Corfu’s Best Beaches: Private Tour to Paleokastritsa & Glyfada
Description
Imagine yourself to relax in a sun-kissed beach with crystal-clear waters and majestic natural scenery! If it sounds good, then benefit from this private, customizable tour and enjoy sun and sea in the Top Two Corfu's beaches - Paleokastritsa and Glyfada! Start your tour with a visit to Paleokastritsa, οnе оf thе mοst popular spots of the island. Take a dip in the crystal clear waters, be captivated by the breathtaking scenery, visit the Monastery of Paleokastritsa and if you'd like to explore the caves into the sea, you can optionally make a boat trip to the sea caves. Glyfada is our next destination, known for its crystal clear turquoise waters and soft golden sand. It's a great place for swimming, sunbathing and playing with the sand, as well as for water sports. Your local driver will ensure the most flexible, personalised experience in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle.
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Corfu is a green island with 217 km of coastline and some of the most beautiful beaches of Greece. With the variety of beaches on the island, sandy, pebble or rocky beaches, we’ve selected the Top Two for your Corfu Beach exploration: Paleokastritsa and Glyfada. Make sure to take your flip-flops and get ready to enjoy half a day on one of the most famous beaches of the island! Once the driver picks you up, we' ll head to Pаlеоkаstritsа - οnе оf thе mοst pоpulаr beaches. The green, rocky hill above the beach reflects in the sea giving a turquoise, green-ish colour in the water. Rocky landscape, dense vegetation, sea caves, thin white sand, crystal clear waters compose an idyllic, breathtaking scenery full of contrasts that awaits you to visit. And if you'd like to explore the caves into the sea, you can optionally make a boat trip to the sea caves. It's fully organised with umbrellas and sun beds, tavernas and various shops.
We' ll continue our beach exploration tour with Glyfada - the most cosmopolitan beach on Corfu with white thin sand and crystal blue water. It's a shallow beach, fully organised with umbrellas and sun beds, beach bars and water sports facilities. The lush green background of pine- and olive-trees above the beach compose a majestic natural scenery. Enjoy here the beautiful beach atmosphere, drinking a fresh juice or cool cocktail. Take a refreshing dip and swim the clear blue waters, or even do water sports. After your relaxing day at the beach, your local driver will get you safely and in time back to your hotel or cruiseship.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is available from Corfu Port/Cruise Ship, Corfu Airport, or hotels within 10 km of Corfu Town. Please provide your pickup location at the time of booking. Pickup can also be arranged from any hotel on the island, however, an additional fee applies for locations more than 10 km from Corfu Town.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant seats are available, free of charge.
Reviews(12)
Iannis was absolutely wonderful. He explained what we would be doing and asked if we wanted to do anything different than scheduled. Brought us to monastery and to Glyfada Beach which was gorgeous. Highly recommend him
Giannis was really knowledgeable about the island of Corfu. He took the time to show us the sites as well as give us plenty of time at the two beaches we wanted to visit. The whole experience was wonderful and we would definitely book again!
Dear Talia, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure showing you around Corfu. I’m really glad you enjoyed the experience and the beaches. I'll be happy to welcome you again in the near future! Best wishes
Both beaches were nice but they charge 25 euros just to rent a beach chair! Our driver was very nice and even went out of his way to find an open pharmacy on a Sunday as I had a headache. We only wish he would have filled in the time more by talking about the region both past and present.
Dear Susie, We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the beaches and that our driver took such good care of you, even going the extra mile to find a pharmacy on Sunday. Our professional local driver did his best to accommodate your needs, taking you to two of the island’s most beautiful beaches and even suggesting an additional stop at the Monastery of Paleokastritsa, which was not originally in your program. He also shared insights about the region, while also keeping his attention on the road to ensure your safety. For those seeking a more detailed commentary, a licensed professional guide can always be added at extra cost. Regarding the beach chairs, please note that this service is not part of what we provide. Each guest is free to decide how they wish to spend their time at the beach. The chairs are charged by the local beach businesses you chose to visit, and payment goes directly to them. Therefore, we are not responsible for the pricing policies of another business. Best regards, Ioannis
Corfu was so much more, thanks to our guide. We forgot our wallet, he came back. We loved the Monestry, and not planned to go but our guide thought I might like it. Which was the highlight of my day. We went swimming at the beach, when we were ready our guide was pulling up to check on us. We wanted lunch at a local tavern and off we went! I have not enjoyed any tour like this private tour. Thank you Louie!
