Bouka Beach, also known as Melikia Beach, is a beautiful sand beach with shallow waters on the east coast of southern Corfu. The beach is situated in the Melikia neighborhood of Lefkimmi and is accessible by road.
How To Get To Bouka Beach
Bouka Beach is located just outside the village of Lefkimmi and can be reached on foot, or with a private vehicle, like a rental car, scooter, or boat.
By car, Bouka Beach is a 2.3-kilometer drive from the center of Lefkimmi, 3.5-kilometers from the Port of Lefkimmi, and 43 kilometers from Corfu Town. There’s a free parking area near the beach.
There is no public transport to Bouka Beach. The nearest bus stop is at the bridge over the river in Lefkimmi, a 1.6-kilometer walk from the beach. Green Bus line B1 connects Lefkimmi with Kavos and Corfu Town.
Beach Description
Bouka Beach is situated on the east coast of southern Corfu and is oriented towards the eastern and slightly northeastern directions, looking out directly at the mainland of Greece.
The beach stretches out in the southern direction from the mouth of the Lefkimmi River over a length of approximately 1.4 kilometers, with an average width of around 15 meters.
The beach and seabed are sandy and the seabed has a gentle slope. For the first few meters, the bathing water remains shallow. The only potential source of pollution comes from the canal after heavy rainfall, but this is rare in the dry summer and usually short-lived. In general, the water is very clear and calm, so very suitable for swimming.
The coast around Bouka Beach is not very developed and mostly natural with only a few buildings here and there. Behind the beach there’s a lot of dense and tall vegetation, creating a natural atmosphere.
The beach is popular, but there’s plenty of space so you won’t feel cramped here as you can always find a quiet spot on the long stretch of sand.
Facilities At Bouka Beach
Bouka Beach is only partly developed on the northern side next to the river mouth. There you can find several facilities, including sunbeds and umbrellas for rent, showers, toilets, trash bins, and a beach taverna selling drinks and food.
There is also a beach volley pitch and there are water sports, including pedal boats, peddle boards, and other fun activities.
