Lazaretto Island

Island Corfu quarantine island with historic leprosarium ruins

An Ionian islet historically associated with quarantine stations, Lazaretto Island near the coast features ruins and short boat excursions from nearby ports.

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Lazaretto Island
39.6489, 19.8806

Best Time to Visit Lazaretto Island #

Best visited in late spring through early autumn, with May-June and September the quietest and most pleasant months for island trips.

Late spring-early summer
May-June · ~18-25°C
Pleasant temperatures, fewer cruise and day‑trip crowds, and calm seas make visits to small islands more comfortable.
High summer (busy)
July-August · ~25-32°C
Warm sea swimming and full summer conditions but also the busiest time for tourists and boat excursions.
Early autumn
September-October · ~20-26°C
Warm sea and generally good weather with fewer visitors than peak summer; a good compromise for comfort and crowding.

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