Minor Islands

The main Ionian Islands are reasonably well known, but there are plenty of smaller islands waiting to be discovered!

The three Diapontia Islands (Mathraki, Erikoussa, and Othonoi) lie off the north-west coast of Corfu. All three have a small population and it is possible to stay overnight, though they are usually visited with yachts. You can reach them from Corfu Town, Sidari, or Agios Stefanos.

Skorpios is one of the most famous tiny islands in Greek. Very close to Lefkada’s Nydri, it is a private island once belonged to Aristotle Onassis and is associated with Jackie Kennedy glamorous visitors and the famous ‘Pink Villa’. A Russian billionaire for an exclusive tourist development recently bought it. Unfortunately, it is not open for public to visit but yachts will often sail past it. Two more inhabited islands close to Lefkada are Kalamos and Kastos. They are even quieter and more tranquil than Meganisi. Many yachts visit them on a day trip.

You may also sometimes find yachts that anchor at the uninhabited islands Arkoudi and Atokos. Closer to the mainland are the uninhabited private island of the Echinades group, including Drakonera, Provati, Petalas, and Oxia. Six of these are currently owned by the Emir of Qatar.

There are also several small islands off the west coast of the Peloponnese including the remote Strofades islands, Proti, Sphacteria, Sapienza and Schiza.