Serenity and authenticity in the Ionian
North-west of Corfu, the Diapontian Islands offer a peaceful destination where maritime wealth is interwoven with local tradition and authentic island life. Ereikoussa, Mathraki and Othonoi stand out for their rugged natural beauty and their small sandy beaches. Othonoi in particular, the largest and most historic island of the cluster, combines myth, history and nature, with traditional settlements, old footpaths, sea routes and landscapes that reveal the authentic side of the Ionian.
Ereikoussa: Gentle sandy shores and family-friendly calm
In Ereikoussa you will find quiet, welcoming beaches with shallow waters. Bragini is a sheltered sandy cove, ideal for relaxed swims. Porto lies close to the settlement and the harbour and offers clear waters and lush vegetation that provides areas of natural shade.
Mathraki: Simplicity and an open horizon
Mathraki offers sandy beaches ideal for swimming and unwinding, such as Portelo, as well as quieter options such as Arvanitiko, with turquoise waters and secluded spots.
Othonoi: Wild beauty and crystal-clear waters
Othonoi, the westernmost point of Greece, are famed for their striking landscape. They are considered the Homeric island of Calypso, where Odysseus stayed for seven years. The Cave of Calypso is found on the island and is associated with this myth; it is accessible only by sea.
Aspri Ammos is an iconic beach with white pebbles and turquoise waters, accessible only by sea. Xylosermoi beach is a peaceful cove with transparent waters, ideal if you love tranquillity. At Fyki, a small picturesque beach, you can enjoy a quick swim and explore the surrounding area. Admire the lighthouse of Othonoi, built in 1872, which is also the westernmost lighthouse in Greece.
Small settlements, local gastronomy and mild tourism development complete the experience, making the beaches of the Diapontian Islands ideal for meaningful contact with nature.
Ereikoussa: Gentle sandy shores and family-friendly calm
In Ereikoussa you will find quiet, welcoming beaches with shallow waters. Bragini is a sheltered sandy cove, ideal for relaxed swims. Porto lies close to the settlement and the harbour and offers clear waters and lush vegetation that provides areas of natural shade.
Mathraki: Simplicity and an open horizon
Mathraki offers sandy beaches ideal for swimming and unwinding, such as Portelo, as well as quieter options such as Arvanitiko, with turquoise waters and secluded spots.
Othonoi: Wild beauty and crystal-clear waters
Othonoi, the westernmost point of Greece, are famed for their striking landscape. They are considered the Homeric island of Calypso, where Odysseus stayed for seven years. The Cave of Calypso is found on the island and is associated with this myth; it is accessible only by sea.
Aspri Ammos is an iconic beach with white pebbles and turquoise waters, accessible only by sea. Xylosermoi beach is a peaceful cove with transparent waters, ideal if you love tranquillity. At Fyki, a small picturesque beach, you can enjoy a quick swim and explore the surrounding area. Admire the lighthouse of Othonoi, built in 1872, which is also the westernmost lighthouse in Greece.
Small settlements, local gastronomy and mild tourism development complete the experience, making the beaches of the Diapontian Islands ideal for meaningful contact with nature.
