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Kontokali

Central, Kontokali resort, central-east coast just north of Corfu Town

Status: Unexplored

What you can do here

Suitability is not available for this forecast.

👁 Nice view — A well-maintained beach of sand and pebbles at the Kontokali resort near Gouvia bay just north of Corfu Town, with calm, shallow, sheltered water safe for children and a full range of tavernas, cafes and bars.

⚠ Decision support only — check local signage, water depth, and your own ability before you go in. Not a substitute for lifeguards, operators, or official forecasts.

On the map

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Tags

  • sandy
  • pebble
  • sheltered
  • family-friendly

Pros

  • Calm, shallow, sheltered water safe for children
  • Well maintained with good facilities
  • Close to Corfu Town
  • Variety of restaurants/cafes/bars

Cons

  • Mix of sand and pebbles
  • Busy resort area near the marina

Practical notes

  • Near Gouvia marina
  • Organized sections with sunbeds

Beach details

Shore type
mixed
Orientation
E
East-facing sheltered bay on the central-east coast; inferred from coastline
Sheltered from
west, northwest, north
Exposed to
east, southeast
Terrain effects
  • Sheltered within the Gouvia/Kontokali bay area

Activities (baseline)

  • SUP: 3 (launch difficulty: easy)
  • Snorkelling: unknown
  • Swimming: 4

Access

  • Road: Kontokali resort just north of Corfu Town, near Gouvia marina
  • Final approach: Resort seafront

Amenities

  • Shade: Sunbeds/umbrellas
  • Food nearby: Restaurants, cafes and bars
  • Rentals: Sunbeds/umbrellas

Evidence

  • shoreType — confidence: medium, checked: 2026-08-09
    https://discover-corfu.com/location/east-coast-central/
  • orientation — confidence: low, checked: 2026-08-09
    Source: Research 2026-08-09: sheltered east-facing central-east bay; cardinal inferred
  • sup — confidence: low, checked: 2026-08-09
    Source: Research 2026-08-09: calm shallow sheltered water rationale; no SUP-specific source
  • snorkel — confidence: low, checked: 2026-08-09
    Source: Research 2026-08-09: shallow sheltered bay; no snorkel-specific source; recorded unknown
  • swimming — confidence: medium, checked: 2026-08-09
    https://discover-corfu.com/location/east-coast-central/
  • coordinate — confidence: high, checked: 2026-08-09
    Source: OpenStreetMap 'Παραλία Κοντοκαλίου' (Nominatim 39.6505,19.8608), retrieved 2026-08-09

Last reviewed: 2026-08-09