Agios Stefanos (Sinies)
North, Agios Stefanos Sinion, north-east coast (opposite the mainland)
Also known as: Agios Stefanos Sinion, San Stefano NE
Status: Unexplored
What you can do here
Suitability is not available for this forecast.
👁 Nice view — Sheltered yachting bay at the north end of the NE riviera, opposite the Albanian/Greek mainland, with a pebble beach, a row of waterfront tavernas and a popular anchorage. A launch point for boat trips to the Erimitis coves; scenic and comparatively upmarket.
⚠ 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.
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Pros
- Sheltered bay with clear water
- Waterfront tavernas
- Boat trips to Erimitis/Albania from the bay
Cons
- Busy anchorage with boat traffic
- Pebble underfoot
- Deeper water off the beach
Practical notes
- A yacht/anchorage bay; water taxis and boat trips run from here. Not to be confused with Agios Stefanos Avliotes on the NW coast.
Beach details
- Shore type
- pebble
- Orientation
- NE
North-east-facing pebble cove on Corfu's sheltered north-east 'Kensington-on-Sea' riviera; backed by the Pantokrator foothills, so it sits in the lee of the prevailing north-west wind and is open mainly to the less common easterly/sirocco. - Sheltered from
- north, northwest, west
- Exposed to
- east, southeast
- Terrain effects
- Backed by steep Pantokrator foothills and olive groves that block the prevailing north-west/west wind, keeping the bay calm; afternoon breeze can still funnel down the Corfu–mainland channel.
Activities (baseline)
- SUP: 4 (launch difficulty: easy)
- Snorkelling: 4
- Swimming: 4
Access
- Final approach: By road or by boat/water taxi
Amenities
- Food nearby: Waterfront tavernas
Evidence
- coordinate — confidence: medium, checked: 2026-08-09
https://photon.komoot.io/ - shoreType — confidence: medium, checked: 2026-08-09
https://mykerkyra.com/en/agios-stefanos-sinion/ - orientation — confidence: medium, checked: 2026-08-09
Source: NE-facing Sinies bay opposite the mainland; NW-wind shelter derived from OSM position and coastline aspect (checked 2026-08-09) - sup — confidence: low, checked: 2026-08-09
Source: Sheltered bay, easy pebble launch, busy anchorage; no SUP-specific source (checked 2026-08-09) - snorkel — confidence: low, checked: 2026-08-09
https://mykerkyra.com/en/agios-stefanos-sinion/ - swimming — confidence: medium, checked: 2026-08-09
Source: Sheltered clear bay water; busy anchorage (checked 2026-08-09)