Kavos Beach

Kavos Beach is a long sandy beach at the southern tip of Corfu, Greece, about 45 km from Corfu Town, and the centrepiece of the island's best-known nightlife resort. The beach is a broad strip of sand with clear, shallow water, and the sea is generally calm because the beach faces the south-east and is partly sheltered from the prevailing west wind. The sand is a little coarser and less pristine than at the quieter west-coast beaches, and the shoreline is heavily developed, with bars, clubs, shops and apartments immediately behind the seafront. The atmosphere is overwhelmingly that of a party resort, drawing a young crowd, mainly in July and August, with music, drinks promotions and organised events by day and night. Visitors seeking a quiet beach will find a calmer atmosphere in the early morning or outside peak season, and the resort is far quieter in June and September. Sunbeds and umbrellas are available for hire along the sand, water sports such as banana boats, jet skis and pedalos operate in season, and bars and tavernas serve food and drinks throughout the day. Toilets and showers are available at beach businesses. Lifeguard cover varies, so visitors should check on arrival, particularly given the alcohol-heavy atmosphere. Further along the coast, the cliffs and quieter coves around Cape Asprokavos offer a contrast. Access is easy. The green KTEL bus runs from Corfu Town to Kavos in roughly an hour, and taxis and rental cars take a similar time. The beach is a short level walk from the resort centre. The season runs from June to September, with the warmest water in August. Families sometimes prefer early mornings, when the beach is quiet and the sea is calm, while evenings revolve around the bars and clubs. Visitors should take care with belongings and alcohol, and swim only when sober.