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Sand dunes and coastline in South West Corfu

Agios Mattheos

A Large Traditional Village in South West Corfu

ABOUT

Agios Mattheos is a large traditional inland village in southern Corfu, set among olive-covered hills. It has a strong local character and functions as a real year-round community rather than a beach resort.

The village is well placed for visiting Paramonas, Chalikounas and the Lake Korission area, making it a useful stop for travellers exploring the south-west by car.

A village base near the south-west coast

Agios Mattheos offers a traditional inland visit with countryside around it, distinct from a holiday directly on the sand. The village can provide the slower part of a day that also includes Paramonas or the Korission area. Choose one coastal direction so that the visit is more than a brief stop between drives.

Making the base fit the holiday

Ask about the exact property's parking, final approach and routes to food shopping and dinner. Green Bus B8 is the connection to investigate for the village, while onward beach journeys need their own plan. If you want to walk in the surrounding countryside, use a specific current route and check the terrain rather than assuming any track provides an easy beach connection. A village address may suit exploration better than a daily car-free beach routine.

Getting around, beaches and evenings

Green Bus B8; check the timetable, exact stop and final walk to your accommodation.

Explore with our local guides

Beach guides: Prasoudi Beach.

Ideas for your visit: The Governor Olive Mill Experience; Gardiki Castle. Check the individual guide for the route and visiting details.

Planning links: Current Green Bus routes and timetables.

Destination photograph: Xopolino / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Displayed cropped to fit; the cropped display remains under the same licence.

At a Glance

BEST FOR
Traditional Villages, History & Culture, Walking, Exploring by Car, Local Life
ATMOSPHERE
Traditional and unhurried.
BEACH
Inland village near the south-west coast; Paramonas and Chalikounas are separate beach outings.
NIGHTLIFE
Village taverna dinners, including Rozina and Pavlos; confirm opening and the precise location.
GETTING AROUND
Green Bus B8; check the timetable, exact stop and final walk to your accommodation.
CAR
Useful for exploring.
AIRPORT
Approx. 20 km
LOCATION TYPE
Village

BEACHES

Prasoudi Beach

A small, sheltered beach near Agios Mattheos and the Korission area, popular for a quieter swim away from the larger resort beaches.

Things To Do

Sand dunes and coastline in South West Corfu

The Governor Olive Mill Experience

Discover award-winning Corfiot olive oil through a guided mill/estate experience in Agios Matthaios.

Sand dunes and coastline in South West Corfu

Gardiki Castle

Explore the ruins of Gardiki Castle, a medieval fortress in the countryside of south-west Corfu.

Sand dunes and coastline in South West Corfu

Olive Oil Experience near Agios Matthaios

Learn how Corfiot olive oil is produced and taste one of the island’s most important traditional products.

Food & Drink

Xwriatikes Nostimies

Traditional local taverna in Agios Mattheos serving inexpensive Greek food in the heart of the village.

Restaurant / Taverna

Giorgos

Village restaurant in Agios Mattheos serving pizza, Mediterranean dishes, fish and souvlaki.

Restaurant / Taverna

Kalws Tous

Small Agios Mattheos cafe serving drinks and casual food in the village centre.

Cafe

Pasta Bar Agios Mattheos

Casual food venue in Agios Mattheos centred on pasta and easy-going village dining.

Restaurant / Taverna

Where to Stay

Magda'S Apartment

Magda's Apartment is a self-catering apartment in Agios Mattheos, South West Corfu.

Holiday Apartment

Serenity House

Serenity House is a spacious self-catering apartment in Agios Mattheos, South West Corfu.

Holiday Apartment

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