Kastos Island
Small Ionian island with traditional villages and coves
Kastos is a small Ionian island with a single harbour, olive groves and pebble beaches; sailors and day-trippers use it as a quiet stop for swimming, seafood tavernas and short walks.
Kastos at a Glance#
Admission: Ferry fares vary (from Lefkada or islands nearby); no entrance fee to the island
About Kastos#
Kastos is a small Ionian island in western Greece with a single main settlement on its sheltered eastern shore. The island is modest in scale and is known for calm anchorages, pebble beaches and a largely unspoiled coastal environment.
There are no significant urban centres on the island; the settlement provides basic services, tavernas and mooring points for visiting yachts. The low-lying island is popular with boaters seeking sheltered bays rather than with large-scale tourism.
- Access and transport: The island has one main harbour and a single village; motor traffic is minimal and many visitors arrive by private boat or daily ferry services from nearby islands.
How to Get to Kastos#
Ferries reach Kastos from the port of Nidri on Lefkada and sometimes from Astakos; schedules are seasonal and less frequent in low season. Private boat charters are the most reliable way to time arrival.
Tips for Visiting Kastos#
- There are no cars on Kastos - expect only footpaths and a handful of dirt tracks; bring cash for the single taverna.
- Ferries from Lefkada or Astakos are infrequent; check schedules and arrive early - the island timetable changes seasonally.
- Kastos is ideal for slow island time: swim off the rocky shore, order octopus at the harbour taverna, and watch the sun set behind the Ionian.
Best Time to Visit Kastos#
Kastos is a small, sparsely inhabited Ionian island with almost no roads, a single harbour village and a handful of tavernas - one of Greece's better places to forget schedules.
Weather & Climate near Kastos#
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 6°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (856 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 7° - 14° | 10° | 105 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 6° - 14° | 10° | 111 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 8° - 15° | 11° | 77 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 10° - 18° | 14° | 58 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 14° - 23° | 18° | 29 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 17° - 27° | 22° | 14 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 19° - 30° | 24° | 10 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 30° | 25° | 13 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 17° - 27° | 22° | 41 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 14° - 23° | 19° | 100 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 11° - 18° | 14° | 157 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 8° - 15° | 11° | 141 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
