Apraos

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Apraos, also known as Kalamaki, is a quiet beach 45km from Corfu Town. It is situated between Kassiopi and Acharavi, the two most popular tourist resorts on the north side of Corfu.

Apraos is an extensive sandy beach. Its main characteristic is that the waters here are very shallow. You could walk fifty meters and still be knee-deep into the water! However, a wooden pier leads into the open sea for those who want to take a shortcut to deeper waters.

It is 1.5km long and perfect for family holidays. The shallow waters and the wide sand create a safe playground for children. Apraos provides all the amenities of an organized beach, such as sunbeds, umbrellas, showers, and changing cabins. For a refuel after your refreshing swim, you can grab something to eat or quench your thirst at the beach’s tavernas and bars.

Due to its size, Apraos never feels too crowded, despite the fact that it is a popular beach. There is always enough space if you want to stay away from the crowds, and even the sunbeds are not squeezed. You can also take one of the boats that leave from here and visit some of the secluded beaches in the area.

Unlike most of the other beaches in this part of Corfu, which have pebbles and cool waters, Apraos is warm, sandy, and calm. It is an idyllic location for those who like to spend sun-kissed days in a serene environment.

Nearby Beaches in Apraos

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Acharavi Beach

Acharavi Beach is long, sandy, and stretches for about 3km. Apart from the golden sand, the waters here are shallow. So, the beach is a perfectly safe environment for families and children. The scenery is complemented by the lush Mediterranean greenery surrounding the beach area, creating a quintessentially Ionian landscape.

Besides being idyllic, the beach has to offer way more than just a refreshing swim and relaxation on a rented sunbed. If you feel like spending a day of fun in the sea, there are plenty of watersports options like banana, sonar, stealth, dragons, ringoes, water ski, wakeboard, pedalo, canoe, scuba diving, etc.

Agios Spyridon Beach

Agios Spyridon is a beautiful sandy beach at the point where the Antinioti Lagoon meets the sea. It is a short drive after Apraos if you continue west towards Acharavi.

Agios Spyridon took its name from the chapel located on that shore. It is a very calm area with restaurants, coffee shops, and hotel units destined for the people who seek a serene ambiance for their holidays.

The clear waters of Agios Spyridon have been awarded the Blue Flag. There are sunbeds and umbrellas for rent, as well as watersport facilities.

Things to do and see in the area of Apraos, Corfu

Antinioti Lagoon

Located at the island’s northeastern tip, between the beaches of Agios Spyridon and Almyros, Antinioti Lagoon is a stunning natural landscape and a significant wetland. It is part of the «Natura 2000» network and occupies approximately 100 acres. It consists of two parts: the Kounoufadi swamp and the main lagoon.

Considered to be a hidden treasure of Corfu, the lagoon is loved by tourists and scientists alike. It connects to the sea with two estuaries. It is a place of incredible biodiversity, with rich flora such as wildflowers, reeds, orchids, and lilies. The lagoon’s fauna includes marsh turtles, otter (one of the most endangered species in Europe), more than 90 species of endemic and migratory birds, like herons and cormorants, as well as various species of fish caught in the lagoon, such as eels, mullets, and sea bass.

Outdoor activities

Nature in this part of the island does not limit itself to beach life. Just behind Acharavi passes the north section of the renowned Corfu Trail, a 180km network of hiking trails and routes crossing Corfu from south to north. The Trail’s passages are not steep, so hikers can enjoy Corfu’s natural, environmental, and cultural wonders without much difficulty.

Nearby Mount Pantokrator, Corfu’s highest point, is also ideal for those wishing to enjoy unobstructed vistas of the entire island or participate in hiking and downhill activities.