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Kontogialos Beach

Central, Pelekas / west Corfu

Also known as: Pelekas Beach, Kontogialos, Kontoyalos

Status: Unexplored

What you can do here

Suitability is not available for this forecast.

👁 Nice view — Wide golden-sand west-coast beach below Pelekas village, backed by hills and known for big sunsets and, at times, sizeable surf. Organized with sunbeds and tavernas; open and exposed to the Ionian.

⚠ Decision support only — check local signage, water depth, and your own ability before you go in. Not a substitute for lifeguards, operators, or official forecasts.

On the map

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Tags

  • sandy
  • scenic
  • exposed
  • family-friendly

Pros

  • Broad sandy beach
  • Famous sunsets
  • Sunbeds and tavernas

Cons

  • Exposed west aspect; waves and rip current risk on windy days
  • Steep road down from Pelekas

Practical notes

  • Steep access road/path down from Pelekas village.
  • Surf can be significant when the west wind blows.

Beach details

Shore type
sand
Orientation
W
Open west-facing beach fully exposed to the Ionian; prevailing westerly wind and swell reach it directly, sheltered only from the east.
Sheltered from
east, northeast, southeast
Exposed to
west, southwest, northwest
Terrain effects
  • Open exposure produces notable surf and possible rip currents in west winds.

Activities (baseline)

  • SUP: unknown (launch difficulty: unknown)
  • Snorkelling: unknown
  • Swimming: unknown

Access

  • Road: Steep descent from Pelekas
  • Parking: Parking near the beach
  • Walking difficulty: Moderate (steep)

Amenities

  • Shade: Sunbeds and umbrellas
  • Food nearby: Tavernas and beach bars
  • Rentals: Sunbeds

Evidence

  • coordinate — confidence: high, checked: 2026-08-09
    https://nominatim.openstreetmap.org/
  • shoreType — confidence: medium, checked: 2026-08-09
    Source: Kontogialos/Pelekas described as wide golden-sand beach (checked 2026-08-09)
  • orientation — confidence: medium, checked: 2026-08-09
    Source: West-facing beach below Pelekas from OSM position/coastline (checked 2026-08-09)
  • sup exposure — confidence: low, checked: 2026-08-09
    Source: Exposed west-coast beach known for surf on windy days (checked 2026-08-09)
  • snorkel conditions — confidence: low, checked: 2026-08-09
    Source: Open sandy beach; no dedicated habitat survey found (checked 2026-08-09)
  • swimming conditions — confidence: low, checked: 2026-08-09
    Source: Exposed west beach; wave/rip risk on windy days (checked 2026-08-09)

Last reviewed: 2026-08-09