Barbati Beach is 950 metres long and an average of 20 metres wide. Steep cliffs rising from the foothills of Mount Pantocrator tower above it. If you want to weigh both the size of the beach and the landscape above it when choosing a holiday destination, you’ll find two concrete points of reference here along the same stretch of coast.
Access, facilities and snorkelling
Barbati Beach is accessed via a path that connects directly to the local road network. Check the current condition of the path before your visit. The beach has facilities for people with disabilities. If you need a particular facility, check in advance whether the available facilities meet your requirements. The waters at Barbati Beach are suitable for snorkelling; conditions may vary. Keep your plans for this activity flexible and follow local conditions.
Corfu Town: history and collections
Alongside its coastal destinations, Corfu has a rich urban history. Corfu’s Old Town has preserved almost all of its historic urban fabric; its buildings date from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The Old Town and its two fortresses are UNESCO World Heritage sites. The city’s history therefore offers a distinct focus alongside Barbati’s coastal attractions.
In the Old Town, the Museum of Asian Art houses more than 11,000 objects from China, Japan, India, the Himalayas and Central Asia. The Archaeological Museum of Corfu displays the Gorgoneion pediment of the great Temple of Artemis. The pediment was created in 585 BC and excavated in 1911 near the Monastery of Aghioi Theodoroi. The two museums offer different perspectives: one brings together art from several regions of Asia, while the other displays a single temple pediment. The dates of the pediment’s creation and discovery should be distinguished: 585 BC and 1911 mark two different stages in its history.
The Museum of Asian Art can be reached from Corfu Port on bus line 2, which runs between Mantouki and Kanoni. Check the timetable before travelling. A digital guide to the Old Town, described in 2023, is aimed at residents and visitors and offers high-quality audiovisual material about more than 80 attractions. Check whether the guide is available before your trip.
More experiences on Corfu
In the municipal unit of Achilleion on Corfu, ancient paths wind through the wooded mountains of Agii Deka, Stavros and Garouna and are suitable for hiking. The villages in the municipal unit also host numerous festivals and folk celebrations, as well as cultural events organised by the municipality. The programme varies.
Discover more destinations: Rantatika, Sfakera, Mpenitses, Kokkini Parelia, Spartilas, Paramonas, Perama, Potamos.
For the main travel overview: Corfu.
