Myrtiotissa beach , Corfu, Greece beach Travel Information

The sandy beach of Myrtiotissa, “the loveliest beach in the world” as the British author Lawrence Darell used to say, is found at the western coast of the island of the island, in front of the Holy Monastery of Panaghia Myrtiotissa, within an environment of impressive complexes of sculpted rocks, full of trees.

It is situated at a distance of 15 kilometers western to the town of Corfu, between the famous beaches of Ermones (4 kilometers at the North) and Glyfada (6 kilometers at the South).

The beach is not much organised, which fortunately keep almost intact its exquisite beauty. A few taverns offer good food and the best afternoon view of the island, within an environment offering any thing you might desire: golden sun with crystal clear sea and a very rich seabed, a paradise for the divers, a small river with fresh and cool water, calmness that makes it nudism tolerant. You will find a few facilities for sea sports and facilities for boat renting.

Myrtiotissa is one of the best beaches in Corfu island. Unspoilt, clean, relatively sparse with beautiful water with just the right type of gentle waves most of the time. Myrtiotissa is worth finding as it is deliberately not road-signed very well and takes a little commitment to find your self there. Ask around, all the locals can tell you where it is.

It is an excellent beach; you will enjoy swimming very much and, once there, you will feel like staying there forever. If you are around on September, don’t miss to join the locals at the local feast (“panighyri”) in honor of Panaghia Myrtiotissa celebrated at the Monastery on the 24th of September.

Access to the beach from the capital (Corfu 15 kilometers far away) is possible by rented or private car and motorbikes. You will reach the beach by car via a dirt track; otherwise, you will leave your car at the parking and walk down the dirt track leading to the beach, for some 15-20 minutes. It may seem a bit tiring, but it is worth the effort. Thousands of visitors would agree with that!

Myrtiotissa Beach, backed by high rock cliffs, has been described as one of the most dramatically beautiful beaches in the world. Look for signs to the beach about 1.5km southeast of Vatos on the road to Pelekas (see map link below). It is recommended that you park at the TOP of the beach and climb down because vehicles frequently get stuck at beach level, unable to get back up, especially after heavy rainfall. This beach is almost entirely naturist, especially in the southern half.


How to get to Myrtiotissa Beach. 
The quickest way to drive to Myrtiotissa is to head for Sinarades, Pelekas and then Glyfada - so if you look on your map you should be able to see the general direction you must go.

From Agios Gordios, drive up the main street until you reach the main bus stop/GB's Supermarket and bear left towards Sinarades.  Continue on this road past the Pink Palace Youth Hostel, up the hill and inland.  Past the petrol filling station on your left and for a further 1/2 mile or so until you come to the turning on your left into Sinarades village.  Take this turn and drive through the village, take care as the roads are pretty narrow.  Once you are through the main part of the village you will come across a roundabout, go straight over and continue until you reach a T junction.  At this point turn left and continue on this road for a couple of miles, you can see Pelekas village up on the hill in front of you.

The road to Myrtiotissa
You will come to a cross roads, at which you go straight on heading towards Glyfada/Ropa valley. Continue on this road for a couple of miles until you reach a T junction.  At this junction you bear left for about 100 metres and take the first turning on the left (there is a house on the corner).  Continue on this smaller road past a few house until you reach the T junction at the end.  Here turn right and almost immediately turn left on to a rough track that should be signposted Myrtiotissa.

Once you are on this road there is only one way to go!  carry on all the way (it is a rough track at some points so please drive carefully) until you reach a newly built cafe called "The Olive Tree" this is all made from wood and has a car park behind it.  Park here (it should cost c. 2 euros)  and take your swimming things and walk the rest of the way down the track to the beach.  As you begin this walk you will have spectacular views of the beach and coastline all around.

The return journey is exactly the same way that you used to get here, so use the instructions above.  Have a great swim and enjoy the crystal clear water and fine sand.