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Paralia Sidari Beach, Corfu

Paralia Sidari beach, Corfu, Greece
Paralia Sidari — Arnoldius, CC BY-SA 3.0

See practical info for Paralia Sidari in Corfu, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.

The golden strand beside the Canal d'Amour

Sidari beach lies on the north coast of Corfu, about 34 km from the town, at the seaside resort of the same name, with fine golden sand. It faces north and is one of the island's best-known strands.

Just to the west opens the famous Canal d'Amour, where wind and sea have carved the sandstone rocks into narrow passages and small caves. Tradition holds that whoever swims through the channel will find the love of their life, a legend that gave the shore its French name. Traces of Mesolithic and Neolithic settlement, among the oldest on the island, have been found in the Sidari area.

It is an organized sandy beach with plenty of amenities: beach bars, tavernas, sunbeds, umbrellas and parking, reached by a paved road down through Sidari. The first few metres from the shore are shallow and sandy.

Region
Corfu, Greece
Beach type
Sandy
Access
Easy road access
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Coordinates
39.79378, 19.70572

About this beach

Paralia Sidari is exposed in the maistros — often choppy on summer NW/W afternoons. That comes from the measured shape of the coastline around it and our curated wind records — a seasonal picture, not a live forecast, so check live wind and waves before you go.

Paralia Sidari is oriented towards the north-east, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.

Paralia Sidari has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.

For amenities, Paralia Sidari has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, parking nearby and food nearby. There is a campsite nearby (Dolphin Camping, ~1686 m).

Good to know

Does Paralia Sidari beach get windy?

Paralia Sidari is exposed in the maistros — often choppy on summer NW/W afternoons. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the maistros; check live wind and waves before you go.

How do you get to Paralia Sidari beach?

Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.

What is Paralia Sidari beach like?

A sandy beach with shallow water.

What facilities does Paralia Sidari beach have?

It has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, parking nearby and food nearby.

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