Glyfada Beach (Corfu)
A long beach of fine sand on Corfu's west coast, under vertical cliffs covered in pine. Visit Corfu says the island's first beach bars opened here, and it can get busy in summer.
WhatBeach, GlyfadaCorfu
WhenMay to November20° in Nov
Getting there Car Bus
CostPublic shoreFree
- 15°J
- 15°F
- 15°M
- 16°A
- 19°M
- 22°J
- 24°J
- 25°A
- 24°S
- 22°O
- 20°N
- 17°D
Expect the sea at about 25 °C in August and 15 °C in January, going by the 1991 to 2020 averages. The swimming season runs from May to November.
Getting in
- Access
- A long fine-sand beach with umbrellas, sunloungers, showers, water sports and a beach volleyball court, and facilities for people with disabilities. Visit Corfu says the southern end is relatively secluded.
- Public transport
- KTEL Kerkyra (green buses) route B17 runs from Corfu Town to Glyfada, about 45 minutes.
Cost and facilities
- Entry
- Free, public shore
- Official site
- visit.corfu.gr
- Facilities
- ShowersStep-free access