Beach at a glance
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Arillas Beach
A laid-back north-west Corfu beach with sand, shallow water, seasonal sunbeds and watersports, beachfront food and excellent sunsets.
Approx. 1.1km long and 5–20m wide
The beach is predominantly sandy, with some pebbly sections, and the seabed shelves gently into shallow water. It is particularly well suited to families and visitors looking for an easy-going beach day.
Sunbeds are available seasonally, while showers, changing facilities and toilets are listed along the beach. Watersports and beachfront places to eat and drink are also available in season.
Arillas faces west and is one of the area's strongest sunset beaches. Parking is available around the main seafront, although the busiest summer periods can make spaces more limited.
What to expect
The shoreline is predominantly a mixture of sand and pebble. Beach shoes can be useful, particularly when entering and leaving the water. The sandy sections are comfortable for anyone planning to spend several hours on the beach. The generous stretch of shoreline gives you more room to spread out than at Corfu's smaller coves and makes it a good option if you enjoy beach walks as well as swimming.
Swimming and sea conditions
Entry to the sea is gradual and relatively shallow near the shoreline. Conditions are often calm, particularly during settled summer weather.
Who this beach suits
This beach is particularly well suited to families, swimming, sunsets and relaxed beach days. If you can stay into the evening, it is also a good setting for watching the sunset.
Facilities
There are organised sections in season, making it easier to settle in for a full beach day. Sunbeds and umbrellas are available seasonally along organised sections. Restaurants, cafés and bars line the beachfront and village. Seasonal watersports are available from the main beach. Useful beach amenities include toilets, showers and changing facilities.
Getting there and practical information
Free parking is available around the main seafront and nearby streets, but spaces can become limited in peak periods. Easy access from the resort seafront. The main beach is directly beside the village road and beachfront businesses. No dedicated accessible sea-entry system was verified for 2026.
Planning your visit
For a full beach day, late morning through the afternoon gives you the best chance of finding seasonal services operating, although this is also when organised beaches are busiest. Parking is generally easier before the main lunchtime rush. If sunset is one of the reasons you are visiting, plan to stay beyond the main beach-going hours rather than leaving in mid-afternoon.
Is it the right beach for you?
Choose it if you want an easy, low-effort beach day with enough nearby facilities to stay comfortably for several hours.
GOOD TO KNOW
Practical visitor information
Sunbeds and umbrellas: Arillas has organised sections with sunbeds and parasols, but there is also plenty of space where you can bring your own towel or beach equipment. There is no single beach-wide sunbed price, as different operators set their own charges. A visitor in August 2026 reported paying €25 for two sunbeds and one parasol, while a June 2026 review specifically relating to Ammos Beach Bar reported a substantially higher charge of €20 per sunbed. Prices can therefore vary considerably by operator and position on the beach, so check the price before settling in.
Parking: Roadside parking has traditionally been available close to the beachfront, but spaces become much harder to find as the day gets busier. A recent visitor reported that parking was comfortable in the morning but difficult after around midday. In 2026, the local Arillas website also announced the resort's first formal paid car park, with visitor parking starting at €7 per day. Reduced €5 and €3 rates are described for residents and regular users rather than normal day visitors.
Facilities: The central beach has sunbeds, parasols, tavernas, cafés and bars immediately behind or alongside the beach. Recent visitors have also reported free outdoor showers, while toilets are available through a number of beachfront businesses. The new formal parking area is also planned to provide public toilets, outdoor showers and vending facilities, although visitors should not rely on all of those facilities being operational without checking locally.
Water sports and boat hire: Arillas has an established watersports operation offering activities including banana boats, rings, wakeboarding and water skiing. Motorboat hire and boat trips are also available, with boat collection possible from the Arillas Beach watersports area. Availability and prices are seasonal, so it is worth checking on the day or booking ahead during busy periods.
Swimming: The beach is predominantly sandy and the seabed remains shallow for quite a distance, which makes Arillas particularly popular with families and less confident swimmers. Conditions can change, however, as this is a west-facing beach and wind and waves can pick up, particularly later in the day.
A local quirk worth knowing: The width and appearance of Arillas Beach can change noticeably. The local Arillas community explains that currents, wave direction and wind continually move sand along the beach. Southerly winds can reduce the width of the beach, while north-westerly winds can bring sand back onto the shore. This is why photographs taken only a few weeks or months apart can show a surprisingly different-looking beach.
Naturist area: Visitors may encounter naturists towards the more remote ends of Arillas Beach, particularly away from the main central section. The Arillas Business Association states that public nudity is not formally legal in Greece but is tacitly tolerated at the two remote ends of the beach, so families who would prefer to avoid this should generally remain around the central beachfront area.
Seasonality: Arillas is primarily a seasonal resort, so the widest choice of sunbeds, watersports, restaurants and beach services is available during the main summer season. It is not completely closed outside peak summer, however. The Arillas Business Association published a dedicated list of businesses operating during April 2026, although visitors travelling early or late in the season should expect fewer services and check individual businesses before travelling.
Recent visitor update, 2026: Recent reviews continue to describe Arillas as relaxed and family-friendly, although one returning visitor in June 2026 felt the beach was noticeably busier than in previous years. An August 2026 visitor also specifically highlighted that quieter areas can still be found. These are individual visitor observations rather than official assessments, but they are useful context for anyone expecting Arillas to be completely empty in high season.
Corfu & Beyond tip: If you are driving in July or August, arrive before late morning if you want the best chance of convenient parking. Before choosing sunbeds, ask exactly what the day's charge includes, as 2026 reports show significant differences between operators.
I particularly like adding the changing beach width information. That's exactly the sort of local detail that makes the Corfu & Beyond page more useful than a generic "golden sand and crystal-clear water" beach description.
