Pelekas

Everything you need to know to plan your trip to Pelekas

What's Pelekas Like

Pelekas Houses Corfu

Pelekas is a large village with tightly packed buildings that include several tavernas, restaurants and rooms to rent which is why it's become a hot spot for backpackers.

There’s not a lot of tourist facilities in Pelekas which some may find a bit frustrating but what it does mean is that it remains largely unspoiled with a local Greek feel to the village.

Nearby Glyfada is a bit more developed and great for restaurants, bars and shops. It’s easy to head over to Glyfada by car, taxi or quad bike for a change of pace, and if you want even more options then you can always go to Kerkyra.

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Where is Pelekas and how do you get there

Pelekas is on the west coast of Corfu, roughly opposite Kerkyra and around a 20 minute drive away from both the capital and the airport.

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Pelekas at a glance

Quiet
Traditional
Historical Site
Great Views

What's the nightlife like in Pelekas

Nightlife in Pelekas is minimal with just a handful of tavernas, none of which routinely stay open late so if late night drinks are important to you then look elsewhere.

There is some more tavernas down by the beach but again there's no late night parties going on.

Pelekas is more suited to those who want to experience the Greek way of life and just want a simple meal and a few drinks of an evening.

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What to do around Pelekas

Pelekas is not on the beach but there is one a short 10 minute walk down the hill to the coast, it’s often called Pelekas beach due to the fact that it’s so close to the village but it’s actually called Kontogialos beach.

Also nearby is Kaisers Throne, which is a fantastic raised deck where you can enjoy panoramic, 360°, uninterrupted views of the island.

Pelekas Beach Corfu
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Corfu Weather

The weather in Corfu is perfect for a summer holiday with long hot days throughout the summer months and minimal rainfall.

Below are the monthly averages for Corfu with Max temp, min temp, sea temp and rainfall to give you an idea what to expect on the month that you're visiting. All of our data was compiled by us using daily data from 2020 to 2023.
April
20°c
10°c
16°c
45mm
May
25°c
15°c
19°c
33mm
June
30°c
19°c
23°c
23mm
July
34°c
22°c
25°c
3mm
August
33°c
22°c
26°c
23mm
September
29°c
19°c
25°c
58mm
October
24°c
15°c
22°c
191mm
November
21°c
10°c
19°c
139mm
December
17°c
7°c
17°c
249mm
January
15°c
3°c
15°c
148mm
February
16°c
3°c
15°c
66mm
March
16°c
4°c
15°c
186mm
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Where to stay in Pelekas

There isn’t a ton of hotels and certainly not any large all inclusive style hotels in the village itself but you will find rooms to let and small B&Bs available.

Green Hill Resort

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Villa Myrto

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Thomas Art Hotel

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Pelekas photo gallery

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