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Arillas beach is located on the Ionian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 18th place out of 503 beaches in the Ioanian Islands region 26.5 km away from its center, the city of Corfu. It is one of the beaches of Arilas settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and brown fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season. Moreover, this beach is popular with naturists.
A significant part of the beach is occupied by beach clubs with limited access The beach facilities are only available to visitors of resort area. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. Daily boat rental service is located nearby. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling, sup-surfing, sea kayaking. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Agios Stefanos beach, which has a rating of 9.6.
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Arillas beach is located in Ioanian Islands within Arilas, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Corfu island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Sidari 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Dassia 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Barbati 0.1 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Blue pure water
Nissaki 0.4 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Glyfada 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Ksamil 1.1 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Ksamil 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Manastir 0.9 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Blue pure water
Tsouka 1.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Chalikounas 2.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine sand
Agios Stefanos 0.3 km
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light sand & pebble
Palaiokastritsa 0.4 km
What to do in Arillas beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Arillas beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
When it comes to what to do in Arillas beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Arillas beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Arillas beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Arillas beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The Arillas beach is covered with brown fine sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
For sunbathing and relaxing, Arillas beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Arillas beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Arillas beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is completely occupied by a resort area with a paid entrance, which has all the infrastructure. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
Arillas beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Arillas beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Horizon Hotel & Restaurant is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.
There are 882 places to stay in the Arillas beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Arillas beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Arillas beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 4 attractions near Arillas beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Nikiforos beach located in 1.8 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Arillas beach is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.
Arillas beach (Corfu island) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Divarata 1.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty
Anafonitria 2.7 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Agia Thekli 1.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Tsilivi 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Laganas 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Skala 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Blue pure water
Ano Vasilikos 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water
Alikes 0.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Zola 1.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Light sand & pebble
Liapades 2.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access
Antipaxos 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Vasiliki 2.5 km
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