For the adventurous traveler, the Mathraki Island Festival on July 13th is a bucket-list experience. Mathraki is one of the tiny Diapontia Islands to the northwest of Corfu, and its annual celebration for St. Spyridon is the social event of the year.

This is an intimate, “small-island” Panigiri. Because of its remote location, the festival remains untouched by mainstream tourism. You will experience raw Corfiot hospitality, traditional folk music, and often a focus on fresh local seafood alongside the usual grilled meats. If you want to “Discover Corfu” at its most secluded and authentic, a boat trip to Mathraki for this festival is unforgettable.