Beach location: Accessed from the most peculiar one-way traffic light sequence in Greece! Signposted from the main Corfu to Lefkimmi road at the village of Perivoli. From there you follow unofficial finger-posts to the beach. However, Santa Barbara is a beach with an identity crisis and seems to be known by various names including Ag Barbara, Maltas and Marta as well as the official name "Marathias".
Disabled access: Yes. Boardwalk access. Car parking: Limited. Park on the roadside behind the last car you come to and walk! You can travel closer to the beach, drop passengers off and then turn and park.
Food outlets/restaurants: Yes. There are both tavemas and beach bars. Sand/pebbles/shingle: Golden sands set within a broad bay. Sunbeds/umbrellas: Yes. Showers: Yes. For toilets, use the tavernas.
Safe for children: There is normally a beach guard in attendance. The sea is fast with a steep drop at the water's edge. Waters are deep and there are significant waves. Watersports: No. Main users: Tourists.
Well cared for: Yes. This is a beach that thoroughly deserves its Blue Flag. Mooring for boats: No.
Next to quayside/harbour: No. Storm drains/outlets into sea: No.
Natural shady areas: No. This is an exposed beach.
Any other facilities: There are rooms and mini markets and all the signs of a full-blown resort beginning to emerge. Distance to main resorts: Kavos 10km, Corfu town 30 km. Public transport: Buses travel as far as the main road and then you walk. Independent transport is preferable but be aware of limited parking near to Santa Barbara beach. Blue Flag: Yes.