Mathraki Long Swims & Dips Itinerary

• The boat transfers to Mathraki leave Agios Stefanos (West) at 4pm. Your guides and our local host Giorgos will meet you at the harbour and boat you across to Mathraki, ready to begin our adventure. After a warm welcome and safety briefing, we’ll head out for our acclimatisation swim in the hotel bay, the perfect way to get comfortable in the water before a well-deserved sundowner and dinner together at the hotel taverna.

This morning, we’ll boat over to Trachia, a small island off Mathraki’s north coast said to have provided the stone for many of the island’s buildings. For those who fancy it, we will complete a full circumnavigation, followed by a swim back towards Kodragas harbour, and onward to finish at the main island harbour (4km). After lunch back at the hotel, we’ll head out for a gentle afternoon coastal swim along the yellow-sands of Paradise Bay (2.5-3km)

We’ll start the day by a swim out from our hotel bay, round the sourthern coastline of the island, and out towards Plateia Island, an islet off Mathraki’s west coast. Looping the island, we turn back and swim into shore (4-5km). After lunch, we’ll explore Mathraki’s dramatic west coast, with its tiny pebble beaches and striking white rocks (3km). Don’t forget, you can swim as much or as little as you like! The boat is there for rests if you need it.

This morning, we’ll set off to conquer Kravia Rock – the tooth-shaped landmark visible from the hotel balconies. Enjoy swimming in and around the rock’s dramtic arches and pebble micro-beaches before turning and swimming back to shore (6km). After a relaxing lunch, we’ll head out for a more leisurely afternoon swim along the island’s west coast.

This morning we set off early from the hotel ready to complete a stunning coastal circumnavigation of Mathraki (10km!) After lunch, Wednesday afternoon will be at leisure, with options for extra technique coaching, or simply time to explore the island by foot or sit with a book. This evening, we head into the village for a BBQ under the grapevines.

Today, we’ll embark on an exciting full-day adventure. Jump on board as we head across to Corfu mainland, stopping just short of Arillas at the Karavi rock – a perfect place to jump in, and swim the length of this beautiful islet before swimming straight into Arillas for lunch at a taverna (4-5km) much to the amusement of holiday makers!). In the afternoon, we’ll return to Mathraki via the Diapolos Islands – a chance to swim in and around caves and enjoy the spectacular clarity around this small island cluster (3-4km).