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Faliraki

Central, Corfu Town, below the Old Fortress at Faliraki (Alekos Baths)

Also known as: Alekos Baths

Status: Unexplored

What you can do here

Suitability is not available for this forecast.

👁 Nice view — A tiny swimming spot ('Alekos Baths') on rocky platforms and a small pebble/concrete shore below the Old Fortress at Faliraki in Corfu Town, with clear deep water reached straight from the Old Town.

⚠ Decision support only — check local signage, water depth, and your own ability before you go in. Not a substitute for lifeguards, operators, or official forecasts.

On the map

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Tags

  • pebble
  • scenic

Pros

  • Clear water right by the Old Town
  • Historic setting below the Old Fortress
  • Cafe on site

Cons

  • Very small; rocky/platform entry
  • Deep water close to shore
  • Can be busy

Practical notes

  • Accessed from Faliraki square below the Old Fortress
  • Boat trips also depart from the small jetty here

Beach details

Shore type
pebble
Orientation
NE
Faces northeast toward the strait below the Old Fortress; inferred from coastline
Sheltered from
south, southwest, west
Exposed to
northeast, north
Terrain effects
  • Rocky bathing platforms beneath the Old Fortress

Activities (baseline)

  • SUP: unknown (launch difficulty: unknown)
  • Snorkelling: unknown
  • Swimming: unknown

Access

  • Road: Faliraki square below the Old Fortress, Corfu Old Town
  • Final approach: Steps/platforms down to the water

Amenities

  • Food nearby: Faliraki cafe/restaurant on site; Old Town nearby

Evidence

  • shoreType — confidence: low, checked: 2026-08-09
    Source: Corfu Town beach guides (AtCorfu/CorfuWay) via search 2026-08-09: rocky platform bathing spot at Faliraki/Alekos Baths
  • orientation — confidence: low, checked: 2026-08-09
    Source: Research 2026-08-09: below Old Fortress on the northeast Corfu Town shore; cardinal inferred
  • sup — confidence: low, checked: 2026-08-09
    Source: Research 2026-08-09: no SUP-specific source; recorded unknown
  • snorkel — confidence: low, checked: 2026-08-09
    Source: Research 2026-08-09: clear deep water; no snorkel-specific source
  • swimming — confidence: low, checked: 2026-08-09
    Source: Research 2026-08-09: small rocky bathing spot; no detailed swimming source; recorded unknown
  • coordinate — confidence: high, checked: 2026-08-09
    Source: OpenStreetMap Faliraki square, Corfu (Nominatim 39.6270,19.9253), retrieved 2026-08-09

Last reviewed: 2026-08-09