Villas in Aghios Mattheos
Aghios Mattheos is a hill village in south-west Corfu, close to Gardiki Castle and the Korission Lagoon. Most homes here have a private pool and air conditioning, and they mostly sleep two to four. You need a car, as buses to Corfu Town run only a few times a day.
- Villas
- 11
- From, per week
- £3,040
About Aghios Mattheos
Aghios Mattheos sits above Gardiki Castle, a 13th-century Byzantine fortress with an octagonal wall and eight square towers, described as the only surviving medieval fortress in the south of Corfu. Korission Lake lies just south of the castle, separated from the sea by a narrow strip of land. The village is in the south-west, near Chalikounas beach. Olive and cypress trees cover much of the island, and the homes here are spread over several kilometres of that countryside rather than gathered in one place. Evenings are quiet, and winters are mild, with most of the year's rain.
Is Aghios Mattheos right for you?
- Best for
- Couples and families wanting a pool and a quiet south Corfu base
- Not for you if
- You want shops, bars and a beach on foot from the door.
Near Aghios Mattheos
Gardiki Castle
A 13th-century Byzantine castle on a low hill below the village, open to the public, though the interior is in ruins.
Korission Lagoon
An inland lake in the south of Corfu, separated from the sea by a thin sand bar, lying immediately south of Gardiki Castle.
Corfu Town
The island's main hub, with the airport. Its Venetian-influenced old town has been a World Heritage site since 2007.
Getting to Aghios Mattheos
Fly into Corfu airport, around 20 minutes away by road. Buses to Corfu Town run three times a day and take about an hour, so hire a car, ideally a small one: many island roads are narrow and some have poor surfaces.
When to go to Aghios Mattheos
Summer is warm and fairly dry, with rain rarely getting in the way. Winters are mild, and most rain falls between November and March. Easter is a big occasion on the island, and autumn brings the grape harvest. Check the opening dates of seasonal tavernas outside summer.
Villas in Aghios Mattheos
4-Bedroom Home, Aghios Mattheos
Aghios Mattheos, Corfu, Greece
8
4
0
Air ConBBQDishwasher+10 more
from£434
per night
5-star property
Charmantes Steinhaus in Agios Matheos
Aghios Mattheos, Corfu, Greece
8
4
0
Air ConBBQParking+11 more
4-Bedroom Home, Aghios Mattheos
Aghios Mattheos, Corfu, Greece
8
4
0
Air ConBBQParking+12 more
5-star property
4-Bedroom Home, Aghios Mattheos
Aghios Mattheos, Corfu, Greece
8
4
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
4-star property
Aghios Mattheos villa holidays: questions answered
Is Aghios Mattheos near a beach?
It is in the south-west of Corfu, near Chalikounas beach, and the Korission Lagoon lies just south of Gardiki Castle. The homes are spread over several kilometres, so check each one's position.
Can you visit Gardiki Castle from Aghios Mattheos?
Yes. The castle stands on a low hill by the village and is open to the public. Its eight square towers still stand at full height and the entrance survives, but the interior is in ruins.
How far is Aghios Mattheos from Corfu airport?
About 20 minutes by car. The public bus from Corfu Town takes around an hour and runs only three times a day, so a hire car makes arrival simpler.
Do homes in Aghios Mattheos have a pool?
Most do, and all have a garden and nearly all have air conditioning. They are mostly for around four people, with a few that sleep up to eight.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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