General information about the island of Ereikoussa
Strengths:
Not crowded.
Average:
Sea and beaches, prices.
Weaknesses:
Points of interest, excursions, connections, little nightlife, not very suitable for families with children.
- Capital: Porto
- Population: 90
- Area: 4 km²
- Port: Porto
- Airport: no
- Public transportation: no
- Car and motorcycle rental: no
- Campsites: no
Ereikoussa or Erikoussa (from Greek Ερεικούσσα), also known as Merlera, is the northernmost Greek islet in the Ionian Sea (Otranto Channel) belonging to the small archipelago of the Diapontian Islands. It is located northwest of Corfu (6 nautical miles from Sidari) facing Albania. It can be easily reached from nearby Corfu.
It has an area of 4 km² and about 90 inhabitants, making it the most populated of the Diapontian Islands.
Ereikoussa is an almost flat island, with unspoiled nature, very green, and covered with purple heather bushes (from which it gets its name) as well as cypresses and olive trees. The highest point (Sandardo Hill) reaches only 130 meters. The island offers beautiful sandy beaches, very clean sea, and magnificent landscapes.
Ereikoussa is a quiet island, certainly not yet developed from a tourist point of view but, precisely for this reason, genuine and relaxing. Its inhabitants mainly engage in the production of excellent olive oil, fishing, and some tourism.
The capital is Porto, where the main port is also located.
In Ereikoussa, there are dirt roads connecting all the very small villages of the island where motor traffic is, however, very limited. There are no buses, but the island is small enough to be visited by scooter (rented in Corfu), bicycle, or on foot.
