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Palaiokastritsa Beach, Corfu
See practical info for Palaiokastritsa in Corfu, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
The coves of the Phaeacians
A cluster of small coves between limestone cliffs that plunge into blue water; the western cliffs hide sea caves reachable only by boat. Above the bay stands the monastery of the Virgin Mary (founded 1228).
By tradition, this was the land of the Phaeacians, where the shipwrecked Odysseus met Nausicaa (Homeric myth, not history). One of Corfu’s busiest spots, with boat trips to the caves.
- Region
- Corfu, Greece
- Access
- Easy road access
- Coordinates
- 39.6757716, 19.7119035
- Organized beach
- Beach bar
About this beach
Palaiokastritsa has partial shelter in the maistros — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. 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.
The bay at Palaiokastritsa opens to the south, so it usually has natural cover from south-easterly, south-westerly and easterly winds.
For amenities, Palaiokastritsa has an organised beach and a beach bar. It has a Seatrac assisted-access unit for accessibility — confirm it is in service before travelling. There is a campsite nearby (Camping Paleokastritsa, ~1151 m).
Good to know
Does Palaiokastritsa beach get windy?
Palaiokastritsa has partial shelter in the maistros — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. 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 Palaiokastritsa beach?
Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What facilities does Palaiokastritsa beach have?
It has an organised beach and a beach bar.
Is Palaiokastritsa beach wheelchair accessible?
It has a Seatrac assisted-access unit for reaching the water. Confirm it is in service before visiting.
Open the app for live recommendation score, wind exposure, waves, best time of day and nearby alternatives.
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