Lake Korrison

Corfu beach report and Korrisa map

Lake Korrison Corfu

LAKE KORRISON or LAKE KORISSA is on the west coast of Corfu. The name is spelt variously as Korisson, Korrision and Karissa but they all point to long, narrow stretch of water set just inland from a long and sandy beach.
The huge Lake Korrison is separated from the sea by a rough track that runs around the edge of the lake and over a bridge that, in turn, leads to a small forest and endless sand dunes.
Well known for its wildlife, the area around Lake Korrison has forest of juniper and many lilies and orchids, some of them very rare.
Lake Korrison is also a wetlands habitat and there are more than 100 species of birds that live in the area, as well as migratory birds that land here. As a result it is a natural target for birdwatchers and nature lovers.
The Korrison lake, or lagoon is in fact artificial. The lake was created by the Venetians, to create valuable salt pans. The existing marshland now makes it a haven for the birds.
There are none of the usual resort facilities at Lake Korrison. This is a relatively unspoiled part of Corfu. You rarely find many visitors on Korrison beach but it is popular with locals at the weekends. On windy days the blowing sand can be a nuisance as there is little in the way of shelter.
Further south, Korrison beach merges with Maltas beach then Marathias and Santa Barbara beaches, although this is all basically the same beach, just with different names.
Marathias has a traditional village while Maltas is essentially a tourist resort - if a very quiet one - with some apartments and a few tavernas.