Mathraki

Mathraki, a touch of the exotic in the Ionian Sea

The smallest of the Diapontia islands is near Corfu and a favourite destination for those seeking secluded holidays. Live like a castaway on your own private green island of 3.5 km2.

Best attractions
• Plakes is the main port of the island, which is full of trees and a laidback lifestyle.
• At the legendary café-tavern of the area, the locals might teach you some words of the island’s dialect, which is a mix of the Italian and Greek language.
• There are two main settlements in the island where very few inhabitants live: Ano and Kato Mathraki.
• Diaplo is an isolated islet accessible by boat, where you can visit the picturesque church of Saint Nicholas.
• Kontrakas and Agouridi are two small harbours in the west side of Mathraki, mainly used by fishermen.

Best beaches
• Portello is a stunning, sandy beach with a length of more than 2 km.
• Fyki is a bay full of trees with white sand, on the south side of Mathraki.
• Apidies is a secluded port with clean waters, from where you can enjoy a spectacular sunset!
• Trafo is unknown to most visitors and is access is possible only by the sea.

Best activities
• Walking through the stone trails that connect the island’s settlements, with pine trees offering a natural, thick shadow.
• Snorkelling and underwater photography to observe the rich seabed.
• Fishing at the rocky beaches and islets on the north side.

Slow down the pace of a hectic lifestyle and book cheap ferry tickets to Mathraki through Let’s Ferry.