Dear Nancy, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Louie made your day in Corfu so special and you enjoyed the day. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Louie. We’d love to welcome you back for more adventures in the future! Kind regards, Ioannis
Our driver was fantastic! Even though our cruise ship docked later than expected, he was there waiting for us with a sign, ready to go. He was super friendly and really knowledgeable about the area, which made the drive to the beach even better. The Mercedes van was immaculate and the AC was perfect for the hot weather. Seriously, the whole experience was top-notch. I would definitely recommend this service and use them again.
Dear Anthony, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that everything went smoothly and that you enjoyed your day in Corfu. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we’d be happy to welcome you back in the future. Best wishes to you and your lovely family! Kind regards, Ioannis
Our driver was very kind, however he did not speak English very well, which made communicating a bit difficult! We used google translate to better communicate, and that worked well. The two beaches we saw were beautiful. The price felt a bit exorbitant for what it was, which was essentially an overpriced uber. Not sure I would recommend this over a big bus tour, for the money! We booked this because we wanted to converse with the driver and learn a bit about the island. When we asked questions, the driver wasn’t able to answer, but it wasn’t his fault! He was accommodating, friendly, and on time! This tour overall felt a bit mis-advertised. Compared to other reviews, we did not get the same experience as other guests.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed visiting the two beautiful beaches and appreciated our driver’s kindness, punctuality, and willingness to assist. We’re sorry the language barrier made communication a bit challenging and that the tour didn’t fully match your expectations, especially since you were hoping for more insight about the island. For guests seeking more detailed commentary about the island, we offer the option to include a professional licensed guide at an additional cost. The tour you selected is one of the most competitively priced private options, offering the freedom to explore Corfu's beaches at your own pace with a dedicated vehicle and driver. We recognize that every guest’s experience is unique and can be influenced by many factors, including personal expectations and preferences. Thank you again for choosing us and hope to welcome you back again with a more tailored experience that better suits your preferences. Kind regards, Ioannis
We loved going to these two very different beaches in Corfu. While it was not quite warm enough to go swimming yet (We were in Corfu in May), we paid $15E each extra and did the boat ride to the caves at Palaiokastritsa Beach. Highly recommend doing that. The beach itself is very rocky so if you plan on swimming here, bring water shoes. The other beach we went to, Glyfada Beach, is larger and is a sandy beach. It is beautiful as well and the water is crystal clear. We ate at the restaurant there and the food was delicious and reasonably priced. Being that the beaches were about a half hour apart and at least a half hour from the cruise port, we got to see alot of the island too.
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review and kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable day exploring Corfu. It was our pleasure to have you, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
We were picked up at the cruise port. Minivan mercedes luxury, punctual polite and professional. I definitely recommend it
Dear Francisco, Thank you so much for your kind review! We're glad to hear you had such a positive experience. We hope to see you again soon in Corfu! Best regards, Ioannis
Loannis is excellent. polite, responsible, and very attentive. He organised the tour thoughtfully, taking into account our children’s needs. I highly recommend him to anyone.
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! I’m truly happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed the tour. Your recommendation means a lot to me, and I hope to welcome you again in the future! Kind regards, Ioannis
Our tour with Ioannis was excellent. He explained the history of Corfu and brought us to beautiful places. We felt safe the entire time and he was a pleasure to spend the day with. We highly recommend this tour and this company.
Dear Jennifer, I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us. Thank you for choosing us and hope to see you again in the near future. Kind regards, Ioannis
