Porto Timoni is two beaches at the end of one walk: twin bays on either side of a narrow strip of land in the north-west, with crystal-clear water. It is one of the guide's five-star places, and the way down is a big part of why.
Getting there
From Corfu Town it is about 37 km, around 46 minutes by car, to the end of the road above the bays. There are only a few parking spaces along the road, so in summer come early.
Then you walk. The path starts from the village of Afionas and is rough and steep in places. From the end of the road, allow roughly 15 minutes down and 20 minutes back up. Wear closed shoes, and bring water and snacks. Or skip the walk and come by boat.
The beaches
Two coves back to back, of medium pebbles, with very deep, crystal-clear water: a place for swimmers. Both are busy in summer. The famous view of the two bays together is from the path just above, so stop on the way down.
Photo: Przemek Pietrak, CC BY-SA 3.0
Check Swimming today on the Corfu page before you go: the north-west takes the brunt of the north-westerly wind.
Nearby
- Agios Georgios Pagon, 6 minutes by car: a large sandy bay with sunbeds, cafés, tavernas and a mini market, handy for lunch after the walk.
- Arilas beach, 7 minutes: a very large sandy beach with shallow water and natural clay to spread on your skin.
- Helidoni view, 16 minutes: a quiet viewpoint, easy to reach by car.
- Gaidouromonopati, 22 minutes: the old donkey path, quiet and easy.
Our take: ideal if you like walking. The twin beaches at the bottom are lovely, and the scenery on the way down is magical too.