Beach location: One of the northernmost beaches on
Corfu. Located between the resorts of
Roda and
Sidari and accessed from the main coastal road. Look for the signs on the main road. These point you down a twisting road, through woods and olive groves. The road gives out at
Astrakeri beach.
Disabled access: Astrakeri beach area is flat and wheelchair access is possible. Some of the sand is hard-packed, some is soft.
Car parking: Probably the only place where you'll park is on the municipal football pitch! The car parking area is massive and even in high season it's possible to get a space here.
Food outlets/restaurants: A selection of beach bars and tavernas.
Sand/pebbles/shingle: A sand beach with some shale and small pebbles.
Sunbeds/umbrellas: A limited number.
Showers: Yes. For toilets use the tavernas and beach bars.
Safe for children: This is open sea and the water gets deep reasonably quickly. Nevertheless, it's a reasonably good beach for young swimmers under supervision.
Watersports: No.
Main users: Locals.
Well cared for: Not as well cared for as it could be. Has a look of being «abandoned».
Mooring for boats: There is a small harbour which is neither attractive nor particularly suitable for seagoing craft.
Next to quayside/harbour: Not obtrusive.
Storm drains/outlets into sea: No.
Natural shady areas: Substantial vegetation and trees beyond Astrakeri beach itself give some cover.
Any other facilities: Rooms to let located close by.
Distance to main resorts: 5km to
Roda and
Sidari.
Public transport: Buses will take you as far as the main road. Otherwise, you can use the card phone at the beach to summon a taxi.
Blue Flag: No.