Can you swim in Lake Korission?
Can you swim in Lake Korission?
In its first part you will find the most popular beaches of the island, Glyfada, Kontogialos and Ai Gordis while, as you move towards the south you must not miss the opportunity to swim in the beaches of Issos and Chalikounas , in front of Lake Korission.
Can you see turtles in Corfu?
In Corfu, Caretta caretta turtles are frequently found at the western sandy beaches (such as Arkoudilas at Lefkimi, Vitalades, Perivoli, Marathias, Agios Georgios of Argyrades, Issos, Chalikounas of Agios Mattheos, Sidari etc. Some nesting points were also spotted in 2015 at the eastern coasts of the island (Benitses).
Where can I see flamingos in Corfu?
The lake of Alikes attracts thousands of flamingos every year and the saline water drove the flamingos to nest in 2012 for the first time. Another spot to watch flamingos is the Korission lagoon which is located within a 30 minutes drive from Alikes. The best time for bird watching is between May and early October.
Where is the Korission lake in Corfu located?
The Korission Lake is located on the southwest coast of Corfu, about 20 miles from the airport, just behind the beach of Chalikouna and next to the beach of Issos. It belongs to the wider area of Agios Mattheos Village, which is located at the north.…
How big is the lake in Lake Korission?
The Lake is over 5km long from one end to the other and roughly 1.5km across as its widest point making it around 24 square kilometres in area, naturally this means that Lake Korission is home to a vast amount of both native and migrating birds including, seagulls, Owls, buzzards, swallows and if you’re lucky, flamingos.
What kind of fish live in Korission lake?
They mainly fish small abundant shrimp, fish and fish species that exist only here, such as the Mediterranean killifish (Aphanius fasciatus) or Zamparola and the highly-threatened Valencia hispanica or Zournas. The waters of the lake are always calm, regardless of the wild sea that lies a few yards away.
Which is the best way to get to Lake Korission?
Getting to the lake can be tricky as there is no tarmac road but there is a decent dirt track that’s not too difficult in the average hire car. If you want to stay close to Lake Korission then your best choice is Agios Georgios south.