Throughout the summer months each year, Corfu is a firm favourite for travellers, including families with children. With its safe beaches, warm hospitality and varied family-friendly activities, there is always something to suit everyone. We have gathered just a handful of our favourite family friendly activities for families, with children of all ages; so that you can focus on making valuable memories, and getting the well-deserved break you came for.
Exploring the island with children is easily done by hiring a car, as this allows you the flexibility to come and go as you please, and really cater your time on our beautiful island. That is why the below activities include distance and travel time.
All things water!
In the warm summer months, many days on holiday are spent around water; to keep cool, to have fun, and to relax after one too many ice creams… (It’s nothing to do with the ouzo, we assure you!) Below are some ideas for water-parks and water sports whilst on the island – beginning with the closest in distance to our starting point, San Stefanos North West.
San Stefano & Arillas Boat Hire and Watersports – Located on San Stefanos NW Beach. Open daily, Leo is on hand to help you for all of your boat hire, and water sports needs. Brimming with local knowledge and over 40 years of experience, he is on the beach daily between 09:00 and 18:00. For more information, call Leo on +306977609699, email on leomouzakitis@yahoo.com. Visit his website here: San Stefanos Boat Hire.
Sidari Waterpark – Located in Sidari, 9km from San Stefanos. Travel Time: 15 minutes drive. Set in a quiet family hotel, the water park is open daily, between 11:00 and 19:00. Entrance for those not staying in the parks accomodation is approximately 7 euros, for unlimited use of the facilities, including sunbeds, pools and slides. For more information, visit their website: Sidari Water Park.
Ipsos Aqua Arena – Located in Ipsos, North East Corfu, 33.5 km from San Stefanos. Travel Time: 52 minutes by car. A giant inflatable course filled with fun, including a giant air filled cushion, catapulting those brave enough into the water! This option is more for older kids, who are confident swimmers. The price for the arena is around 10 Euros and sunbeds can be hired for the day on Ipsos beach. For more information, contact Fanis by phone on +30 698 417 6286, or email on Fanislikokas@hotmail.com.
Aqualand Water Park – Located in Agios Ioannis, 41.5 km from San Stefanos. Travel Time: 1 hour. Sitting in a central location in the island, Aqualand is one of the largest waterparks in Europe, with an impressive 51 rides, slides and games. The park is open daily between 10:00 and 18:00, and caters to all ages; from infants to adult. Infants under 4 enter the park for free. There are facilities for food and drink inside the park to buy throughout the day. As you enter, locker and changing rooms are to your left, so that you can lock up your valuables, whilst you have fun! To find out more, or to book, visit their website: https://aqualandcorfu.com/. Or, if you wish to leave the car behind for the day, pop by the San Stefano Travel office, as we also offer direct transfers that include your entrance to Aqualand.
Beach Hopping
Although you will not struggle to find family friendly beaches on the Island, there are a few bays that are brilliant for children, with plenty of amenities, shallow waters, and lovely views!
- Agios Stefanos NW – With the main strip just a few minutes from the beach, sometimes a day at the local beach cannot be beaten. Welcomed by the numerous tavernas, and pool bars avaliable, the beach can be easily accessed by foot from your accomodation, or by parking just a few minutes walk from the expansive sandy beach of San Stefanos.
- Agios Georgios – Just 7.7 km from San Stefanos, a 13 minute drive. A beautiful sandy beach, with crystal clear waters, shade avaliable, shops and tavernas lining the street for your every need, and parking, all enclosed in this stunning dramatic coast. A favourite among the locals and the perfect ice cream spot!
- Paleokastritsa Beach – 25.7 km from San Stefanos, a 50 minute drive. There are several beaches in Paleokastritsa with shallow waters, perfect for little ones. Paleo, as it is known, is a vibrant and bursting area of Corfu, that attracts many visitors every summer. Paleokastritsa is also home to a small aquarium, and some small group boat tours to the nearby coves, and beaches.
Other recommendations
Other than the suggestions above, take a look at the San Stefano Travel Website, for more excursions, or pop into the office, where we can best advise a trip for you and your family. Regardless if find yourself in Corfu Town of an evening, stay in the village, visit a recommendation or go on a small boat trip to the neighbouring islands, you will be warmly received by all!
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