Agios Spyridon Beach in Corfu is the beautiful Paleokastritsa bay where we boarded a small boat for our trip to the caves. Before setting off, we had time to enjoy the view: clear water beside the wooden jetty, boats waiting along the platform and green hills around the beach.
It is easy to remember the whole area as “Paleokastritsa”, but the name of this particular beach is Agios Spyridon, also written Agios Spyridonas. These are our own photographs from the visit.
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Agios Spyridon Beach at a Glance
| Location | Paleokastritsa, on Corfu’s west coast |
|---|---|
| Beach name | Agios Spyridon / Agios Spyridonas |
| Our reason for visiting | A boat trip from the beach to the sea caves |
| The setting | A sheltered-looking bay with a sandy shoreline, rocky edges and green hills |
| Nearby visit | Paleokastritsa Monastery on the headland above the bays |
Our First Impressions of the Beach
The water was the main attraction for us. Close to the shore, you could see the bottom through the pale turquoise shallows. Further out, the bay became a deeper blue. The rocks on either side and the hillside behind the waterfront made the view especially lovely.
There were people enjoying the beach and swimming during our visit. Our photographs also show buildings and places to sit along the waterfront, so this has a different feel from a secluded cove reached by a woodland path. You can enjoy the coastline while staying close to the activity around the bay.
The Jetty Where We Boarded Our Boat
We walked onto the wooden platform beside the beach to board our boat. Small excursion boats were lined up on both sides, and the sign above the jetty pointed visitors towards trips to the caves and other beaches.
That little boarding area is a useful landmark if you are trying to recognise where we started. It appears in several of our photographs, with the rocky sides of the bay behind it. The beach is worth a look even if you have come mainly for the boat ride.
We have written about the boat ride separately, including the caves and the views along the coast. If you are planning the same outing, that article is the best place to continue.
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The board advertises cave trips and other beaches. Ask the operator what is included in the particular trip you are choosing: a short cave tour and a longer beach excursion can be different outings. Departure arrangements also depend on the sea conditions.
Seeing Paleokastritsa from the Water
Once we were out in the boat, the beach and waterfront looked different again. The buildings sat below the green hillside, with the bay opening out in front of them. Looking back towards the shore was part of the pleasure of the trip.
If you enjoy taking photographs, keep your camera ready for both directions. The rocky coastline ahead is interesting, but the view back towards the village is worth keeping too.
Combine the Beach with Paleokastritsa Monastery
Paleokastritsa Monastery is another place to include while you are in this part of Corfu. It sits on the headland above the bays, so you can combine a visit to the monastery with time by the water and a boat trip.
We have a separate article with our photographs from the monastery, including the grounds and coastal views. Leave yourself time for both visits rather than treating the beach only as somewhere to board a boat.
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Getting Here by Car
For exploring different parts of Corfu, we used a rental car. If you are planning to do the same, our rental article explains our collection experience and how it worked for us.
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Before leaving the car, check the local parking signs and any displayed charges. We have not recorded a parking price for this beach, so we would check it on arrival.
What to Bring
For a visit that includes the beach and a boat ride, bring drinking water, sun protection, a towel and something to keep your phone dry. Footwear with a good grip is useful when stepping between the jetty and the boat.
If your holiday plans include boat excursions, check the activities covered by your travel insurance before travelling. Our insurance article explains the option we looked at.
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Agios Spyridon Beach: Pros and Cons
What We Liked
- Beautiful clear water close to the shore.
- The combination of beach, rocky coastline and green hills.
- A convenient starting point for our cave boat trip.
- The chance to combine the bay with Paleokastritsa Monastery.
Things to Consider
- The jetty is an active boarding area, with people coming and going.
- This is a developed waterfront rather than an isolated beach.
- Boat routes, prices and departure times need checking with the operator.
- Sea conditions can change the plans for an excursion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main beach in Paleokastritsa called?
The main central beach is Agios Spyridon Beach, also written Agios Spyridonas. Paleokastritsa is the name of the wider area, which includes several bays.
Can you take a boat trip from Agios Spyridon Beach?
Yes. We boarded our small boat from the wooden jetty here for a trip to the sea caves. Check the route and arrangements with the operator before paying.
Is Paleokastritsa Monastery nearby?
Yes. The monastery is on the headland above the bays and can be included in a visit to the same area.
Is Agios Spyridon Beach worth visiting?
We thought it was a beautiful place, especially for the clear water and surrounding landscape. It also made a lovely starting point for our boat trip.
Photographs and impressions from our own visit. Beach naming and boat departure background checked against Discover Greece.
