Which coastlines in Corfu
Based on these criteria, 11 coastlines were selected in Corfu, two in Paxos, three in the Diapontia Islands, nine in Lefkada, two in Meganisi, 12 in Cephalonia, two in Ithaca, and nine in Zakynthos.
In Corfu (including Paxos and the Diapontia Islands), erosion monitoring and recording along the coast using drones will take place in the following areas: Sidari, Arillas, Agios Georgios Pagon, Glyfada, Halikounas-Issos, Agios Georgios Argyradon, Kavos, Alykes Lefkimmis/Molos, Alykes Potamos, Messonghi, Benitses, Charami-Lakka Meattie Buir’s Beach (Lakka), Erikoussa, Mathraki, northeast of the port, and Agia Triada in Othoni.
It is worth noting that in Greece, which has the longest coastline in Europe, coastal erosion may be the most significant environmental threat, as approximately 28.6% of its coastline is eroding, ranking it fourth in coastal vulnerability among EU coastal member states. Regarding the Ionian Islands Region, out of its approximately 1,056 km total coastline length, about 260 km are eroding, corresponding to 24.6% of the coastline.
Coastal engineering study for two areas
Additionally, as Mr. Ioannou stated in response to a question from the regional councillor of the Ionio Dynata party, Nikos Mouzakitis, regarding the actions taken to protect the coasts of NW Corfu from erosion, he announced that the Regional Authority will undertake a coastal engineering study not only for this specific area but also for Alykes Lefkimmis, where the problem is also severe.
The Regional Authority has already contacted the Professor of Coastal Engineering at Thessaloniki Aristotle University Department of Civil Engineering, Theofanis Karampas, for this purpose.
The relevant funding for hiring a "Technical Advisor for the erosion of the coasts of NW Corfu" to the amount of €37,200 has been included in the budget for 2024, as part of its second reformulation.
