Agios Ioannis Peristeron, Beach village in southeastern Corfu, Greece

Agios Ioannis Peristeron is a coastal village in southeastern Corfu, on the provincial road between Benitses and Mesongi, about 16 km south of Corfu Town and at an average elevation of 17 m. It was recognised as a settlement in 1971 and belongs to the local community of Strongyli in the Municipality of South Corfu. Its sight is the village beach.

Agios Ioannis Peristeron was officially recognised as a settlement in 1971 and attached to the community of Stroggili. In 1997 it passed to the municipality of Meliteieis, in 2010 to the municipality of Corfu, and in 2019 to the municipality of South Corfu. The 2011 census recorded a population far above earlier counts, possibly a recording error.

The village maintains its fishing roots through local family-run taverns where you can taste dishes prepared with ingredients from the surrounding area. Daily life here still reflects the rhythm of a small coastal community rather than a bustling resort.

The beach is easy to reach by public bus from Corfu Town with several regular routes serving the area. The water stays shallow close to shore and the pebbles slope gradually, making it comfortable for swimmers of all ages.

Agios Ioannis Peristeron was officially recognised as a settlement only in 1971, when it was attached to the community of Strongyli. Its name links the village church of Agios Ioannis with the peristeria, the pigeons once kept in the area. The 2011 census figure stands out as improbably high compared with earlier counts, and is probably a recording error.