Issos Beach
A sand beach on Corfu's south-west coast backed by high dunes, a rare stand of juniper (locally called cedar) and Korission lagoon, the island's largest. The area is a Natura 2000 bird protection site.
WhatBeach, Agios MatthaiosCorfu
WhenMay to November20° in Nov
Getting there Car Bus
CostPublic shoreFree
AccessInside a Natura 2000 bird protection area (GR2230007, Korission lagoon)
- 16°J
- 15°F
- 15°M
- 16°A
- 19°M
- 22°J
- 24°J
- 26°A
- 24°S
- 22°O
- 20°N
- 17°D
Expect the sea at about 26 °C in August and 15 °C in February, going by the 1991 to 2020 averages. The swimming season runs from May to November.
Getting in
- Access
- A sand beach in front of large dunes, a juniper wood and Korission lagoon, about 30 km south of Corfu Town, with amenities for people with disabilities.
- Public transport
- KTEL Kerkyra (green buses) route B6 runs from Corfu Town to Issos, about 1 hour.
Cost and facilities
- Entry
- Free, public shore
- Official site
- visit.corfu.gr
- Facilities
- Step-free access