Mathraki
Island Small Ionian island tranquil and sparsely inhabited
A small Ionian island north of Corfu, Mathraki attracts day‑trippers and boaters with no heavy tourism infrastructure-quiet beaches, tavernas, walking paths and a slow, island pace.
Mathraki is a small inhabited island in the Ionian Sea, part of the Ionian Islands region of Greece, lying north of Corfu. The island is small, sparsely populated and primarily residential with limited tourist infrastructure.
Guests encounter a handful of seaside tavernas, pebble and rocky beaches, and low-density walking routes between settlements. The island’s lack of heavy development makes it popular for visitors seeking a quiet, rural island atmosphere.
Traditionally a fishing and farming community, Mathraki has remained lightly populated and retains a local character with seasonal tourism. Transport links to Corfu provide the main connection to the Greek mainland and larger islands.
Situated in the northern Ionian Sea off the northwest coast of Corfu, Mathraki is reached by local ferries or private boats from Corfu and nearby islets.
- Access and character: Served by small passenger boats from Corfu and other Ionian ports and characterised by minimal development and quiet bays.
Tips for Visiting Mathraki #
- Check ferry timetables from Corfu before you go-services to Mathraki are infrequent and seasonal, so plan arrival and departures around the published schedule rather than assuming regular crossings.
- Consider staying overnight rather than attempting a same-day return to Corfu: the island is very small with limited services and an overnight stay lets you see quieter beaches at sunset and early morning.
- Most day-trippers head straight to the main harbour; walk the west coast and visit the small, west-facing pebble coves and the high chapel viewpoint-these spots are often overlooked but offer the island's best vistas.
Best Time to Visit Mathraki #
Late spring through early autumn is best for beaches and island services; outside summer many services are reduced and the island is very quiet.
Weather & Climate near Mathraki #
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (991 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm).
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is mild 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 20°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (173 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm).
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