Megas Choros, also locally known as “Great Dance,” is a quiet, sandy beach in the Kritika area, near Agios Georgios South in Corfu—approximately 41 kilometers from the Town and the airport.
It forms part of the wider sandy coastal belt of western Corfu, characterised by long open beaches and a natural, undeveloped landscape.
The beach is relatively secluded, with soft sand, shallow waters, and a peaceful atmosphere. It remains largely unorganized, without tourist infrastructure, making it suitable for visitors seeking a more natural and less crowded seaside environment.
The name “Megas Choros” is subject to local interpretation. It may be understood either as deriving from χώρος (meaning “large open space”) or from χορός (meaning “dance”), reflecting linguistic variation in spoken Greek. The name is sometimes associated in local tradition with open coastal gatherings, although its exact origin is not formally documented.
Access to the beach is typically via nearby rural roads and paths from the Kritika and Agios Georgios South area.
Connection with old Pirate activities
According to an oral version from the old residents, it used to be a place where pirates usually gathered to share their loot from the raids on the nearby villages of South Corfu.
This was a frequent phenomenon a few centuries ago, and residents were forced to abandon coastal villages and move to the mountains. One example is the village of Agios Mattheos, which is built in a place invisible from the sea.
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