Pelekas
Traditional Village Streets, Sunsets & Kaiser's Throne
ABOUT
Pelekas is a traditional hillside village with narrow streets, local restaurants and elevated views across central and western Corfu. Kaiser's Throne is the best-known viewpoint and is particularly popular around sunset.
The village also works as a base for reaching Glyfada, Kontogialos and other west-coast beaches, combining inland character with easy coastal access.
Village lanes and a viewpoint visit
Pelekas offers a hill-village experience with Kaiser’s Throne as a distinct viewpoint to investigate. Give the village itself time for a meal or a look around rather than arriving only for a photograph. Check current viewpoint access and the practical return if planning the visit around sunset.
Choosing between hill and shore
Kontogialos and Glyfada are separate coastal destinations below or near the village. A Pelekas accommodation label does not establish that the beach is an easy walk from the entrance. Ask about the complete route, parking and any climb back. City Bus 11 is the village connection to investigate, with coastal transfers checked independently. A day works best when you choose either a fuller village visit or a planned combination with one beach, leaving time for the winding approach.
Getting around, beaches and evenings
City Bus 11 corridor; check the timetable, exact stop and final walk to your accommodation.
Explore with our local guides
Beach guides: Kontogialos Beach; Gialiskari Beach (Pelekas).
Ideas for your visit: Pelekas Village Walk; Pelekas to Myrtiotissa Coastal Hike. Check the individual guide for the route and visiting details.
Planning links: Current City Bus routes and timetables.
Destination photograph: Marc Ryckaert ( MJJR ) / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0. Displayed cropped to fit; the cropped display remains under the same licence.
