Psathoura Island
Small uninhabited Greek islet in the Northern Aegean.
Psathoura is a small Greek islet with a working lighthouse in the Northern Sporades; surrounding waters suit boat passage and diving. Sailors and day-trip operators call for fishing, clear seas and the lighthouse landmark.
Psathoura at a Glance#
Address: Psathoura, Sporades/Thessaly, Greece (uninhabited islet)
About Psathoura#
A small islet in the Aegean Sea administratively associated with Thessaly, Greece. It is one of many minor islands and rocks off the central Greek coast.
A very small, typically uninhabited islet with no visitor facilities. It is of interest mainly to local boaters and navigators as a coastal landmark.
No major built remains or documented long-term settlements are widely recorded for this islet; its use has been primarily nautical. Any historical notes tend to be local and nautical in nature.
Sits off the coast of central Greece within the maritime area of Thessaly in the Aegean Sea.
How to Get to Psathoura#
Psathoura is only reachable by private boat or charter. From the nearest larger islands in the Northern Sporades (for example Skiathos or Skopelos) it is a day-trip anchor away; no regular ferry service exists.
Tips for Visiting Psathoura#
- If approaching by boat, pick a calm day - the islet's anchorages can be exposed.
- Bring binoculars for seabirds and watch the cliff ledges for small nesting colonies.
- There are no visitor facilities; strictly a daylight stop for experienced boaters.
Best Time to Visit Psathoura#
Psathoura is a small, uninhabited Greek islet best accessed by private boat during summer months when seas are calm.
Weather & Climate near Psathoura#
Temperate climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 7°C to 28°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 8° - 12° | 8° | 63 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 7° - 12° | 8° | 49 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 9° - 14° | 11° | 49 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 12° - 17° | 14° | 31 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 16° - 22° | 19° | 25 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 21° - 26° | 24° | 17 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 23° - 28° | 26° | 12 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 23° - 28° | 25° | 12 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 19° - 25° | 22° | 19 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 16° - 21° | 18° | 50 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 12° - 17° | 14° | 60 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 9° - 14° | 11° | 67 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |