Issos Beach is a beautiful large sand beach near Agios Georgios Argyrades, on the west coast of southern Corfu. The beach is situated between the Korission Lagoon and the Ionian Sea and is known for its unique landscape with yellow sand and large dunes.
How To Get To Issos Beach
Issos Beach is situated between the Korission Lagoon to its northwest and Agios Georgios Argyrades to its southeast and can be reached by foot, with a private vehicle, like a rental car, scooter, or boat, or by public transport.
By car, Issos Beach is a 28-kilometer drive from Corfu Town, which normally takes between 50 minutes and 1 hour. There is a free parking area in front of the central part of the beach. The last part of the road there is unpaved, but perfectly doable for any car. Alternatively, you can also drive to Agios Georgios and park there as Issos Beach starts at the western edge of the village.
To get to Issos Beach by public transport, you can take Green Bus line B5 or B6, which both connect the southern end of the beach in Agios Georgios with Corfu Town.
Beach Description
Issos Beach is arguably one of the most beautiful beaches in Corfu due to its location near the Korission Lagoon and its unique characteristics with endless space, yellow sand, and beautiful dunes overlooking the lagoon, the beach and the Ionian Sea.
The beach is oriented towards the south and southwest and has no shade at all, so make sure to bring your sun protection. The beach stretches out across a bay over a length of approximately 2.4 kilometers and has an average width of around 30 meters, making it one of the largest beaches on the island.
The beach and seabed are completely sandy and the seabed has a gentle slope. For the first few meters, the bathing water has a normal depth. The water is clear blue and relatively calm, making it perfect for swimming.
Behind the beach are large dunes with some sparse shrubby vegetation (mostly junipers). It’s definitely worth taking a walk through the dunes for the breathtaking views of the beautiful surroundings. Behind the dunes you can see the Korission Lagoon. The entire area is a protected reserve and the natural habitat of flamingos and migratory birds.
Facilities At Issos Beach
Only some parts (in the middle and on the eastern side) of Issos Beach are organized and have facilities including sunbeds and umbrellas for rent, showers, trash bins, and a few beach bars. More restaurants and shops can be found in the village.
There are also water sports available at Issos Beach, including motor boats for rent, pedal boats, jet skis, peddle boards, and fly boards.
