Agios Georgios, Argyrades () is a seaside village located in the southern part of

Corfu Corfu ( , ) or Kerkyra (, ) is a Greece, Greek island in the Ionian Sea, of the Ionian Islands; including its Greek islands, small satellite islands, it forms the margin of Greece's northwestern frontier. The island is part of the Corfu (regio ...

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. It is part of the municipal unit of

Korissia Korissia () is a former municipality on the island of Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece. Since the 2019 local government reform it is part of the municipality South Corfu, of which it is a municipal unit. It is in the southern part of the island. It ...

and falls under the jurisdiction of the municipality of

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. The village is a constituent of the community of

Argyrades Argyrades () is a village and a community in the southern part of the island of Corfu, Greece. It was the seat of the municipality of Korissia. The community includes the villages Agios Georgios, Marathias and Neochoraki. Argyrades is situated in ...

, which also includes the settlements of Marathias and Neochoraki. It lies about 4 kilometers west of Argyrades, 8 kilometers northwest of

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, and approximately 30 kilometers south of

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. Agios Georgios is also referred to as Agios Georgios South to distinguish it from another village of the

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located in northern Corfu. 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.

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. The beach was used as a filming location for the 1981 James Bond movie '' For Your Eyes Only''. The lagoon and surrounding dunes form a significant natural habitat, supporting birds and coastal flora.Corfu Tourism – South Corfu Beaches and Nature
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References

* Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), "Population and Housing Census 2021" �

https://www.statistics.gr/en/2021-census-pop-hous) {{Authority control Populated places in Corfu (regional unit)

Issos Beach

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