Located some 13 kilometers westwards from Corfu Town, the Pelekas Beach (also referred to as the Kontogialos Beach) is an inviting stretch of sand nearby the namesake village. Its blue flagged waters are used for the many sports activities enabled by various facilities on the beach, and the numerous nearby Greek style taverns and bars are able to round up the lovely experience at the beach. Close hotels and rooms and apartments for rent provide accommodation solutions for those who do not want to be accommodated too far from the beach.
Some deem the Glyfada Beach one of the most popular in the western side of Corfu. Close to Pelekas, the beach has been awarded the blue flag
The Agios Stefanos Beach is located in the northwestern side of Corfu, and the increasing popularity of this venue amasses more and more tourists each year
Corfu boasts yet another extremely valuable museum, namely, the Ionian Bank Museum of Banknotes. Exhibits oldest banknote in the world issued in China in 1300 AD