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Chalikounas (Corfu)
Chalikounas is one of the most popular kite spots on Corfu's west coast, a wide sandy beach fronting Lake Korission with a steady side-shore thermal that builds through the afternoon. Wind runs roughly 12-20 knots from the northwest, peaking around July, with a season stretching April to September. The beach's shallow water and open space make it a well-known local training ground, with Kite Club Corfu operating on site.
beginnersfreeride
Wind
| best months |
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|---|---|
| dominant direction | NW (side-shore) |
| typical knots | 12-20 |
| thermal or synoptic | thermal |
Water
| type | flat |
|---|---|
| notes | Wide sandy beach on the west coast of Corfu, backed by Lake Korission; shallow water close to shore is described as beginner-friendly. |
Levels
| beginner | yes |
|---|---|
| intermediate | yes |
| advanced | no |
Launch & crowd
| description | Wide sandy beach, described by sources as having lots of room to rig with few swimmers and no parking problems. |
|---|---|
| space | huge |
Travel basics
Sources: corfuland.gr · corfuland.gr · sportsmag.gr · tripadvisor.com · nominatim.openstreetmap.org