Sandy Beaches - Corfu

Confusingly there are two Agios Georgios on Corfu - both on the West Corfu coast. This one is the most Northerly one. Here you will find a large sweeping sandy cove - ideal for the bucket and spade.

Staint George's Bay with its long sandy beach lies to the south of the coastal Lake Korission, on the South West of the island which is about 45 minutes from the airport. The bays is surrounded by olive groves and boasts an amazing sandy beach.

If you are looking for a stunning sandy beach - probably the finest the island has to offer - then Glyfada should be on your list. There are several bars and tavernas around the beach as well as the usual hotels and a few apartments.

Chalikounas Beach is a hidden treasure on Corfu's west coast. It's a long dune which divides Lake Korrision and the open sea. Due to the strong winds on the west coast it is a paradise for wind surfers and kite surfers.

Acharavi is a busy and lively resort set on the North coast of Corfu, boasting something for everyone. It is not just a resort, it is the main town for the North of the island and many of the local people visit Acharavi on a regular basis as there is a post office, banks, a dentist and doctors and all the facilities found in a modern town. You will also find shops such as hardware stores and flower shops. Acharavi has plenty of Tavernas and bars, and a good, long, sandy beach.

Sidari is actually two small coastal villages connected by a long sweeping sandy beach and two smaller beaches. With the effects of tourism, the villages have merged together over the last few years to make one large resort.

A small family resort and village in a cove, with a large sandy beach - it reminds me of a small Cornish seaside resort. This is the Agios Stefanos, (Avliotes) of the North West coast, not to be confused with one of the same name on the North East coast. Agios means Saint in Greek, therefore you may see both of them referred to as St Stefanos also. A good resort for those visitors who want everything on their doorstep - but nothing too touristy.