Erikousa Sailing Guide: Anchorages, Harbours and Tips

Overview

Erikousa is a small and quiet destination in the northern Ionian Sea, offering a simple but reliable combination of anchorages and harbour facilities. Located north of Corfu as part of the Diapontia Islands, it marks one of the outer points of the Ionian sailing area.

The island is lightly developed, with one main port that serves as its primary hub, along with a small number of nearby anchorages. Its sailing interest lies in its simplicity, shelter, and peaceful atmosphere, making it a suitable stop away from the more crowded Ionian routes.

Protection is generally good in settled conditions, particularly from the prevailing NW winds, although options remain limited due to the island’s small size and straightforward coastline.

For sailors, Erikousa is best used as a quiet overnight stop or waypoint, rather than a destination with multiple anchoring choices. In this guide, you will find all available anchorages and harbour options in Erikousa, along with practical information on protection, holding, and berthing.

Erikousa Sailing Map: Anchorages and Harbour

Below is an interactive map of all major anchorages and harbours in Erikousa. Click any location to jump to the detailed guide below.

Locations

Port of Erikousa

Type: Village with harbour and anchorage
Best for: Safe overnight stop, access to village and services
Protection: Good in harbour; anchorage protected from NW
Holding: Good in sand (anchorage)

In the port of Erikousa you will find taverns, cafés, and a small minimarket within walking distance. All of this is accompanied by a beautiful sandy beach with crystal-clear water. You can choose whether to anchor in the roadstead or dock your boat in the harbour.

Anchoring

The bay outside the port has a sandy bottom with good holding at 5–8 metres. It is generally sheltered from the prevailing NW wind. Anchoring inside the yellow-buoyed swimming area is prohibited. Ensure you leave a clear approach and sufficient space off the quay for the ferry to maneuver and dock.

Docking

Entrance Pos.: 39⁰52.658′ N, 19⁰34.792′ E

Visiting yachts can moor at the harbour, which provides good shelter from all winds. Dock in the east and south piers with mooring lines. Electricity, water, and mechanical assistance are available. The harbour master, George, is very helpful. He can be reached at +30 694 460 8472 or via VHF Channel 69. Advance booking is available via the SaMMY app or the official website. The current cost is approximately €50 per day for a 12-metre monohull.

Bragini beach

Type: Beach anchorage
Best for: Quiet anchorage away from the port
Protection: Protected from the prevailing NW
Holding: Good in sand

Approx. Pos.: 39⁰52.940′ N, 19⁰35.754′ E

A quieter alternative to the NE of the port, Bragini (Μπραγκίνι) is surrounded by greenery and has fine sand and clear waters. It is less crowded than Port Beach, ideal if you prefer a peaceful swim.

Anchoring

You can anchor off Bragini in 6–10 metres on a sandy bottom with good holding.

Explore nearby Othoni and Mathraki, as well as Corfu, in the full Ionian sailing guide.