Beaches close to Corfu Town
The closest swimming and beach spots directly in Corfu Town are Faliraki Beach and Mon Repos Beach, offering quick dips or sunbathing areas within walking distance of the historic centre. For proper resort beaches with longer coastlines, popular nearby options like Dassia are a short 20-minute bus or drive away.
In-Town Swimming Spots & Walking
Faliraki Beach 4.3(333)Bl located right in the old town beneath the Asian Art Museum, featuring a concrete platform and ladder access into the clear water next to cafes.
Mon Repos Beach 3.6(871) situated about 1 to 2 kilometres south of the historic centre near the Mon Repos estate; it is a proper organized sandy beach with a dock and neighboring shaded trees.
Anemomylos 4.4(1.2K)€10–30 located by the old windmill, offering a local spot for a quick sea dip off the stone mole.
Kontra Fossa 5.0(1) small, quiet, pebbly rocky inlets tucked right by the Venetian fortress walls for a quick, crowd-free splash.
Nearby Day-Trip Beaches
Vidos Island:
A quick 5-minute passenger boat ride from the old port takes you to tiny coves and quiet swimming shores across the water.
In-Town Swimming Spots & Walking
Faliraki Beach 4.3(333)Bl located right in the old town beneath the Asian Art Museum, featuring a concrete platform and ladder access into the clear water next to cafes.
Mon Repos Beach 3.6(871) situated about 1 to 2 kilometres south of the historic centre near the Mon Repos estate; it is a proper organized sandy beach with a dock and neighboring shaded trees.
Anemomylos 4.4(1.2K)€10–30 located by the old windmill, offering a local spot for a quick sea dip off the stone mole.
Kontra Fossa 5.0(1) small, quiet, pebbly rocky inlets tucked right by the Venetian fortress walls for a quick, crowd-free splash.
Nearby Day-Trip Beaches
Vidos Island:
A quick 5-minute passenger boat ride from the old port takes you to tiny coves and quiet swimming shores across the water.


