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68 ❯❯ Corfu and the Ionian Islands Area by Area

Bays and Beaches

View overlooking Antipaxí’s picture-perfect Voutoumi Beach
Voutoumi Beach,
Arillas Beach, Corfu
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Antipaxí
MAP A2 • Near Agios
Stefanos, Corfu MAP B6 • S of Vrika beach, Antipaxí
Tucked into Corfu’s northwestern Lying just south of the famous Vrika
corner, Arillas is a long and sandy beach is Voutoumi, the other well-
stretch of beautiful beach. You can known beach on Antipaxí. It is popular
watch the sea break on the islets due to its turquoise seas and an
that lie just off the shore line. attractive stretch of sand and pebbles.
A walkway links it to Vrika beach.
Gialiskari Beach, Corfu
2 Soulalenia Beach, Paxí
MAP C4 • Near Pélekas, Corfu
Head for this tranquil beach, tucked 7
MAP B5 • Near Gäios, Paxí
away in a small cove, if you want some Located on the outskirts of Gäios,
peace and quiet. It is acces sible only Soulalenia beach is one of several
from Sinarades and few people take popular beaches along this stretch
the small road down from the town. of Paxí’s coastline. Others include
Yanna and Kaki Langada, which is
Myrtiótissa Beach, Corfu
3 surrounded by rocks.
MAP B4 • West coast, Corfu
Arkoudaki Beach, Paxí
A small, secluded horseshoe-shaped 8
beach, Myrtiótissa is set in a stunning MAP A5 • Near Lákka, Paxí
location. With no tavernas and only Accessible only by boat, the small
sheer cliffs and golden sands, it is and beautifully secluded Arkoudaki
popular with nature-lovers. beach is located on the northeastern
tip of Paxí. It is a favourite spot for
Paleokastrítsa Beach,
4 sailors to jump off their yachts.
Corfu
Levrechio Beach, Paxí
MAP B3 • Ormos Liapádhon, west 9
coast, Corfu MAP B5 • East coast, Paxí
This popular west-coast beach is This attractive beach lies a little way
famous for being a favourite haunt of south of Pórto Longós. It is largely
Sir Frederick Adam (see p17). Tavernas made up of fine shingle, and attracts
provide shade and refreshments. many visitors in the summer months.

Agrilas Bay, Paxí
Vrika Beach, Antipaxí
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MAP A6 • West coast, Paxí
MAP B6
Lying north of Otzia, this bay is one of Vrika is probably the most famous of
the largest sweeps of rugged coastline Antipaxí’s fabulous golden beaches.
on the west coast. It has a few tiny The journey there takes you through
beaches, including pretty Avlaki beach. a country side of vineyards.
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