Corfu · PALEOKASTRITSA BEACHES & BOAT TRIPS
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Green headlands drop into six turquoise coves on the north-west coast, and the water is the whole point. This list covers the best Paleokastritsa beach tours and boat trips: which reach the sea caves and Lakones viewpoint, which include swim stops and a monastery visit, current prices, and which ones leave the crowds behind.
Half-day Corfu cruise tour to Paleokastritsa beach and Corfu Town with panoramic bus rides, audio guide, and free time to wander.
“Awesome tour, took us to the main parts and perfect mix of free time. Highly recommend. Thank you.”
Cruise-friendly private half-day to Paleokastritsa and Glyfada beaches, with port pickup, air-conditioned comfort, and optional blue caves boat trip.
“My family and I loved this tour. Pick up was right beside our ship in port. We loved visiting the monistary. Just incredible. The beach time was so good. My kids loved the beach and the raft rides. The beach bar was delicious and affordable with clean bathroom. We loved this beach so much we asked for extra time to enjoy it. I loved how accommodating they were for us.”
A half-day coach tour along Corfu’s west coast, with a long Palaiokastritsa swim, Monastery of Theotokos views, Lakones photos, and Kratsalo snacks.
“This experience was amazing, largely thanks to our guide, Despoina. She was incredibly friendly and talkative, providing us with a wealth of information about Corfu throughout the trip. Our driver Nikos was amazing too. We visited first the village of Paleokastritsa and had 3 hours to swim in crystal clear waters. After our refreshing swim, we had lunch at a restaurant with a breathtaking view, then visited 2 other villages, had afternoon coffee and desert together, and then visited an olive oil museum. Despoina’s enthusiasm and knowledge made the journey even more enjoyable, as she shared fascinating insights about the local culture, history, and landmarks. Overall, I highly recommend this…”
Swim at Palaiokastritsa, cruise caves by boat, then watch a dramatic sunset at Loggas Beach from Corfu’s west coast.
“Amazing experience, our very cultivated guide Despoina was the best, and the driver Nico was just too nice. I appreciated the trip from the beginning until the end. I would do it again with no hesitation. Thank you again for this beautiful experience!”
A private half-day beach escape in Corfu: Paleokastritsa’s caves and emerald coves, plus Glyfada’s golden sand with hotel or port pickup.
“My family, including twin 15-year-old girls, had a day in Corfu while on a cruise this summer. Vikki was absolutely fabulous to work with in advance of the trip. The little cave boat ride followed by beach time was the perfect adventure for our limited time in Corfu. Our driver helped us along the way, was very personable, and we thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Would highly recommend this tour and this tour organization for anyone who has some time in Corfu.”
See Paleokastritsa, Kanoni’s Mouse Island views, and UNESCO Corfu Old Town in a comfy private half-day with free tickets and hotel pickup.
“Guide very knowledgeable and informative about the island and the locations we were visiting. Very prompt with pick up time, comfortable vehicle. Particularly enjoyed visiting the monastery at Paleokastritsa, which had some fantastic views of the coast. Could have done with more time in Corfu Town as would have been great to explore further.”
Private Corfu tour pairing Paleokastritsa and Glyfada with cruise pickup, onboard Wi-Fi, and flexible beach time in one half-day.
“Our guide, Hercules, was very personable and well-informed. We visited a number of areas all with incredibly beautiful views. He took time for photo stops, took us to an amazing ice cream stop in Lacontes, an olive oil museum with tastings and we finished up with a stop in Corfu where we had authentic Gyros. He was professional, a great driver and a great representative of Corfu.”
Ride a 125cc Vespa from Corfu Town to Paleokastritsa bays, Angelokastro, and Kaiser’s Throne. Museum stops, snacks, views.
“We had a blast. Katarina and her husband own and operate a very nice Vespa rental and tour company. We drove to so many places it was hard to keep track of. Beautiful scenery, narrow roads, an amazing number of sharp switchbacks and stops at some great locations. What a great way to get in and around Corfu and Budva. I would recommend this tour to anyone who feels confident about their riding skills. This company is fantastic and this husband-and-wife team make it a very personalized experience we won't soon forget. Some of the best money we spent on our two-week vacation. I'd go back and book through them…”
A half-day Corfu shore trip hitting Paleokastritsa, a beach break, and Corfu Old Town, timed for cruise ships. Boat caves optional.
“There were not many breaks for exploration, mostly listening to history. We were able at last to break away for an hour of free time downtown.”
Private Corfu port tour to Paleokastritsa plus local tastings, with flexible stops, air-conditioned comfort, and time for swimming and views.
“Fanis was our driver. He was so kind, knowledgeable, accommodating, and gave us the perfect tour of the highlights of Corfu! We stopped at the best beach with mountains all around, boat ride to the caves (highly recommend for best views), stopped at a tasting of alcohol, olive oil, honey, nuts and so much more! We snuck in Mouse Island and saw a plane fly overhead and ended in Old Town Corfu where we are local cuisine (Fanis recommendation) and shopped. Pick up and drop off from cruise port! All around one of best excursions!!! Also super safe country.”
Private Corfu tour to Palaiokastritsa and Lakones with hotel pickup, monastery views, optional Blue Caves boat ride, and flexible 5 hours.
“Our tour of Corfu was very informative and the views and beaches on the west side of the island were spectacular. Our guide, Katerina, was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating, giving us options and letting us choose what we wanted to do. Our driver, Simon, was very professional and courteous as well. Time and money well spent.”
Late-afternoon coach to Palaiokastritsa, Theotokos monastery views, and a sunset boat option from Corfu’s port. Small group, easy pace.
“Good value for the price. The location for the sunset was beautiful. You should know that the time you quoted was incorrect. It was 4PM NOT 5PM. WE ALMOST MISSED IT. THEY CALLED ME AND WE WERE NOT FAR AWAY.”
Private Corfu beach tour to Paleokastritsa and Glyfada with pickup, an English driver, AC transport, plus optional sea-cave boat trip.
“Both beaches were nice but they charge 25 euros just to rent a beach chair! Our driver was very nice and even went out of his way to find an open pharmacy on a Sunday as I had a headache. We only wish he would have filled in the time more by talking about the region both past and present.”
