Alikanas (Greek: Αλικανάς) is a village in the municipal unit of Alykes situated on the northeastern coast about 15 km northwest of Zakynthos (city) on the island of Zakynthos, Greece. It is situated 1 km (0.6 mi) from the neighbouring village of Alykes, on the Ionian coast. Alikanas is a very well known tourist destination. People from all over the world visit Alikanas in the summer. It has a beautiful sandy wide beach. On the beach of Alykanas, you can find the lily of the sea, protected by Greek and international legislation. The famous caretta caretta might be seen sometimes in these waters, even though they prefer less populated areas.

Alikanas
Αλικανάς
Alikanas is located in Greece
Alikanas
Alikanas
Coordinates: 37°50′N 20°46′E / 37.833°N 20.767°E / 37.833; 20.767
CountryGreece
Administrative regionIonian Islands
Regional unitZakynthos
MunicipalityZakynthos
Municipal unitAlykes
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Community434
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Vehicle registrationZA

It is 3 km (1.9 mi) northeast of Katastari, 3 km (1.9 mi) northwest of Ano Gerakari and 12 km (7.5 mi) northwest of Zakynthos city.

Population

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Year Population
1981 199
1991 223
2001 341
2011 441
2021 434

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.