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Kontogialos Beach, Corfu

See practical info for Kontogialos in Corfu, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.

The golden sands below Pelekas

Kontogialos, also known as Pelekas beach, is a large sandy stretch on the west coast of Corfu, below the village of Pelekas, about 13 kilometres from Corfu Town. It spreads out broadly beneath lush green hills.

Its name is attributed to the local topography, from the words "kontos" (short) and "gialos" (shore) describing the coast. High above the beach, Pelekas is famous for its sunset and for the celebrated viewpoint known as the "Kaiser's Throne", where, it is said, the German emperor Wilhelm II would climb to watch the sun go down in the early 20th century. In the 1970s and 1980s the beach was a favourite haunt of hippies.

It is an organized beach, with beach bars, tavernas, sunbeds, umbrellas and parking. Access is by paved road towards Pelekas and Kontogialos.

Region
Corfu, Greece
Beach type
Sandy
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
39.58367, 19.819

About this beach

The bay at Kontogialos opens to the south-west, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds. Orientation only reflects which way the coast faces, not confirmed shelter, so check wind and waves in the app before you go.

Kontogialos has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.

For amenities, Kontogialos has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, parking nearby and food nearby.

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