Glyfada – fine sand and turquoise water

Glyfada is defined by its large beach. The fine sand gives the water its characteristic turquoise color; the beach's size is also one of its distinctive features. If you are looking for a destination for a beach getaway, these features can serve as a first guide. The beach offers water sports and a beach volleyball court. Alongside the beach itself, these provide two specific activities to choose from, appealing to different interests.

The beach and practical planning

The two offerings have different focuses: water sports and beach volleyball are different ways to spend time at the beach. If you are considering what you would like your beach days to look like, they offer two specific points to consider when choosing a destination. The beach volleyball court represents an activity on land, while the water sports offerings provide a different focus. This makes it possible to assess Glyfada in terms of your own interests and the beach's features.

Beach facilities include parasols, sun loungers, and showers. Check which of these facilities are currently available before your visit. The beach also has facilities for people with disabilities. As arrangements can change, check in advance what is available for your specific needs. If you are looking for hotels for a trip to Glyfada, the beach, activities, and facilities you need are useful points to consider when planning your trip.

Corfu: culture and nature

The Old Town of Corfu has preserved almost all of its historic urban fabric; its buildings date from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. The Old Town and its two fortresses are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Museum of Asian Art in the Old Town houses more than 11,000 objects from China, Japan, India, the Himalayas, and Central Asia. The Archaeological Museum of Corfu displays the Gorgon Medusa pediment from the great Temple of Artemis: it dates to 585 BC and was excavated near the Monastery of Agioi Theodoroi in 1911.

Through important artifacts and documents, the permanent exhibition at the Kapodistrias Museum explores the history of Corfu, Europe, and Greece through the life of Greece's first governor. It thus connects regional history with a European and Greek context. A digital guide to Corfu's Old Town is intended for residents and visitors and offers high-quality audiovisual material about more than 80 sights. Check its availability before your trip.

Hiking is also an option on Corfu. In the municipal unit of Achilleion, ancient paths wind through the wooded mountains of Agii Deka, Stavros, and Garouna and are suitable for hiking. The 180-kilometer Corfu Trail passes through several settlements; Benitses is one of its 13 overnight stops. The two details refer to different scales: paths in Achilleion and a long route through several settlements. The villages in the municipal unit of Achilleion host numerous festivals and folk festivals, as well as cultural events organized by the municipality; the program varies from event to event.

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For the broader travel overview: Corfu.