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Benitses beach, Corfu

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

The fishing village with the Roman baths

Benitses sits on the southeast coast of Corfu, a way south of Corfu Town, with a beach of pebbles and coarse sand at the edge of the old fishing village. The settlement has been inhabited since Roman times, thanks to the area's abundant freshwater springs.

At the centre of the village survive the ruins of a Roman villa with baths, with a large barrel-vaulted hall, mosaic floors and an underfloor heating system (hypocaust). The village name first appears in Venetian documents in 1469 as 'Penitisai,' and is said to point to the area's abundant waters. During the Venetian period Corfu received, at various times, refugees from Epirus, the Peloponnese and Crete.

The beach is listed in the official 2026 Blue Flag register. It has pebbles and coarse sand, with tavernas and cafés in the adjoining village and parking nearby, reached by a paved road through Benitses.

Region
Corfu, Greece
Beach type
Sand & pebbles
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
39.54311, 19.91464

About this beach

The bay at Benitses beach opens to the east, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds. Orientation only reflects which way the coast faces, not confirmed shelter, so check wind and waves in the app before you go.

Benitses beach has sand and pebbles underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.

For amenities, Benitses beach has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, parking nearby and food nearby.

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