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Sailing cruise
Southern Ionian Greece
The Ionian Islands are a group of islands located in the Ionian Sea, west of mainland Greece and south of western Greece. This archipelago is mainly composed of seven main islands, each with its own unique characteristics: Corfu, Paxos, Antipaxos, Lefkas, Skorpio, Meganisi, Kalamos, Kastos, Atoko, Ithaca, Kefalonia, Zakynthos and Kitira.
Due to their distance, the itinerary will not be able to include them all, therefore for our cruises we have chosen the area richest in islands where the weather and sea conditions are more favorable allowing for short and peaceful journeys.
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The embarkation and disembarkation port is in Lefkas and the islands present in the cruise itinerary are:
Lefkas, Meganissi, Kalamos, Kastos, Atoko, Ithaca and Kefalonia.
Longer cruises can also include Zakynthos which, due to the distance from the port of departure and its conformation which exposes all the beaches to the West and therefore to the wind and the sea, will be reached at the discretion of the skipper after careful evaluation of the weather conditions and of the sea.
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The itinerary may be subject to change based on weather, safety and weather conditions
technical evaluations by the skipper. This program is intended as indicative and non-binding.
Itinerary
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Lefkas
Skorpio
Meganisi
Kalamos
Kastos
Atoko
Itaca
Cefalonia
Zante (only for two-week cruises)
Lefkas
Lefkas or Lefkada is an island connected to the mainland by a mobile bridge that opens the first 5 minutes of every hour. The island is renowned for its white sand beaches and turquoise waters. The main town, Lefkada Town, is picturesque and offers a relaxed atmosphere.
After sailing along the canal, you reach the city of Lefkada, very picturesque and lively. You moor in the nearby modern and comfortable marina, or for free transit in the heart of the town. Don't miss the spectacular beaches of the west coast: Milos famous for kitesurfing, Kathisma, Egremni, Megali Petra and Porto Katsiki with the Jump of Sappho which takes its name from the ancient poetess who met her death there by falling from the rocks overlooking the sea . Lefkas and the mainland coast delimit the inland sea where we will sail towards Meganisi, Skorpios (the island of Onassis), Atoko, Kalamos and Kastos.
Itaca
Ithaca is best known for being the home of Odysseus, the hero of Homer's Odyssey.
The island is mountainous and covered in olive groves, offering fascinating landscapes and a peaceful atmosphere.
The beaches of Ithaca are small and stony, the water touched by centenary olive trees and cypresses is of a crystalline purity, perfect for taking many long swims.
Good moorings are Frikes and Kioni, picturesque villages with many seaside taverns typical of Ionian Greece.
Cefalonia
Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands. It is famous for its breathtaking beaches, mountainous landscapes and picturesque coastal towns. The movie "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" was filmed on the island.
We will reach hidden bays, coves, mysterious caves and beautiful beaches such as Mirtos, surrounded by an amphitheater of limestone rocks that give very clear reflections to the water. Then there are the Venetian castles like that of Assos, the monasteries like that of Agrilion, built on a hill surrounded by wild olive trees, from which you can enjoy a magnificent view. Don't miss the Melissani cave, the 160 meter long "cave of the nymphs". Under the island there is an intricate system of caves, dug by sea water which, entering from the west side, is filtered by the rock and loses its salinity, becoming a real underground river of fresh water that flows into the sea shortly north of Melissani.
The stopping point for a pleasant evening on land is Fiskardo, colourful, lively and full of flowers, the pearl of Ionian Greece.
Zante
Zakynthos is renowned for its white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters.
Birthplace of Ugo Foscolo, it is famous for its beaches with fine, golden sand. Lagana beach is very well known, a meeting and breeding place for the Caretta caretta turtles. Zakynthos is also famous for its caves, such as the Blue Grotto where the sun's rays enter to create a sensational view with the various shades of blue. Among the various stops there will be the famous Navajo beach also known as Spiaggia del Relitto and the beaches of San Nicola and Porto Vromi.
