Alonaki Bay
South, Halikounas / Lake Korission NW edge, SW Corfu
Also known as: Alonaki, Alonaki Beach
Status: Unexplored
What you can do here
Suitability is not available for this forecast.
👁 Nice view — Secluded small bay with darker sand, large rock formations and shallow water near the NW edge of Lake Korission, just beyond Halikounas. Non-organized and scenic; reached by a rough track or by boat.
⚠ Decision support only — check local signage, water depth, and your own ability before you go in. Not a substitute for lifeguards, operators, or official forecasts.
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Pros
- Secluded, scenic small bay framed by rock formations
- Shallow water good for relaxed swimming
- Near Lake Korission nature reserve
Cons
- Non-organized: no sunbeds, umbrellas or facilities
- Rough dirt-track access or by boat only
- Winds often reach the bay despite partial shelter
Practical notes
- ~300 m from Lake Korission
- A boat-canteen may sell drinks/snacks; otherwise bring your own
Beach details
- Shore type
- sand
- Orientation
- W
West-facing bay; rock headlands give partial shelter but winds still reach it (sourced) - Sheltered from
- north, northeast, east
- Exposed to
- west, southwest
- Terrain effects
- Large rock formations enclose the bay
- Darker/bright-colored sand and shallow seabed
- Winds frequently funnel into the bay
Activities (baseline)
- SUP: 3 (launch difficulty: difficult)
- Snorkelling: 2
- Swimming: 3
Access
- Road: Rough/unsurfaced dirt track; also reachable by rental boat or boat taxi
- Final approach: Rough pathway down to the sand
- Parking: Limited informal parking above the bay
- Walking difficulty: Moderate
- Accessibility: Not suitable for limited mobility
Amenities
- Shade: Natural shade from rocks/vegetation only
- Food nearby: Occasional boat-canteen for drinks/snacks
Evidence
- coordinate — confidence: high, checked: 2026-08-09
Source: OpenStreetMap/Nominatim node 'Alonaki Bay', Chalikounas, Notia Kerkyra, retrieved 2026-08-09 - shoreType — confidence: high, checked: 2026-08-09
https://www.greeka.com/ionian/corfu/beaches/alonaki/ - orientation — confidence: low, checked: 2026-08-09
Source: Inferred W-facing bay with rock-headland shelter from coastline geometry and greeka description of winds reaching the bay, 2026-08-09 - swimming — confidence: medium, checked: 2026-08-09
https://www.greeka.com/ionian/corfu/beaches/alonaki/ - snorkel — confidence: low, checked: 2026-08-09
https://www.greeka.com/ionian/corfu/beaches/alonaki/ - sup — confidence: low, checked: 2026-08-09
Source: No source rates SUP; baseline inferred from partial bay shelter offset by rough/boat-only access, 2026-08-09