Arkoudilas Beach
Wild, cliff-backed, and gloriously empty
At the southern tip of Corfu, below sandstone cliffs and a forest of cypress and pine, Arkoudilas is the island at its wildest. The long strip of golden sand feels almost private — the dirt-track access keeps the crowds away, and the reward is a raw, unspoiled shoreline with the open Ionian rolling in. There are no facilities at all, so bring everything you need. The track is rough — this is quad and buggy territory, and half the fun is the ride down through the forest. One of the last truly wild beaches on Corfu.
Plan your visit
Arkoudilas is reached from the road to the old monastery on the cape, then a rough dirt track and a path down through the pines. A quad, buggy or a driver who knows the track is the comfortable way; ordinary hire cars struggle on the last part. There is space to leave a vehicle by the monastery ruins.
A long, wild strip of sand under tall grey cliffs, with nothing built on it. The sea is deeper here and can have waves when the wind blows from the south or west; on calm days it is spectacular. Bring shade, water and a picnic, and take everything back with you.
Late afternoon, when the cliffs glow and the light on the water is at its best. Avoid windy days with small children.
- Check the wind before you go: a west wind makes swimming rough.
- The path down takes ten minutes; allow time and daylight for the walk back up.
- Take a bag for your rubbish; there are no bins.
Questions about Arkoudilas Beach
We'll drive you to Arkoudilas Beach and pick you up whenever you're ready — a private transfer with a local driver takes about 15 minutes from Kavos.
Book a transferView on Google MapsThe best way to beach-hop the south coast: rent a quad / buggy from our sister shops in Kavos and make a day of it.