Pelekas Corfu

Pelekas can be found on the West coast of Corfu - just opposite Corfu (Kerkyra) town. Pelekas is a large village situated on the top of a hill. The beach is below Pelekas village - about a 10 min walk or a short car journey.

The village is typically Greek, with narrow roads and Orthodox Church facades.
Pelekas has a small beautiful town square. Time goes slow in Pelekas and you will notice the amount of locals just aside the square just watching the cars go by.

Pelekas for the last 30 years, has been a favourite destination for backpackers - even the locals seem to speak English with an Australian accent! The famous 'Pink Palace' hotel has been well documented by the media! The locals though are friendly and inviting. Nearby Glyfada is slightly more developed and sophisticated with more tavernas and mini markets, but go to Pelekas beach if you don't like the crowds.

The Beach of Pelekas is sandy.

There are sunbeds for rent on Pelekas beach

There are showers and toilets at Pelekas Beach.

The sea can be a little cooler than on the East coast and is not so calm.

From Pelekas village it is a 10 min walk down to the beach. By car it is a short journey, but the roads are narrow and there is not much parking.

The beach is very clean and no urchins were spotted.

There is a small fishing harbour to the South of the bay - worth exploring.

These rocks are on the headland between Pelekas beach and Glyfada beach, and are popular for 'jumping' from. Several travel shows and commercials have featured them. The highest point to dive or jump from is over 40 feet high.

The small beach of Yaliskari is just round the corner. You will find just one hotel, a small beach and some interesting rock formations.

Kaiser's View - above Pelakas affords spectacular views and unique sunsets from its summit. Well worth a visit.

Pelakas is well signposted from the main Paleokastritsas road.
If you are comming from Corfu Town just follow the signs for Aqualand. Before reaching Aqualand you have to turn left and follow the signs for Pelekas.

Pelekas beach has a couple of beach front tavernas. There are also several Greek Taverans in Pelekas village.

There are several up in the village and down on the beach. Also some pleasant cafe bars in the main village square.

At Pelekas beach you there are all kinds of water sports.

There is also the possibility to rent a boat at Pelekas beach.

Some worthwhile gift shops up in the village of Pelekas.

There are several supermarkets in the village.

There are several places in Pelekas where you can exchange money or cash you traveller's cheques.

There is no public swimming pool in Pelekas.

There is a public telephone as well as a post box in Pelekas village.

There are no children's facilities in Pelekas.

There are no disabled facilities in Pelekas.