Halikounas Corfu: Halikounas beach in the island of Corfu, Greece, Ionian

There is a small bridge made of wood that passes through at the place where the lake empties into the sea. The area is surrounded by lush green forest cover consisting primarily of stately Cedar and Juniper trees.

The best part of the Halikounas beach is that it has soft sand dunes and is perfectly safe for swimming. What is more, there are no modern edifices like hotels, bars etc. facing the sea which goes a long way in maintaining the beauty of the beach. Also, it is one beach which is comparatively less crowded than its counterparts elsewhere on the island of Corfu. There are a plethora of taverns and bars. The excitement doesn't end at the bars and a range of water sports facilities too are available for the adventurous beach aficionados.

The shimmering Korission Lake is nestled in the midst of green rolling hills where one comes across verdant olive groves, citrus orchards and beautiful vineyards. In the distant horizon, the sight of an ancient monastery that is literally perched on the top of the towering Mount Agios Mattheos makes for a truly ethereal sight.

The beach has taken every care for the physically challenged tourists to the beach and there are adequate provisions in the form of access points that are located at strategic points of the beachfront with enough space to allow passage of wheelchairs. Halikounas beach is conspicuous by its rather rocky entrance. A characteristic feature of the beach is that the rocky frontal promontory gradually gives way to soft sandy beach.