Basic description of Erikoussa Island

Erikoussa, a small green paradise almost untouched by tourism and hasty civilization, lies in the Othoni archipelago, also known as the Diapont islands, formed by three islands – the smallest Mathraki, the middle one, Erikoussa, and the largest Othoni island, in the north direction from another popular tourist resort, Corfu. Island. You can get to the Erikoussa Island comfortably with a regular boat line from Sidari, or Agios Stefanos, two popular Corfu. resorts. Given its small distance from Corfu, Erikoussa preserves a very similar landscape. The sea is turquoise blue, with green hills full of olive and cypress trees. The highest peak, Santadro, has more than 130 m, and the eye of an experienced viewer will see as far as to the shores of Albania. After all, you see yourself what the island size is like in the section Erikoussa - map.

What to do on Erikoussa?

On Erikoussa Island, there live only a few hundreds of inhabitants, and there are not so many tourists like in other Greek resorts either, so the atmosphere is much more peaceful, it could be said almost intimate. The visitors come there mostly within trips offered by organized tours from other resorts on the surroundings islands. That is why the services are not so advanced like elsewhere in Greece, yet there is everything you need - catering facilities, small shops, a hotel, medical care; the island has a church with a cemetery, small ruins of the former fortifications, and a  heliport. Unlike their neighbours, the island inabitants don’t really master foreign language, but they are very nice and hospitable.

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Erikoussa beaches

The beaches on Erikoussa Island are sandy and mostly less full than in other Greek regions, stretching along a large part of the seashore. The entry to the sea is mostly gentle, the water warm and clear, so it is is perfect for families with children and the lovers of undersea life as it is completely safe and the crystal clear water is providing ideal conditions for snorkelling and diving. The most famous beaches are Faro and Fiki, both stretching near the main port, Porto,  both sandy and very clean. Other beaches are Porto and Bragini.

And what is Erikoussa really like?

We have found a nice video for you, with beaches, dwellings, and nature.

Video

The place to be visited on Erikoussa Island is the Erikoussa. resort; after all there is no more to be seen.

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