Ereikoussa
Island Small Ionian island with sandy beaches and coves
North of Corfu among the Diapontia Islands, Ereikoussa offers pebble bays, olive groves and short coastal walks; ferries link it to Corfu for day trips and seafood tavernas.
Ereikoussa is a small Greek island in the Ionian Sea, part of the Diapontia islands northwest of Corfu in the Ionian Islands region. It is a compact, low-lying island with coastal beaches, small bays and a single primary settlement serving local residents and visitors.
The island is known for its sheltered coves, shallow beaches and quiet rural character rather than large built monuments or extensive tourist infrastructure. Visitors typically come for swimming, short coastal walks and a taste of small-island life.
Ereikoussa lies off the northwestern tip of Corfu within the Ionian Islands administrative region, forming part of the small island group that marks the outer reaches of the Ionian archipelago.
How to Get to Ereikoussa #
From Corfu (Kerkyra) - Ereikoussa is one of the Diapontia Islands northwest of Corfu and is reached by boat. In summer there are regular passenger ferries and seasonal excursion boats from Corfu town (the New Port) as well as from northern Corfu harbours such as Sidari/Acharavi; crossings typically take on the order of tens of minutes to about an hour depending on route.
By road on Corfu island it’s roughly a 30-40 km drive from Corfu town to the northern embarkation points (about 45-60 minutes by car along the island’s main coastal roads). On arrival at Ereikoussa the harbour is adjacent to the village, so only a short walk (a few minutes) is needed to reach accommodations and beaches.
Tips for Visiting Ereikoussa #
- Ereikoussa is one of the small Diapontia islands north of Corfu and is served by infrequent boat connections from Corfu-check schedules in advance and plan onward/return trips carefully.
- Services on the island are limited outside high season, so confirm accommodation and cash/merchant availability before you go.
Best Time to Visit Ereikoussa #
Visit in the shoulder seasons (May or September) for warm weather, pleasant sea temperatures and fewer crowds.
Weather & Climate near Ereikoussa #
Ereikoussa's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1056 mm/year), wettest in November with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 11 mm.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (183 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (169 mm).
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