Peroulades Beach - Corfu island - Greece

What a contrast in Peroulades a handsome hill village with traditional tavernas and cafes providing access to very quiet beaches and some lovely walks. Peroulades main beach is hardly that - just a narrow strip of sand below vertical cliffs that floods with waves at each passing boat and you can only get to it with a perilous descent down scores of winding cement steps. The taverna above the beach offers stunning sunset views and lends the place its alternative name of Sunset Beach


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Beach location: Peroulades is a beach with an identity crisis and you'll also see it designated as Loggas, Longas and Sunset Beach depending on the map source consulted. Located close to Sidari in northern Corfu access is through the village of Peroulades itself, beyond Sidari, turning where the unofficial signs point to the beach. Peroulades beach is accessed via a steep path and 66 steps!
Disabled access: Non-ambulant visitors will make it only as far as the taverna area. Thereafter, the steep path and steps mitigate against access to Peroulades beach itself. Even those who consider themselves fit will find the steep steps hard going.
Car parking: Public and taverna car parks. Normally plenty of space, even in high season.
Food outlets/restaurants: Two or three taverna snackeries with "daytime disco" music. The sunset can be viewed whilst eating an evening meal at this location. Sand/pebbles/shingle: Towering cliffs, offshore rock outcrops and a narrow strip of sand. Sunbeds/umbrellas: No.
Showers: No. Toilets available in the tavernas (none unfortunately are particularly disabled accessible).
Safe for children: The sea is relatively safe but can be "milky". The area, featuring rocks and high cliffs, suggests supervision is desirable. Watersports: No.
Main users: Mainly tourists, with a few locals - particularly at weekends. Well cared for: Peroulades beach itself is normally clean. The approaches are nearly always badly littered. Mooring for boats: No.
Next to quayside/harbour: No. Storm drains/outlets into sea: Yes.
Natural shady areas: Sit under the cliffs if you don't mind running the risk of falling clay!
Any other facilities: The view! Sunsets over the Drastis Cape are phenomenal. Even during the day, the tavema "balconies" provide a panoramic viewing gallery. The sunset can be spectacular.
Distance to main resorts: About 3 km from Sidari resort. Public transport: No. Independent transport required unless you favour a strenuous walk from Sidari. Blue Flag: No