# Alikanas

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Community in Greece

Alikanas Αλικανάς Community Alikanas Coordinates: 37°50′N 20°46′E / 37.833°N 20.767°E / 37.833; 20.767 Country Greece Administrative region Ionian Islands Regional unit Zakynthos Municipality Zakynthos Municipal unit Alykes Population (2021)[1] • Community 434 Time zone UTC+2 (EET) • Summer (DST) UTC+3 (EEST) Vehicle registration ZA

**Alikanas** ([Greek](/source/Greek_language): Αλικανάς) is a village in the municipal unit of [Alykes](/source/Alykes) situated on the northeastern coast about 15 km northwest of [Zakynthos (city)](/source/Zakynthos_(city)) on the island of [Zakynthos](/source/Zakynthos), [Greece](/source/Greece). Located 1 km (0.6 mi) from the neighbouring village of Alykes, on the [Ionian coast](/source/Ionian_Sea), Alikanas is a popular tourist destination with a beautiful sandy wide beach.

The beach at Alykanas is a habitat for the lily of the sea, protected by Greek and international legislation. The famous [caretta caretta](/source/Caretta_caretta) is seen sometimes in these waters, even though they prefer less populated areas.

It is 3 km (1.9 mi) northeast of [Katastari](/source/Katastari), 3 km (1.9 mi) northwest of [Ano Gerakari](/source/Ano_Gerakari) and 12 km (7.5 mi) northwest of [Zakynthos city](/source/Zakynthos_(city)).

## Bacterial structures

In 2016, scientists from the [University of Athens](/source/University_of_Athens) and [University of East Anglia](/source/University_of_East_Anglia) published their findings that the underwater "ruins" discovered off Alikanas Bay were actually created by microbes several million years ago.[2]

## Population

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

## See also

- [List of settlements in Zakynthos](/source/List_of_settlements_in_Zakynthos)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-census21_1-0)** ["Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό"](https://www.statistics.gr/documents/20181/17286366/MON_PLI_DHM_OIKISN_2021.xlsx) [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Yuhas, Alan (3 June 2016). ["Underwater 'ruins' off Greek island created by bacteria millions of years ago"](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jun/02/greece-sunken-city-ruins-bacteria-colony-concretion). *[The Guardian](/source/The_Guardian)*. Retrieved 2025-10-29.

v t e Subdivisions of the municipality of Zakynthos Municipal unit of Alykes Agios Dimitrios Alikanas Ano Gerakari Kallithea Katastari Kato Gerakari Meso Gerakari Pigadakia Skoulikado Municipal unit of Arkadioi Agios Kirykos Kalipado Kypseli Planos Sarakinado Tragaki Vanato Municipal unit of Artemisia Agia Marina Agioi Pantes Agios Leontas Fiolitis Galaro Gyri Koiliomenos Lagkadakia Lagopodo Loucha Machairado Romiri Vougiato Municipal unit of Elatia Anafonitria Ano Volimes Exo Chora Maries Orthonies Volimes Municipal unit of Laganas Agalas Kalamaki Keri Lithakia Mouzaki Pantokratoras Municipal unit of Zakynthos (city) Ampelokipoi Argasi Bochali Gaitani Vasilikos Zakynthos (city)

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