Agios Georgios, Argyrades
Agios Georgios, Argyrades
Άγιος Γεώργιος Αργυράδων | |
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Settlement | |
View looking south of Agios Georgios, Argyrades on Issos Beach | |
Agios Georgios, Argyrades | |
| Coordinates: 39°26′N 19°58′E / 39.433°N 19.967°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Ionian Islands |
| Regional unit | Corfu |
| Municipality | South Corfu |
| Municipal unit | Korissia |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Community | 508 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Vehicle registration | ΚΥ |
Agios Georgios, Argyrades (Άγιος Γεώργιος Αργυράδων) is a seaside village located in the southern part of Corfu, Greece.[2] It is part of the municipal unit of Korissia and falls under the jurisdiction of the municipality of South Corfu.[3] The village is a constituent of the community of Argyrades, which also includes the settlements of Marathias and Neochoraki. It lies about 4 kilometers west of Argyrades, 8 kilometers northwest of Lefkimmi, and approximately 30 kilometers south of Corfu Town.[4]
Agios Georgios is also referred to as Agios Georgios South to distinguish it from another village of the same name located in northern Corfu.[5] Tourism is the main economic activity in the area, supported by small-scale agriculture and fishing. The beachfront hosts a variety of tavernas, apartments, and water sports facilities catering to both local and international visitors.[6]
Issos Beach
To the north of Agios Georgios is Issos Beach, a popular destination known for its sand dunes, shallow waters, and proximity to the protected Korission Lagoon, a designated Natura 2000 site.[7] The beach was used as a filming location for the 1981 James Bond movie For Your Eyes Only.[8] The lagoon and surrounding dunes form a significant natural habitat, supporting birds and coastal flora.[9]
See also
References
- ^ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ^ Greek Travel Pages – Agios Georgios South
- ^ Municipality of South Corfu
- ^ Visit Greece – Agios Georgios South Beach
- ^ Greek Travel Pages – Agios Georgios South
- ^ Visit Greece – Agios Georgios South Beach
- ^ European Environment Agency – Natura 2000 site GR2230001
- ^ James Bond Locations – Issos Beach, Corfu
- ^ Corfu Tourism – South Corfu Beaches and Nature
- Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), "Population and Housing Census 2021" – [1](https://www.statistics.gr/en/2021-census-pop-hous)