West Corfu

Wide sandy bay framed by green hills and dramatic rock formations, with great sunsets.

Sandy beach below the hilltop village of Pelekas, lively with watersports and beach bars.

One of Corfu's most famous beaches: a long stretch of golden sand below green cliffs, lively in summer.

Beautiful, secluded sandy beach under steep cliffs, reached by a steep walk down.

Pebble bay at a small river mouth on the west coast, said to be where Odysseus met Nausicaa.

Small sand-and-pebble cove tucked into the cliffs just north of Ermones, on the way to Gyali. It faces south, so it's calmer and a little warmer than its neighbours. Boat access only – the cliff paths above are dangerous.

Hidden pebble cove below the cliffs near Giannades – unspoiled and quiet. Most people come by boat taxi from Ermones; the path down ends in a steep rope descent.

Stunning secluded cove near Liapades with turquoise water, reached on foot through olive groves or by boat.

Sheltered bay with clear water near Paleokastritsa, with sunbeds and a taverna.

Corfu's most iconic bay: small beaches below the monastery with turquoise water and boat trips to the sea caves.

Small beach by the harbour in Paleokastritsa, where boat tours to the sea caves depart.

Twin-bay pebble beach on a narrow strip of land south of Liapades, like a small Porto Timoni. Reached by boat, or a short, steep path with steps from the road above.

Boat-only pebble cove at a small cape south of Liapades, with dramatic rock formations and clear water for snorkelling.

Secluded pebble cove below the cliffs between Liapades and Paradise Beach, only reachable by boat from Liapades or Paleokastritsa.

Known as Paradise Beach: a fine-pebble cove in a slot between towering cliffs, invisible from the sea until you're close. Boat access only.

The largest of the boat-only coves south of Liapades: pebbles and a little sand under high cliffs, with vivid turquoise water.

Tiny pebble cove south of Liapades, 10–15 minutes down a track from the top of the hill, with very clear water and lots of fish. The access road is narrow and it can get busy.

Pebble bay in Paleokastritsa with crystal-clear, cool water, good snorkelling and boat rentals. Sunbeds are pricey, but there's a free section for your own gear.

Tiny shingle cove west of Paleokastritsa, reached only by boat, with crystal-clear water that gets deep a few metres out. Great for snorkelling, less so for small children.

Narrow sandy beach in a green bay just south of Kontogialos, below Pelekas, with a popular taverna of the same name and some sunbeds. Rocks at the water's edge – bring water shoes.

Small pebble cove on the west side of Paleokastritsa, next to Agios Petros, with very clear water and boats leaving for the sea caves.

The smaller sister of Stelari: about 230 m of sand and pebbles under the cliffs, facing southwest with little shade. Only reachable by taxi boat from Liapades or Paleokastritsa.

Tiny sand-and-pebble cove right next to Mikro Stelari, separated only by a rock you can swim around. Very clear water for snorkelling; boat access only.

About 100 m of pebbles in a bay closed off by cliffs between Liapades and Giannades. No way down on foot – taxi boats run from Liapades and Paleokastritsa.