When it comes to beaches extremely closely located to Corfu Town, the Gouvia Beach must not be overlooked. This small beach awarded the blue flag is a favorite destination for tourists holidaying in Corfu Town. But should visitors want not to be accommodated too far from the beach, they should keep in mind that a reasonable number of hotels and rooms and apartments for rent is available in the nearby surroundings of the beach. Boat hire operators and numerous eating venues contribute to the overall appeal of the beach.
What is unique about the Acharavi Beach is that it stands out as the longest beach in Corfu. Acharavi is the most important northern seaside resort.
Located only 45 minutes from Corfu Town there lays the resort of Messongi (or Messonghi). Apollon Palace and Messongi Beach Hotel are the most known hotels.
Corfu Aqualand is the one water park which is the closet located to Corfu Town. Aqualand is the largest water park in Europe with large water slides.