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.
Located only 45 minutes from Corfu Town there lays the resort of Messongi (or Messonghi). Apollon Palace and Messongi Beach Hotel are the most known hotels.
The Public Library of Corfu hosted by Palaio Frourio along with English Barracks. Corfu Island.
Undeniably, the Paleokatritsa Beach (also called the Paleokastritsa Xenia) is the star of the northern beaches of Corfu.