Lake Korission is the largest lake of the island and the most significant wetland situated in the southern part of the island, near the village of Argyrades. A narrow strip of land separates Lake Korission from the Ionian Sea, thus creating two amazing sandy beaches, Chalikounas  and Issos. The region is protected by the Natura treaty and covers an area of about 6.000 acres and besides Lake Korission, it includes the coastal regions,

a unique cedar forest  in the area, as well as a large number of sand dunes, their height surpassing 15 meters. The small reed beds and tamarisk trees, white lilies and 14 different species of orchid in the sand complete the beautiful image of the lagoon.

On Issos beach with its shallow, clean waters you will find parasols and deck-chairs in front of the only beach bar on this endless sandy beach. The whole area is preserved (Natura 2000), therefore you will not find any infrastructure. You can find restaurants only in the nearby settlement of Agios Georgios in Argirades .

Issos is a beach you must visit. Even better, we suggest you stay until late and enjoy a unique sunset above the dunes.

The Cedar forest in Issos  is the only cedar forest that exists on the island and is located in the lakeside areas of Lake Korission, the largest and most significant wetland in the island. The Cedar forest is situated above the sandy beaches of Chalikounas and Issos and consists of sharp cedars, a kind of cedar that grows in the northern Mediterranean coastal sands. What is better than to enjoy swimming in these wonderful beaches and then wander in this unique forest?

The whole area is preserved and integrated in the network Natura and includes, besides the Cedar forest, the Lake, the beaches but also the sand dunes, the creation of which started 120-240 thousand years ago and their height surpasses 15 meters, creating a unique, regarding its aesthetics, landscape. Small reed beds and tamarisk trees, white lilies and 14 different species of orchid in the sand complete the beautiful image of the Cedar forest and of the lagoon.

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