Northeast Corfu

Pebble beach just outside the harbour village of Kassiopi, with clear water and views across to Albania.

Pretty pebble cove below Kassiopi's castle, known for its crystal-clear turquoise water.

Wide pebble bay near Kassiopi, a favourite for windsurfing when the afternoon breeze picks up.

Secluded pebble cove on the northeast coast reached by a dirt track, surrounded by olive groves and cypresses.

Picturesque bay with a small fishing village, once home to writer Lawrence Durrell; calm water and waterfront tavernas.

Small pebble cove famous for its waterfront tavernas – many visitors arrive by boat.

Quiet pebble cove between Agni and Kaminaki with very clear water, ideal for snorkelling.

Small, pretty pebble bay with crystal-clear water and boat hire; parking is very limited.

Pebble cove below the village of Nissaki with calm water and a waterfront taverna.

Long pebble beach below Mount Pantokrator with calm, deep-blue water and watersports.

Tiny pebble cove by the old fishing harbour of Kouloura, between Kalami and Kerasia, with a taverna and views across to Albania. Rarely busy.

Wide pebble bay just west of Kassiopi harbour, usually quieter than the beaches in the village.

Secluded pebble cove near Kassiopi, reached by boat or a steep, sweaty descent with a rope at the end. Boat trips call in around midday.

Pebble cove about 25 minutes' walk along the Erimitis trail from Avlaki, near Kassiopi, great for snorkelling. Nothing to buy, and it's quietest before the boat trips arrive around 11:00.

Small pebble cove on the west side of the Kassiopi headland, opposite Bataria, framed by olive and cypress trees. No sunbeds or bars – just a short stroll from the harbour.

Remote pebble cove on the wild Erimitis coast, with a small protected lake behind the beach. No road: a 20-minute walk on the trail from Agios Stefanos Sinion, or come by boat.

Pretty horseshoe bay and fishing harbour with a small pebble beach, waterfront tavernas and boats for hire, looking across to Albania.

Tiny stone Byzantine chapel on the rocks between Agni and Nissaki. You swim straight off the rocks in very clear water; reached by boat or the coastal path from Kalami.

Small pebble beach between Barbati and Nissaki at the bottom of a steep lane, with a long-running family taverna, a few sunbeds and clear, deep water.