Corfu and Beyond – Mathraki Island!

Nestled off the North Coast of Corfu, Mathraki Island is the final installment in our exploration of the Diaponitian Islands. If you missed the previous posts focusing on Ericusa and Othoni, you can find them here.

About Mathraki

Mathraki is the most secluded of the Diaponitian Islands, and is favoured for its isolation, privacy and natural setting. It has 6 beautiful beaches, all accessible by foot from the harbour. Portello, directly adjacent to the harbour, is the only sandy beach on the island, stretching for 2km. The remaining 5 are a series of rocky coves on the east and west coast of the island, accessible by foot. The waters of Mathraki are clear, and shallow in depth.

Mathraki measures approximately 4km in length and 1km in width at its widest point. The island has 330 residents and two main settlements – Ano Mathraki (North) and Kato Mathraki (South). There is a few small tavernas to grab a bite to eat (two within walking distance of the harbour), and some accommodation in small hotels available.

There is a long accessible walk that can be done around the outside of the island, following the main road, which rarely is driven by cars. This route allows visitors to see most of the island. It takes approximately 2 – 2.5 hours at a leisurely pace.

How to visit Mathraki

As with our accounts of the other Diapontian Islands, we offer Mathraki as a day trip every Monday – including a refreshing morning swim at the Diaplo & Diakopo chanel, before embarking towards Mathraki, where you will spend your day. We will equip you with a map so that you are ready to explore, or to relax on the sandy beach! Tickets are €15 per person and can be booked in the San Stefano Travel office to guarantee your space. The boat departs at 10.00am from San Stefanos Harbour and returns at 17:00.