Kontokali Beach

A sand-and-fine-pebble beach close to Corfu Town, with shallow water, organised sections and views towards Lazaretto.

Kontokali Beach has a sand, pebble shoreline. Easy road and bus access from Kontokali.

The beach is organised or has organised sections in season. Food or drink is available at the beach or immediately nearby. Seasonal sunbeds are available.

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. It offers a useful middle ground: enough space for a proper beach day without feeling as sprawling as Corfu's largest resort beaches.

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 and relaxed beach days.

Facilities

There are organised sections in season, making it easier to settle in for a full beach day. Paid sunbeds and parasols are available on the organised section in season. Beach-bar, restaurant and hotel facilities are available at the organised section. The emphasis is more on swimming and relaxing than on a large watersports programme. Useful beach amenities include toilets, showers and changing facilities.

Getting there and practical information

Parking is available in Kontokali and around the beach/resort area; exact capacity depends on the access point. Easy road and bus access from Kontokali. Easy road and bus access to the resort; the beach is shallow and family-friendly. Corfu City Bus route 7 serves Kontokali from Corfu Town.

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.

Blue Flag

The beach is recorded as a Blue Flag beach for 2026, which may appeal to visitors who value recognised standards for bathing-water quality, environmental management and beach services.

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.