Situated on the west coast of Corfu, Ermones Bay is surrounded by sheer rocks and is supposedly where the shipwrecked Odysseus was washed ashore towards the end of his epic journey. Ermones beach is mainly sand but there is some shingle. There are some tavernas at the beach itself and a variety of water sports on offer, including scuba diving.
Ermones s essentially a quiet place, for relaxation and enjoying the pleasures of the countryside and coast. The beach is a mixture of sand and pebbles. In highseason it can get very busy in this popular village because of all the visitors from Corfu town. There are all kinds of watersports to play and off course also here there are sunbeds and umbrellas for rent.
Ermones is not particulairy suitable for children because of all the watersports going on and also because of the beach itself, with sometimes sharp pieces of seashells and pebbles. In front of the bay of Ermones there are rocks, and the legend says that it is a pirate captain that has turned to stone after he tried to steal an icon from the church. Others say it is a nun that has turned to stone. In Ermones there are a couple of tavernas and a couple of large hotel.
Nearby beaches include Glyfada, Mirtiotissa and Pelekas. Ermones is about 15 kilometres from the airport. There is a regular bus service to Corfu Town. Mirtiotissa is seen as one of the most beautiful beaches of Corfu. This beach is also situated in the west of the island, just a bit under Ermones.
