Green against blue, pines that come right down to the sea, fine sand, turquoise waters. Yaliskari may be the smallest of the beaches on the western side of Corfu, but it is every bit as beautiful as any of its more famous neighbours (Glyfada and Kontogialos). Stock up on juice, coffee and sandwiches from the two snack bars and dive right in while enjoying the view of the sheer pine-clad rocks plunging into the sea - just be careful to watch out for currents. Organised beach, with canoes and pedalos for hire.
The farther to the right you go, the sooner the sun will drop behind the rocks, which shade this end of the beach from about noon on. Although there are no hotels on the beach, the Yaliskari Palace Hotel buses its guests down here every day, so be prepared for some company. To get here, follow the signs on the Pelekas­Sinarades road. Leave your car in the park­ing lot - the beach is just a short walk away.

Beach location: From the main Glyfada - Paleokastritsa road beyond Sinarades, follow the signs for Pelekas and Yaliskari (which you will find spelt in a number of different ways!). A single-track, corkscrew road drops you into this attractive bay following the most hair-raising of descents.
Disabled access: The descent to Yaliskari beach from the local taverna is via the steepest of slopes. Maybe a wheelchair can make it... maybe not. Car parking: There is some - located at the bottom of a 1:4 descent. Pretty scary! Food outlets/restaurants: Two or three tavernas and beach bars. Sand/pebbles/shingle: Lovely golden sand. Sunbeds/umbrellas: Yes. Showers: One tap - that's it!
Safe for children: Large tidal swell, rocks either end of the bay. Advisable to supervise younger swimmers closely. Watersports: Limited. Canoes and pedaloes. Main users: A mixture of locals and tourists.
Well cared for: Yes. Mooring for boats: No. Next to quayside/harbour: No.
Storm drains/outlets into sea: No. Natural shady areas: Vegetation and trees surround the beach. Yaliskari beach itself is exposed. Any other facilities: A few rooms to let.
Distance to main resorts: Corfu Town 20 km. Public transport: No. Blue Flag: No.