Chalikounas

Chalikounas

Chalikounas is located southwestern of Corfu, near the Village of Agios Matthaios, which is about 26 kilometers from the airport. The beach is in front of the Lake Korission which is a Natura protected area, so there are no hotels and restaurants in the area, just a canteen in the middle of the beach. The landscape looks like a desert with cactus and sand dunes.

The beach have big waves which makes it suitable for water sports such as Sailing, Surfing, Water Skiing and Paragliding. Motocross activities are also taking place, as the dunes are ideal for this purpose.