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Ágios Matthaíos

Ionian Islands, Greece · Europe

About Ágios Matthaíos

Ágios Matthaíos works well as a base: 15 minutes from Kynopiástes, 36km from Canal d'Amour.

Ágios Matthaíos is a town located in Ionian Islands, Greece. With a population of 1,088, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ágios Matthaíos sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ágios Matthaíos to your route.

About Ágios Matthaíos

Gardiki Castle (Greek: Κάστρο Γαρδικίου) is a 13th-century Byzantine castle on the southwestern coast of Corfu. It is the only surviving medieval fortress on the southern part of the island. It was built by a ruler of the Despotate of Epirus, and was one of three castles which defended the island before the Venetian

Read more era (1401–1797). The three castles formed a defensive triangle, with Gardiki guarding the island's south, Kassiopi Castle the northeast and Angelokastro the northwest

Read more on Wikipedia

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Where is Ágios Matthaíos located?

Ágios Matthaíos is located in Ionian Islands, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 39.4951 latitude, 19.8734 longitude.

What is the population of Ágios Matthaíos?

Ágios Matthaíos has a population of approximately 1,088 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
1,088
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Ionian Islands
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
39.4951, 19.8734

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Greece

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.

Full driving guide for Greece

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Worth the detour from Ágios Matthaíos

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Corfu Old Town

A UNESCO-listed Venetian-era old town on Corfu island with elegant arcaded streets, two massive fortresses, and a Parisian-style esplanade.

15 km · about 30 min drive

beach

Paleokastritsa

A spectacular series of six bays on Corfu's western coast with turquoise coves, a clifftop monastery, and lush green hillsides.

24 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Butrint

A UNESCO archaeological site spanning Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian periods on a peninsula surrounded by lagoons and dense forest.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Old Perithia

Corfu's oldest village, a Venetian-era ghost settlement of 130 stone houses high on Mount Pantokrator, abandoned in the mid-20th century and slowly reviving: a handful of tavernas now serve its grassy lanes.

30 km · about 35 min drive

beach

Ksamil Islands

Tiny islets ringed by powder-white sand and Caribbean-clear water at the southern tip of Albania.

32 km · about 35 min drive

beach

Ksamil

Albania's most famous beach destination with crystal-clear turquoise waters and tiny islands reachable by swimming, rivaling the Caribbean.

33 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Canal d'Amour

A series of dramatic sandstone rock formations and narrow sea channels on Corfu's northern coast near Sidari.

36 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Blue Eye Spring (Syri i Kaltër)

A mesmerizing natural spring of impossibly deep blue water bubbling up from an underground cave at a depth of over 50 meters.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Ágios Matthaíos

  • 75 kmAlbanian Riviera Coastal RoadThe SH8 coastal route between Dhërmi and Sarandë, running above Ionian beaches and cliffside villages with frequent pull-ins.

Driving in Greece

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.88/litre
Motorway tolls
~€7.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ágios Matthaíos.

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