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Paralia Glyfadas Beach, Corfu

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

The cosmopolitan sunset beach

A long, wide sweep of soft golden sand with dunes and pine-clad cliffs — a relatively rare sight on pebbly Corfu. It faces west, which is why it is famous for its sunsets.

It is one of the island’s most popular, cosmopolitan beaches, with beach bars, clubs and full facilities; the water deepens gently (Blue Flag). It can get crowded.

Region
Corfu, Greece
Beach type
Sandy
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
39.59129, 19.80784

About this beach

Paralia Glyfadas 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.

The bay at Paralia Glyfadas opens to the south-west, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds.

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

For amenities, Paralia Glyfadas has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds and parking nearby.

Good to know

Does Paralia Glyfadas beach get windy?

Paralia Glyfadas 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 Glyfadas beach?

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

What is Paralia Glyfadas beach like?

A sandy beach with shallow water.

What facilities does Paralia Glyfadas beach have?

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

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