Corfu: Kontogialos Beach
Kontogialos Beach straddles the meeting of the Ionian Sea and Corfu’s western coast in the Ionian Islands, and its broad sandy bay has shaped it into an established seaside resort. Also known as Pelekas Beach, it sits below the hillside village of Pelekas, while low coastal slopes and a rocky headland give the shore a distinctly enclosed form. The beach belongs to Corfu’s more open west-facing coast, in contrast to the island’s historic capital on the eastern side. Corfu Town preserves Venetian fortifications and an Old Town inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, reflecting centuries of Venetian rule over the island. Kontogialos brings that wider Corfiot setting down to a simple meeting of sand, sea and hillside settlement.
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Corfu lies along the Ionian Sea on the island’s eastern shore, where fortified headlands face the Corfu Channel and the Greek mainland beyond. The UNESCO-listed Old Town bears the imprint of four centuries of Venetian rule: narrow lanes wind between ochre façades, while the Old Fortress and New Fortress recall the city’s strategic role in the eastern Mediterranean. The Spianada, the broad square between the old town and the Old Fortress, is a social centre and a venue for cricket, a legacy of British administration in the 19th century. Beyond its urban core, Corfu’s coast leads to coves, resorts and olive-growing countryside. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Corfu and the Ionian Islands.
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The terrain of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian ranges from the low coastal plains of western Peloponnese to the Pindus mountain country in the north, creating a region of strong contrasts between shore and interior. The Ionian Sea defines its western edge, alongside islands including Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos and Lefkada, while the Alpheios River runs through Elis towards the coast. Ancient Olympia, in Elis, was the sanctuary where the ancient Olympic Games were held, and its archaeological site remains one of Greece’s most important classical landmarks. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of western Greece and the Ionian.
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Greece occupies a mountainous peninsula and island-dotted coastline in southeastern Europe. The Aegean Sea shapes its eastern shore, while the Ionian Sea lies to the west; Crete is the country’s largest island. Athens is anchored by the Acropolis, where the Parthenon has stood since the fifth century BCE as a defining monument of classical antiquity. Beyond the capital, the Pindus Mountains run through the mainland, and Mount Olympus is associated in ancient Greek religion with the home of the gods. Greek food traditions centre on olive oil, seafood, cheeses and regional dishes, with long meals remaining an important part of social life. Continue through nearby webcams to explore the islands and mainland regions of Greece.
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