Korission lagoon is located on the southwestern coast of Corfu. On sandy beaches located near the lagoon and particularly in the southern part of the site appears unique to cedar forest area and the dunes shaped like rocks, creating a unique, on the aesthetics of landscape.
The area is protected and belongs to the network NATURA, includes Korission lake (the largest of Corfu and the highlight of the island's wetlands), the coastal areas of the lake and coastal areas are characterized by different types of Mediterranean vegetation.
The most important part of the area is a strip of land that separates the Korission Lake from the sea. This area is a complex and almost undisturbed natural ecosystem of great beauty, organic, and therefore economic value. And it is very important because it is an island like Corfu, negatively influenced by the natural environment due to tourism development.
The beautiful lagoon area, 6.ooo acres, attracts about 126 bird species. The blue of the Ionian Sea to the horizon and the calm blue waters of picturesque Lake compose a magnificent landscape created by the admiration of visitors, if you visit in spring or autumn, you might notice purple flamingos and cormorants.
At sunset, when the water and the sand dunes stained with golden-shining, the landscape seems eerie, like a painting!
The area is protected and belongs to the network NATURA, includes Korission lake (the largest of Corfu and the highlight of the island's wetlands), the coastal areas of the lake and coastal areas are characterized by different types of Mediterranean vegetation.
The most important part of the area is a strip of land that separates the Korission Lake from the sea. This area is a complex and almost undisturbed natural ecosystem of great beauty, organic, and therefore economic value. And it is very important because it is an island like Corfu, negatively influenced by the natural environment due to tourism development.
The beautiful lagoon area, 6.ooo acres, attracts about 126 bird species. The blue of the Ionian Sea to the horizon and the calm blue waters of picturesque Lake compose a magnificent landscape created by the admiration of visitors, if you visit in spring or autumn, you might notice purple flamingos and cormorants.
At sunset, when the water and the sand dunes stained with golden-shining, the landscape seems eerie, like a painting!
