Any Corfiot person or repeat visitor of the island knows that when it comes to beaches, the real sandy, wild and unexplored gems of the island lie in the South. South Corfu is blessed with hundreds of kilometres of sandy beaches with crystal clear waters. It is precisely for this reason why - for sand lovers, at least - the South is considered clearly privileged.
Nature & Beaches
Nature & Beaches
EAST COAST
All of the East side of Lefkimmi is blessed with beautiful sandy beaches with a very typical characteristic in common: their warm and shallow waters. This feature makes our area particularly welcoming for families with young children and at the same time an excellent option for everyone in the beginning and the end of the summer season (May & October) when the sea is usually not very warm.
One of these beaches is Bouka, the mouth of the river of Lefkimmi. This beach very often hosts beach volley and beach rackets tournaments, while it is the top option for locals and especially for families with children.
Very close to Bouka you can find Foukario, located close to the port of Lefkimmi.
Further up Lefkimmi, another lovely beach is Alykes which is also famous for the fantastic fresh fish and seafood served by the local fish tavern, Petrakis.
Further up, one can find the quiet beach of Kaliviotis, where a few local fishing boats use the little harbour used for the needs of village Perivoli.
A few kilometres away, you will also find Petritis, a picturesque fishing village famous across the island for the daily catch of the fishermen, and for the fish taverns serving excellent fresh fish and seafood.
A couple of kilometres away, a true hidden gem, Notos beach, a seductive green paradise leading to a hidden little beach with magical light blue colours. You simply cannot leave Corfu island without seeing Notos.
Certainly one of the most famous beaches of the wider Lefkimmi area is Kavos, stretching over a length of almost 2 kilometres. Apart from the vast selection of restaurants, beach bars, pubs, taverns, water sports and boat trips that this tourist resort has to offer, Kavos is also known for its very welcoming water, as it is shallow and always warm, making it an ideal beach for young children and for the not - so - adventurous swimmers
Kavos is also renowned for its nightlife, mostly during high season (July & August) although this has changed significantly during the past years, as nowadays many families with children and people of older ages choose Kavos for their summer holiday. Therefore, current Kavos is significantly quieter and more diverse than it used to be 10 or 20 years ago, catering to many age groups and different tourist styles, rather than only young party goers, which used to be the case in the 90s and early 00s but not now.
WEST COAST
The coast of the west side of Lefkimmi, is a whole different world. Wild and untamed, those beaches have a different charm and an unearthly beauty. Some of the most renowned west coast beaches are Saint Gordios, where Mikro Nisi beach venue is located, a fantastic beach bar-restaurant considered as one of the top in the island, with magnificent views of the Ionian Sea.
At a distance of only a couple of kilometres, Gardenos beach is located, a long beach with beautiful golden sand and sparkling waters. That is also a right spot to stop for fresh fish and good wine, and of course, to gaze at the unparalleled beauty of the sunset colours.
Very close to Gardenos beach one can find Marathias beach, another magnificent sandy beach with a unique style and groovy vibes. Marathias is home to several beach bars, such as Sirens and Wave, where you will be able to find great cocktails, groovy crowds, and top music events, usually DJ parties on a Sunday.
How can we forget Megas Choros, the ''secret'' beach which alongside Arkoudilas is considered by many nature lovers and connoisseurs of the island as the best beach of Corfu. And, honestly, we can understand why. This beach is special in every sense. From the landscape and the hidden way, to its name. Its name means ''Great Dance'' and rumours have it that in the olden days, the Pirates of the Mediterranean Sea would stop there to count their treasures and would then set on a ''Great Dance'' around their loot.
