Glyfada on Corfu is defined by its large beach with fine sand and characteristically blue-green water. If you are looking for accommodation in Glyfada, the beach offers a concrete point of reference when choosing your destination: does a stay with time by the water fit your travel plans?
Beach, water sports and beach volleyball
The fine sand gives the water at Glyfada Beach its distinctive blue-green color. There are also water sports and a beach volleyball court. Sand, water and activity are therefore among the options described at this same beach. Consider whether this mix would enhance your stay or whether you are mainly interested in other things.
Find out in advance about the conditions for accessing the beach. The beach facilities include parasols, sun loungers and showers; facilities for people with disabilities are also available. Before your visit, check the current conditions, the availability of facilities and the arrangements on site.
More cultural and natural highlights on Corfu
Beyond the beach, Corfu offers other themes to consider when planning your trip. Corfu Old Town has preserved almost all of its historic urban fabric; its buildings date from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Together with the two fortresses, the Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. So, alongside a beach stay, Corfu also offers a distinct urban history to explore.
In the Old Town, the Museum of Asian Art houses more than 11,000 objects from China, Japan, India, the Himalayas and Central Asia. The Archaeological Museum of Corfu offers another historical highlight: it was built primarily to display the pediment featuring the Gorgonion from the Temple of Artemis. The pediment dates to 585 BC and was excavated in 1911 near the Aghioi Theodoroi Monastery.
From Corfu Port, the Museum of Asian Art can be reached by bus route 2 on the Mantouki–Kanoni route. Check the timetable before setting out. This lets you factor the bus connection into your plans without assuming a fixed journey time.
Hiking is another theme on Corfu: in the municipal unit of Achilleion, ancient paths wind through the wooded mountains of Agii Deka, Stavros and Garouna and are suitable for hiking. The 180-kilometer Corfu Trail passes through several settlements; Benitses is one of the places on its 13 daily stages. These details give an idea of the different hiking options Corfu offers alongside its urban culture.
Numerous festivals, folk celebrations and cultural events organized by the municipality take place in the villages of the municipal unit of Achilleion. Individual event programs vary; if a festival is important to your trip, check the relevant dates.
Discover more destinations: Agios Ioannis, Ano Korakiana, Boukaris, Dafnata, Ypsos, Petriti, Moraḯtika, Pélekas.
For the broader travel overview: Corfu.
