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Gialos beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Gialos beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Gialos beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.ΤΑΒΕΡΝΑ ΑΓΙΟΣ ΑΝΔΡΕΑΣ is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Gialos beach?

There are 1039 places to stay in the Gialos beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Gialos beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=95059&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ibiscus Corfu Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9815803&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Corfu Sun Gate Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1128684&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Mimosa</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1727404&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Georgia Apartments</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1015095&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Marie</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=861500&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Alexey & Helga House</a></li></ul>

Good for Relax

6.8

/ 10 Good

#564 out of 1070
in Peloponnese, Western Greece, Ionian

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About

Gialos beach is located on the Ionian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 271th place out of 503 beaches in the Ioanian Islands region 24.5 km away from its center, the city of Corfu. It is one of the beaches of Yialos settlement, just 0 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious coastline with turquoise water and light sand & pebble cover, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Gialos beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

10 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is D Amour beach, which has a rating of 7.9.

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Historical

+18 ^oC +16 ^oC

Air temperature

3.3 M/S

Wind

+17 ^oC

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Yialos, Peloponnese, Western Greece, Ionian, Ioanian Islands

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Beach overall scores

Water

Excellent

8.5/10

Cover

Frustrating

4.3/10

Cleanliness

Frustrating

4/10

Amenities

Bad

1/10

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Gialos beach is located in Ioanian Islands within Yialos, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

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.

User reviews

"The beach is absolutely stunning and the water is pleasantly warm. There aren't too many people around, so it's the perfect spot for some peaceful relaxation."

Larissa Kovalenko

"This beach may be petite, stretching no more than 5 to 6 meters wide, but it boasts a stunning view and crystal clear waters that make it perfect for children. The sand is soft and inviting, and there is a unique phenomenon to behold on the walls of the cliffs. Water from small weels up above causes the rocks to glisten in the sun, inviting visitors to leave their mark by dr..."

Nolan Thorne

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"The beach is absolutely stunning and the water is pleasantly warm. There aren't too many people around, so it's the perfect spot for some peaceful relaxation."

Larissa Kovalenko

Nolan Thorne

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12 accomodations nearby

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1.7km from the beach

9.2

Excellent

Marylin

Serviced Apartment

Alykes Potamou

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1.7km from center

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1.8km from the beach

7.9

Very good

ABC Sweet Home

Serviced Apartment

Alykes Potamou

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1.8km from center

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2.2km from the beach

8.7

Excellent

Alexey & Helga House

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Alykes Potamou

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2.1km from center

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2.3km from the beach

9.4

Excellent

Eleni Family Apartments

Serviced Apartment

Alykes Potamou

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2.3km from center

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2.3km from the beach

Very good

Marie

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Alykes Potamou

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2.3km from center

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2.6km from the beach

9.5

Exceptional

Palma Sidari Corfu

Serviced Apartment

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Yialos

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2.5km from center

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2.7km from the beach

9.2

Excellent

Georgia Apartments

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Alykes Potamou

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2.7km from center

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2.8km from the beach

9.3

Excellent

MIKE'S STUDIOS

Serviced Apartment

Alykes Potamou

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2.8km from center

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2.8km from the beach

8.1

Very good

Ibiscus Corfu Hotel

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Alykes Potamou

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2.9km from center

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2.9km from the beach

6.7

Good

Corfu Sun Gate Hotel

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Alykes Potamou

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2.9km from center

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3.2km from the beach

7.6

Very good

Hotel Mimosa

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Alykes Potamou

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3.1km from center

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3.2km from the beach

9.1

Excellent

Argilos

Serviced Apartment

Alykes Potamou

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3.2km from center

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Beach features

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
size&shape
- Length - long, about 500 meters
- Width - narrow

Natural features

Access

Cover and water

cover
swimming details
- Depth increase - smooth
water
- Normal water, medium transparency
- Turqoise blue

Audience

- Relaxation connoisseurs

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

Sidari, Greece

Sidari Beach

Paralia Sidari

7.8

Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand

Sidari 0.6 km

Barbati, Greece

Barbati Beach

8.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Barbati 0.1 km

Dassia, Greece

Dassia beach

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water

Dassia 0.4 km

Nissaki, Greece

Nissaki Beach

8.5

Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Blue pure water

Nissaki 0.4 km

Ksamil, Albania

Lori beach

8.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Ksamil 1.1 km

Manastir, Albania

Pulebardha beach

8.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble

Manastir 0.9 km

Ksamil, Albania

Ksamil Beach

7.8

Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Ksamil 0.2 km

Glyfada, Greece

Glyfada beach

8.7

Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand

Glyfada 0.1 km

Tsouka, Albania

Mango beach

8.2

Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Blue pure water

Tsouka 1.6 km

Ilias, Albania

Gjipe Beach

Gjipe beach

8.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque

Ilias 1.7 km

Agios Stefanos, Greece

Agios Stefanos beach

9.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine sand

Agios Stefanos 0.3 km

Perithia, Greece

Apraos Beach

8.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand

Perithia 1.3 km

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

ΤΑΒΕΡΝΑ ΑΓΙΟΣ ΑΝΔΡΕΑ...• 13 min walk
Gregory's Fish Taver...• 14 min walk
The Three Brothers f...• 18 min walk
thomas taverna• 18 min walk

Attractions

Sidari Splash Park• 2.4km
Ormos Sidari• 2.5km
Agios Stefanos• 2.6km
Ortholithos of Canal...• 3.2km

Transport

CFU• 26km
KTEL CORFU bus stati...• 24.8km
Primasol Ionian Sun• 37.2km

Localities

Yialos• 80m
Corfu• 24.5km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Gialos beach?

Gialos beach has a light sand and pebble cover. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Gialos beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Gialos beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Gialos beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Gialos beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Gialos beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Gialos beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Gialos beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Gialos beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.ΤΑΒΕΡΝΑ ΑΓΙΟΣ ΑΝΔΡΕΑΣ is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Gialos beach?

There are 1039 places to stay in the Gialos beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Gialos beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Gialos beach from parking?

The Gialos 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Gialos beach?

There are 4 attractions near Gialos beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Sidari Splash Park located in 2.4 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Gialos beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Gialos 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.