i.coasts · untouched
Beaches
Clear water, quiet coves, and swimming spots. Aspri Ammos is the classic.
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WELCOME TO OTHONI
Greece’s westernmost island, calm, simple, real
Quiet beaches, easy trails, and authentic island life. Othoni is for people who are seeking peace and to connect with nature.
12 nmFrom Corfu
May–OctBest season
QuietBy design
Your window into island life
At the edge of the Ionian Sea lies Othoni, a small island part of the Diapontia complex.
Created by the Cultural Association of Othoni, this website is your window into our island's beauty, history, and the cultural initiatives that keep our traditions alive.
Discover. Connect. Be part of our story.
What to explore on Othoni
A few highlights to help you plan
ii.Walking · Easy
Nature & trails
Easy walking routes, viewpoints, and lighthouse paths.
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iii.Culture · Year-round
Village life
Small communities, simple tavernas, and a slower pace.
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iv.Events · Seasonal
Events & culture
Feast days, festivals and Association nights — what's on and what's been.
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v.Travel · By boat
Getting here
Boat routes, seasonality, and island logistics you should know.
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vi.Stay · Local
Stay & Eat
Local accommodation and tavernas, direct contact, no platforms.
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vii.Plan · Decide
Day trip or overnight?
What four hours gets you, and what a night gives you instead.
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viii.Culture · Community
The Association
Who we are, and the cultural work that keeps the island's traditions alive.
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Events & Announcements
Festivals, community gatherings, and local initiatives, find out what's happening on the island.
FROM THE BLOG
Get to know the island
A glimpse into history and daily life
Under the Stars of Othoni
On Othoni, the night sky is something you don’t just look at, you experience it. With almost no light pollution, the stars feel closer, brighter, and endless.
The Lighthouse of Othoni
At the edge of Greece, where the land meets the open sea, the lighthouse of Othoni has been guiding ships for over a century.
Explore Othoni on Foot
Discover Othoni through its historic paths, where nature, views, and local heritage come together.
A small island, big quiet
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Questions people ask
The basics, before you plan anything.
Where is Othoni?
Othoni is the westernmost inhabited island of Greece, about 12 nautical miles northwest of Corfu. It belongs to the Diapontia group, together with Mathraki and Erikousa. On a clear day you can see the coast of Italy from the top of the island — Otranto is closer to us than Athens is.
How do I get to Othoni?
Only by boat, and only from Corfu. The Corfu Town line leaves the New Port at 08:00 every day except Saturday and takes about four hours, calling at Mathraki and Erikousa. The Agios Stefanos line in the north of Corfu leaves at 10:30 on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday and takes about an hour and a half. Everything depends on the weather.
Can I come for the day?
From Agios Stefanos, yes — the boat comes over at 10:30 and goes back at 16:00, which gives you about four hours here. From Corfu Town it is four hours each way, so plan to stay the night instead.
What is there to do?
Swim, walk, and slow down. There are beaches you reach on foot and beaches you reach only by boat, a network of old stone paths across the island, the northwesternmost lighthouse in Greece, and a night sky with almost nothing in the way of it. There are no beach bars and no organised excursions.
When is the best time to come?
Between late June and early September, when the sea is calmest and the boats run regularly. May and October are quieter and beautiful, but connections are limited and more easily cancelled.
What should I know before I arrive?
There is no cash machine on the island and not everywhere takes cards, so bring enough cash from Corfu. Buy anything specific you need before you come. And keep your return flexible — weather cancels boats here, and it is better to expect that than to be caught by it.
Check live conditions before you travel
Check Othoni in real time. Weather, sea conditions, and island life, all from a live camera feed.
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