Near Agios Gordios you can swim at several beaches, watch the sunset from the viewpoint above Pelekas, visit the Achilleion Palace and spend a day in Corfu Old Town, all within about a 20 to 25 minute drive. The beach is a good start, but the area around it is better than any single stop.
We stay a few minutes inland, in Sinarades, about 3 km from Agios Gordios. Here is how we would plan a few days.
Beaches and views along the coast
Agios Gordios itself is a long beach in a curved bay, about 10 minutes by car from the village. Close by are:
- Kontogialos (Pelekas) beach, about 3.5 km from Sinarades.
- Glyfada beach, about 5 km away.
- Kaiser’s Throne, the viewpoint above Pelekas, about 4.5 km away, which is best near sunset. See our sunset guide.
For a fuller comparison, read best beaches near Sinarades.
A day in Corfu Old Town
Corfu Old Town is about 11 km from Sinarades, roughly 20 minutes by car, and it is UNESCO-listed. It is a day of narrow streets, squares, fortresses and long lunches. We have written a separate guide to a day trip to Corfu Old Town from the west coast.
Sights within reach
- Achilleion Palace, about 6.5 km from Sinarades, a palace built in the 19th century and a popular stop for many visitors. See visiting the Achilleion Palace.
- Kanoni and Pontikonisi (Mouse Island), about 9 km away, with a view over the small islands and the airport runway. See how to visit Kanoni and Mouse Island.
None of these needs a full day. You could combine the Achilleion and Kanoni in one outing, then go to the beach on the next.
Village life
Not everything needs to be a sight. Sinarades has its own folklore museum, the Nikos Paktites Folk Museum, and the lanes are pleasant to walk early in the morning. Check the museum’s current opening hours before you go. Our Village & Around page has more, and so does our guide to Sinarades.
A quiet morning in the village also makes a good counterweight to a busy sightseeing day. If you have been out in the sun and among crowds, an unhurried hour on the balcony does more for you than another stop.
A simple three-day plan
- Day one: Settle in, then a late swim at Agios Gordios.
- Day two: Morning at Kontogialos, a wander in Pelekas, and the sunset at Kaiser’s Throne.
- Day three: The Achilleion Palace in the morning, then Kanoni and the old town in the afternoon, or a full day in the old town.
Spread the sights out. Corfu is better when you do not try to see it all at once.
Grouping places to save driving
Some places go together naturally. Kontogialos, Pelekas and Kaiser’s Throne are all part of one outing, so they suit a single day that ends with the sunset. The Achilleion and Kanoni are easy to combine in one morning, and the old town can follow in the afternoon.
Agios Gordios and Glyfada are your flexible days. They need no plan, so keep them for the mornings when you would rather not decide anything, or for the day after a long sightseeing one. Grouping this way means less time in the car and more at each stop.
When to go
July and August are the busiest months on the coast, and midday is the busiest time of day anywhere. Early starts make the sights calmer, and the late afternoon suits the beaches and viewpoints. Spring and early autumn are generally quieter if your dates are flexible.
Getting around
A car is the easiest way to link all this up, and there is free public parking a short walk from the loft. Green KTEL buses also run from the terminal on Eptanisou Avenue in Corfu Town, and route B10 (Agios Gordios) calls at Sinarades on some journeys. Check current timetables on the day. Our Getting Here page has more detail.
Where to stay
If you would like a quiet base about 10 minutes from the beach, our loft studio is a newly renovated space for two, with a loft bedroom, a full kitchen and a small balcony. You can book direct for less than on Booking.com or Airbnb. See our direct-booking offers.
Quick answers
How far is Agios Gordios from Sinarades?
About 3 km, or around 10 minutes by car.
Can I see the main sights in three days?
Yes, comfortably, if you spread them out. The three-day plan above covers the nearby beaches, Pelekas and Kaiser’s Throne, the Achilleion, Kanoni and Corfu Old Town.
Is there parking at the loft?
There is free public parking a short walk from the loft.
