Pelekas Beach is one of the most popular Corfu Beaches but for its unique surrounding and natural beauty. Kontogialos is offered for peaceful and relaxing moments. The beach consists of soft sand while an undulating area of olive groves lies in the middle of the area. The beach offers all the tourist facilities that visitors might need. Some quality taverns located close by and serve delicious Corfiot flavors and local wine. In Kontogialos plenty of water-sports activities take place during the day like water skiing and windsurfing for the most daring types. Buses ply regularly to the village while the beach is found with a short walking distance from the settlement. It is also worth mentioning that the beach has been awarded with the Blue Flag for its cleanness and fine organization.
Corfu Beaches
SWIM...FEEL THE SUN...RELAXPelekas (Kontogialos)
GLYFADA BEACH
Glyfada is one of the most popular beaches in Corfu. It’s fully organized, with umbrellas, sunbeds, showers, nice beach bars, lifeguards on duty, water sports facilities and locker rooms. It’s also ideal for families, since the waters are shallow and crystal clear. It is very popular with Greek tourists, who enjoy watching and participating in the beach volleyball tournaments there.
It’s best in the late afternoon and early evening when, glass in hand, you can watch the sun melt into the western sea. If you prefer more tranquility, the southern end of Glyfada beach is more isolated. An excellent choice, at a close proximity to Pelekas Village.
PALAIOKASTRITSA BEACH
In Palaiokastritsa you will actually find 5 beaches, each one with its own character. The main one is under the monastery, it’s long, sandy and fully organized. The other one is close to the small port and it’s very popular during the summer and the other 3 are accessible only by boat. Two things you must remember about Palaiokastritsa. The waters are quite cold and the underwater world is very interesting! There are small boats that tour you in the area, through the small coves with the turquoise waters and the numerous caves. There are few taverns, several souvenir shops and the oldest diving center of the island.It is fully organized and there you will find showers, deck-chairs and parasols for hire. Palaiokastritsa beach has been awarded with the Blue Flag for its organization and its cleanliness.