Agios Gordios Beach

Agios Gordios Beach is a long sandy beach in a west-coast bay of Corfu, Greece, about 17 km south-west of Corfu Town. The sand is golden and fairly fine, the sea is clear and a bright blue, and the bay is framed by steep cliffs and the rocky Prasoudi headland, which rises dramatically at the southern end and gives the beach one of the most photographed backdrops on the island. The bay is open to the west, so there can be gentle waves and afternoon wind, but the water shelves gradually and is generally comfortable for swimming. The beach is roughly a kilometre long, wide enough to stay uncrowded outside peak weeks, and the mood is lively and sociable, with a seafront of bars, tavernas and small shops that draws a younger crowd as well as families. Sunbeds and umbrellas are available for hire along much of the beach, water sports such as pedalos and jet skis operate from the shore, and showers and toilets are available at beach businesses. Lifeguard cover varies, so visitors should check on arrival. Evening entertainment is a feature of the village, though it is calmer than the large party resorts elsewhere on the island. Access is simple. Agios Gordios is about 30 minutes by road from Corfu Town, the green KTEL bus serves the village, and a rental car or taxi is also practical. Parking is available near the seafront, though spaces tighten in July and August. The beach is a short level walk from the village centre. The season runs from June to September, with the warmest water in August and early September. Early morning is quietest, and sunset over the Ionian Sea is a draw in the evening. Walkers can climb toward the Prasoudi headland for views over the bay, and the nearby Pelekas and Mirtiotissa beaches are within easy reach by car.