Paleokastritsa Beach

Located within the on the northwest coast of Corfu, Greece, Paleokastritsa Beach - also known as Paralia Paleokastritsa - is a small crescent-shaped beige sand beach with many rocky portions.  This immensely popular beautiful beach is adjacent to Agios Spiridon Beach and has an amazing backdrop of dramatic cliffs, olive trees, and cypress trees, as well as several oceanfront buildings, including the Monastery of Paleokastritsa, offering a picturesque setting.  The beach's name "Paleokastritsa" means "Old Castle," named after the nearby Angelokastro fortress.  Paleokastritsa Beach is promoted as an ecotourism destination, encouraging sustainable tourism practices to preserve the natural beauty, flora, and fauna of the region.

Paleokastritsa Beach, Corfu, does not have lifeguards but offers many other amenities, including restrooms, showers, shaded areas, a sunbed and parasol rental facility, a beach equipment rental facility, a boat rental facility, a playground, tavernas, cafes, and nearby restaurants.

Paleokastritsa Beach is a family-friendly beach that offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, snorkeling, diving, hiking, paddleboarding, kayaking, boating, and photography.  If you plan to go into the water, this naturally sheltered bay has a safe area to swim.  The water near the beach is calm and shallow, which is ideal for canoes, kayaks, and small boats.  Visitors can rent a boat or book boat trips that provide an opportunity to explore the nearby hidden coves and pristine beaches.  Snorkelers and divers may spot the diverse marine life that thrives in its clear waters.  Hikers can enjoy the nearby hiking trails, including the one leading to a nearby monastery for stunning views and offering unique insights into the local biodiversity.  The beach is known for its crystal clear waters, unique rock formations, and beautiful views, making it a perfect spot for taking photos.  Dogs are not allowed on the beach, which is open from sunrise until sunset.

Paleokastritsa Beach, Corfu, Greece, offers an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Paleokastritsa Beach is easy - the beach has a paid car parking lot located near Agios Petros Beach at National Road, EO Kerkiras - Palaiokastritsas, Paleokastritsa 490 83, Greece, which provides easy access to the beach.  Please note that there are a few stairs leading down to the beach.

Paleokastritsa Beach is one of the popular beaches on the island of Corfu among the locals.

There are many attractions near Paleokastritsa Beach.  Monastery of Paleokastritsa is a 13th-century Greek Orthodox monastery perched on a hill on the northwest coast of Corfu overlooking the Ionian Sea, dedicated to the Virgin Mary.  The monastery features whitewashed walls, arched walkways, and a tranquil courtyard surrounded by olive trees and vibrant flowers, creating a picturesque setting.  It also has a small museum showcasing interesting artifacts, icons, manuscripts, and items of historical significance related to religious history.  The Corfu Aquarium features a variety of local marine species, including fish, crabs, lobsters, sea stars, and other creatures found in the Ionian Sea.  In addition, visitors can see snakes, lizards, turtles, and other reptiles, some native to the region, and enjoy interesting interactive experiences and guided tours, making the visit both educational and engaging. Nausicaa's Cave is a captivating natural site where, according to Greek mythology, the princess in Homer’s Odyssey, Nausicaa, is said to have discovered the shipwrecked Odysseus on Corfu’s shores.  Visitors can book a boat tour to explore the cave, which features dramatic limestone formations, clear turquoise waters, and a peaceful, mystical atmosphere.  Paleokastritsa, one of the most famous and picturesque villages on the island of Corfu, is known for its stunning natural beauty, crystal-clear waters, dramatic cliffs, beaches, and historical significance, attracting visitors from all over the world.  If you are looking for another nearby attraction, Angelokastro, or the Castle of Angels, is a 13th-century Byzantine fortress perched atop a steep hill along the northwestern coast of Corfu. The castle was strategically built during the reign of the Despotate of Epirus to guard against invasions from Ottoman sieges and provide refuge for locals during attacks.  It has thick walls, battlements, and remnants of a chapel dedicated to the Archangel Michael. Visitors can explore its ruins, admire breathtaking views, and offer insights into medieval military engineering and Corfu's turbulent past.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Paleokastritsa Beach.  Nikos Restaurant is positioned right on the beach and serves amazing seafood, meat, and poultry dishes. Yialos serves delicious Mediterranean dishes.  Limani Restaurant serves incredible salads, soups, seafood, poultry, and meat dishes.  Belvedere serves amazing salads, burgers, seafood, and poultry dishes.  If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant nearby, Dolphin serves incredible salads, sandwiches, pizzas, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.

If you are looking for a hotel near Paleokastritsa Beach, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star Akrotiri Beach Resort Hotel Paleokastritsa is six minutes away by car and offers many amenities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a playground, and restaurants.  A more affordable hotel is the 4-Star Blue Princess Hotel and Suites, which offers a few amenities, including hot tubs, two bars, and three restaurants.  Another moderately priced option is the 3-Star Paleo ArtNouveau Hotel, which has several amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a sundeck, and a restaurant.  A more reasonably priced option is the 3-Star Odysseus Hotel Paleokastritsa Corfu, which offers many amenities, including an outdoor pool, a snack bar, and a garden.  If you are looking for another affordable hotel, Hotel Apollon Corfu Paleokastritsa offers a few amenities, including a terrace, a cafe, and a restaurant.