Halikounas Beach
South, Halikounas / Lake Korission spit, SW Corfu
Also known as: Halikounas, Chalikounas, Halikouna
Status: Wanted
What you can do here
Suitability is not available for this forecast.
👁 Nice view — Long (~3-4 km) fine golden-sand beach forming the spit between Lake Korission and the open sea on Corfu's SW coast. Corfu's most popular kite/windsurf spot thanks to reliable afternoon winds, with shallow water and famous sunsets.
⚠ 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
- Reliable afternoon wind - top kite/windsurf spot (schools and rentals on site)
- Shallow water and wide open sand
- Renowned sunsets; protected Lake Korission birdlife behind
Cons
- Wind and chop rise in the afternoon
- Limited built amenities; exposed with little shade
- Fully open west/southwest aspect
Practical notes
- Beach separates semi-salt Lake Korission from the Ionian Sea
- Small refreshment shops; kite/windsurf/surf rentals reported
Beach details
- Shore type
- sand
- Orientation
- SW
Open W/SW aspect on the seaward side of the spit; afternoon sea breeze feeds the kite spot (sourced) - Sheltered from
- east, northeast
- Exposed to
- west, southwest, northwest
- Terrain effects
- Afternoon thermal wind builds reliably (kite/windsurf conditions)
- Sandbar spit between lake and open sea
- Juniper/cedar forest and lagoon birdlife inland
Activities (baseline)
- SUP: 2 (launch difficulty: easy)
- Snorkelling: unknown
- Swimming: 3
Access
- Road: Paved then unsurfaced sections onto the spit
- Parking: Informal parking along the approach/spit
- Walking difficulty: Easy
Amenities
- Shade: Minimal natural shade; some umbrellas
- Food nearby: Several small refreshment shops/canteens
- Rentals: Kitesurf/windsurf/surf schools and gear; some sunbeds/umbrellas
Evidence
- coordinate — confidence: high, checked: 2026-08-09
Source: OpenStreetMap/Nominatim node 'Paralia Chalikouna' (Halikounas beach), Notia Kerkyra, retrieved 2026-08-09 - shoreType — confidence: high, checked: 2026-08-09
https://www.worldbeachguide.com/greece/halikounas.htm - orientation — confidence: medium, checked: 2026-08-09
https://web.kite-and-windsurfing-guide.com/spots/kiteboarding-windsurfing-sup/chalikounas-corfu-kerkyra-corfu-ionian-islands-greece.html - swimming — confidence: medium, checked: 2026-08-09
https://www.worldbeachguide.com/greece/halikounas.htm - snorkel — confidence: low, checked: 2026-08-09
Source: No source rates snorkeling; sandy spit bottom implies limited features, 2026-08-09 - sup — confidence: medium, checked: 2026-08-09
https://web.kite-and-windsurfing-guide.com/spots/kiteboarding-windsurfing-sup/chalikounas-corfu-kerkyra-corfu-ionian-islands-greece.html