Arillas Beach - Corfu island - Greece
Walks along the headland from Agios Stefanos to nearby ARILLAS are popular with fine views and splendid sunsets. The beach at Arillas is a little busier than its neighbour though not as long at 250m nor as deep at just 15m. But it is flat and sandy with shallow waters, so great for families and backed by low rolling hills. The islet of Gravia just offshore and reachable if you are a decent enough swimmer. There are sunbeds, watersports, boats for hire and a water taxi to other Corfu resorts along the coast.
In the resort itself there is a wide selection of minimarkets - I counted seven, there may be more - and a few shops selling tourist souvenirs.


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Beach location: Follow the road from Sidari and Avliotes to Arillas in order to access this massive expanse of sand. The access is signposted from the main road as you travel beyond Avliotes village. It's about 1-2 km. beyond the village. Disabled access: There is limited disabled access to Arillas beach available at certain points. Elsewhere rising gradients and some steep drops to the beach hamper wheelchair access. The sand is also soft. Car parking: Park on the roadside. This gets busy and parking is sometimes difficult and you may find yourself parking some distance from Arillas beach.
Food outlets/restaurants: Yes. Plenty of snack bars and other food outlets.
Sand/pebbles/shingle: Soft golden sand. Arillas resort beach is organised but it lies at the centre of a huge, natural beach that seemingly goes on for ever. There are some pebbles beyond the waterline.
Sunbeds/umbrellas: Yes. These give out after some distance and the beach is then «wild».
Showers: No. For toilets, use the food outlets.
Safe for children: In the main, the water is shallow and the beach comprises attractive soft, golden sand. Watch out forthe significant watersports activity which sometimes intrudes on the designated swimming areas. There is a light swell with some waves from time to time.
Watersports: Yes. Main users: Tourists. Well cared for: Yes. Mooring for boats: No.
Next to quayside/harbour: No. Storm drains/outlets into sea: None observed.
Natural shady areas: Arillas beach is completely exposed. Any other facilities: Full resort facilities.
Distance to main resorts: 0-2 km. depending on point of access.
Public transport: Taxis or independent transport needed. Blue Flag: Yes.