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Mégas Chorós beach
Megas Choros beach
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Mégas Chorós beach is located on the Ionian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 202th place out of 503 beaches in the Ioanian Islands region 26.2 km away from its center, the city of Corfu. It is one of the beaches of Gardenos settlement, just 1.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Mégas Chorós beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Marathias beach, which has a rating of 8.9.
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+18
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+16
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3.3
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+17
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Mégas Chorós beach (Ioanian Islands) region (Thesprotia sub-region) is located outside the Gardenos settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Corfu island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Mégas Chorós beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
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- MELTEMI• 20 min walk
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- Kalyviotis, Harbor P...• 4.3km
Transport
- CFU• 24.1km
- KTEL CORFU bus stati...• 25.5km
- Primasol Ionian Sun• 13.1km
Localities
- Gardenos• 1.6km
- Corfu• 26.2km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Mégas Chorós beach?
The Mégas Chorós beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Mégas Chorós beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Mégas Chorós beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Mégas Chorós beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Mégas Chorós beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Mégas Chorós beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Mégas Chorós beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Mégas Chorós beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Mégas Chorós beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.MELTEMI is the closest place located 1500 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Mégas Chorós beach?
There are 737 places to stay in the Mégas Chorós beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Mégas Chorós beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Mégas Chorós beach from parking?
The Mégas Chorós beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Mégas Chorós beach?
There are 2 attractions near Mégas Chorós beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Gardenos Beach located in 1.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Mégas Chorós beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Mégas Chorós beach is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Mégas Chorós beach (Corfu island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Mégas Chorós beach (Corfu island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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