Mathraki Island

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.

• 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.