Parelioi, Corfu

#27 among attractions in Corfu

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Parelioi is a former municipality on the island of Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece. Since the 2019 local government reform it is part of the municipality Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands, of which it is a municipal unit. It is located on the central west coast of the island of Corfu. It has a land area of 48.990 square kilometres and a population of 6,403. The seat of the municipality was the town of Kokkini. Its largest towns are Sinarádes, Áfra, Giannádes, Kokkíni, Kompítsi, and Pélekas. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 39°36'36"N, 19°48'52"E

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Parelioi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Achilleion, Tomb of Menecrates, Glyfada beach, New Fortress.

5.8 miSE
1800s palace with museum and gardens
Achilleion, Corfu Town
148 min walk • Nestled in the lush greenery of Corfu Town, Greece, the Achilleion Palace stands as a testament to the island's rich history and cultural heritage. This impressive palace, located in the village of Gastouri, was built in the late 19th century for Empress Elisabeth of...
5.6 miE
Cemetery, Ancient Greek architecture
Tomb of Menecrates, Corfu Town
143 min walk • The Tomb of Menecrates is an ancient landmark located in the picturesque city of Corfu Town, Greece. This notable archaeological site holds the remnants of a once-grand monument dedicated to Menecrates, a prominent figure and navigator from the 6th century BCE.
1.3 miS
39°35'29"N • 19°48'30"E
Glyfada beach, Pelekas
34 min walk • Beach, Outdoor activities, Park
5.5 miE
Tavern, Forts and castles
New Fortress, Corfu Town
142 min walk • The New Fortress of Corfu is a Venetian fortress built on the hill of St. Mark in Corfu in stages. The original architect of the fort was the military engineer Ferrante Vitelli.
5.5 miE
Temple
Temple of Artemis, Corfu Town
141 min walk • The Temple of Artemis is an Archaic Greek temple in Corfu, Greece, built in around 580 BC in the ancient city of Korkyra, now called Corfu. It is found on the property of the Saint Theodore monastery, which is located in the suburb of Garitsa. The temple was dedicated to Artemis.
5.5 miE
Forts and castles
Old Fortress, Corfu
140 min walk • The Old Fortress of Corfu is a Venetian fortress in the city of Corfu. The fortress covers the promontory which initially contained the old town of Corfu that had emerged during Byzantine times.
5.3 miE
Forts and castles
New Fortress, Corfu
135 min walk • The New Fortress of Corfu is a Venetian fortress built on the hill of St. Mark in Corfu in stages. The original architect of the fort was the military engineer Ferrante Vitelli.
3 miE
Museum, History museum
Kapodistrias Museum, Corfu
78 min walk • The Kapodistrias Museum or Kapodistrias Museum–Centre of Kapodistrian Studies is a museum dedicated to the memory and life's work of Ioannis Kapodistrias. It is located in the area Koukouritsa of Evropouli in Corfu, Greece.
4.4 miNE
Island
Lazaretto Island
113 min walk • Lazaretto Island, is located two nautical miles northeast of the city of Corfu. The island has an area of 7 ha and is administered by the Greek National Tourist Organization. It gets its name from the lazaretto located there.
6 miNW
Locality
Liapades
153 min walk • The village itself is a maze of narrow streets and traditional houses, where visitors can immerse themselves in the local way of life. The main square is a lively hub of activity, with bustling cafes and tavernas serving up authentic Greek cuisine.
5.4 miE
Universities and schools
Ionian University, Corfu
139 min walk • The Ionian University is a university located in the Ionian Islands, Greece. It is one of the newest institutions of Higher Education in Greece, created in 1984 pursuant to presidential order 83/84 ΦΕΚ 31 Α/20-3-84, along with the University of the Aegean and the University of Thessaly.