the
Corfu's most
northern part of the island. beautiful wooden bridge to the rare cedar and orchid forest.
areas. Lake
LAGOONS & SALT MARSHES: The lagoons of Chalikiopoulos and Korission and ISSOS: This magnificent southern beach is known for its golden sand and
Antiniotis and the Salt Marshes of Lefkimmi each have their own the beach of crystalline waters. Its sand dunes extend as far as the cedar forest of Ko-
Halikounas
distinct ecosystems and attract many visitors. (bottom). rission Lagoon.

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