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THE ISLAND

What is here

Othoni is a small island that is easy to explore, even on foot. Here you'll find the island's main points of interest, along with useful information on how to reach them.

The island

Othoni is a small island of just 10 square kilometres, with two main settlements. Ammos, the heart of the island, is home to the port, most of the shops, tavernas and accommodation, while Chorio is nestled high on the island's hillside, surrounded by nature.

Here, you won't find mass tourism, extensive tourist infrastructure or ATMs. Instead, you'll discover peaceful coves that are best reached on foot or by sea, a network of historic walking paths crossing the island, the northwesternmost lighthouse in Greece, and one of the clearest night skies in the Ionian Sea.

WHERE TO GO

A Glimpse of the Island

What to Explore

Calypso's Cave
i.Myth · By boat

Calypso's Cave

A sea cave beside Aspri Ammos, closely linked to the myth of Calypso and one of the reasons why many identify Othoni as the ancient island of Ogygia.

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Aspri Ammos
ii.Coast · By boat

Aspri Ammos

A white pebble beach with turquoise waters, set beneath towering cliffs on the island's western coast. Accessible only by sea, it has no organized facilities.

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The Lighthouse
iii.Landmark · History

The Lighthouse

Working since 1872, the only manned lighthouse left in the Ionian, at Cape Kastri.

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The beaches
iv.Coast · Guide

The beaches

Ammos, Molos, Xylosermi, Fyki, Kanoula and the coves you need a boat for. A guide to all of them.

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Walking the island
v.Trails · Easy to moderate

Walking the island

The old kalderimi to Chorio, the climb to Imerovigli at 393 m, the Fokies coastal path.

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Fyki & the Sarah
vi.Coast · shipwreck

Fyki & the Sarah

A quiet stony beach in the north with an old pier, and a shipwreck on the seabed below.

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Imerovigli
vii.Viewpoint · Trails

Imerovigli

The highest point at 393 m. On a clear day you can see the coast of Italy.

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Xylosermi
viii.Coast · By boat

Xylosermi

A small western beach reached only by boat, and the best of the sunsets.

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Getting here

Othoni is reached only by boat from Corfu — about four hours from Corfu Town, an hour and a half from Agios Stefanos. Both depend on the weather.

Boat routes & times