beaches
Who benefits and who loses from ‘untouched’ Halikouna
CORFU. Growing anger in the community of Agios Matthaios and the wider Lake Korission area. The Municipality is being called on to give clear and practical responses.
Halikounas: Delayed implementation of decision provokes reactions
CORFU. The concept of the ‘untrodden beach’ has existed since 2023, but 2026 is the year when its real implementation is being attempted. In Halikounas, the protection of nature is clashing with old permits, long-standing practices, and the pressure of tourism.
New lifeguards at seven Central Corfu beaches
CORFU. The beaches of Agios Gordios, Kontogialos, Glyfada, Paleokastritsa, Barbati, Ipsos, and Dassia are now protected.
Beach refuges for Caretta Caretta in South Corfu unprotected and unmarked
CORFU. Incidents like the one that occurred on Saturday, 13 July, highlight how important public awareness and education are, as well as the implementation of serious and substantial measures for the protection of the species.
Clean-ups at Central Corfu Municipality beaches
CORFU. Beaches are being cleaned in all the municipal districts.
Busy North and Central Corfu beaches still without lifeguards
CORFU. Lifeguards and equipment are now being placed on busy South Corfu beaches.
Organised beaches more expensive this year
CORFU. Higher costs have led to price increases. Prices for sunbeds and an umbrella range from €8-60, depending on the area.
Proliferation of purple jellyfish in Corfu for second year running
CORFU. The jellyfish have already been observed in Benitses, Perama, Vlaherena, Mon Repos, Anemomylos, Nissaki, Kalami and Barbati.
17 Corfu beaches awarded Blue Flags for 2023
CORFU. List of Blue Flag beaches in Corfu.
Why there were no lifeguards in Central Corfu again this summer
CORFU. With procedures proceeding very slowly, tragedies occur that could have been avoided.
After 3-month search for lifeguards, four more Central Corfu beaches awarded blue flags
CORFU. All the beaches supervised by Central Corfu Municipality which had applied passed the test and were awarded Blue Flags.
Price of sunbeds on Corfu beaches increases
CORFU. One set of sunbeds and umbrella on organised beaches from €6 to €20. Significant price differences per area.
Clean-up of Vidos Island beaches and paths
CORFU. The work was completed on Saturday 11 June.
16 Corfu beaches awarded Blue Flags
CORFU. List of Blue Flag beaches in the Ionian Islands and Thesprotia.
South Corfu Municipality cleaning up beaches
CORFU. South Corfu Municipality has begun work clearing debris and polluting materials from beaches.
Kato Korakiana residents protest demanding free beaches and public roads
CORFU. The local parties supported the protest in Maraslio.
Illegal work on Agios Mathaios beaches shoreline
CORFU. According to the Greek legislation, the shoreline belongs to the public and any intervention or alteration, as well as any permanent construction, is strictly prohibited.
Installation of special needs facilities completed to create accessible beaches in Corfu
CORFU. The project is part of the "Creation of Integrated Accessible Tourist Beach Resorts" programme.
