Ionian

Fiskardo, Kefalonia

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Fiskardo Kefalonia
Greece
38° 27' 37.6596" N, 20° 34' 33.2832" E
Island Sailing

Fiskardo (or Fiscardho or Fiskardho!) is a bustling, crescent shaped harbour with brightly painted houses, harbour side cafes and restaurants. Located on the northern tip of Kefalonia, Fiskardo is a well protected bay and also a very popular one. Fiscardo offers a wide selection of cafe bars, restaurants and tavernas to enjoy as well as an array of shops, cash points, showers and a regular ferry service are available in the port. On the pontoons you will be able to fill up with water.

Polis Bay, Ithaca

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Polis Bay
Ormos Polis
Ithaca
Greece
38° 26' 14.208" N, 20° 38' 26.5704" E

Ormos Polis is a bay on the west coast of the Greek Ionian island of Ithaca. At the north end of Polis bay was once the Cave of Louizos where bronze age masks and tripods were found, including the one dedicated to Odysseus. Whilst on your yacht charter holiday you can take a line ashore and take a trip to Stavros Town where there are tavernas and cafes in the hills.

The beach of Polis bay on Ithaca island is a beautiful pebble beach, with clear, turquoise waters shimmering under the Ionian sun.

Vathi, Ithaca

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Vathi Ithaca
Greece
38° 21' 54.2124" N, 20° 43' 8.022" E
Vathy, Ithaca Island Sailing

Vathi on the Greek island of Ithaca (or Ithaki) is one of the larger Ionian island towns and more cosmopolitan than some, a picture of classical Greece with tavernas and cafes spilling out onto the town square lining the harbour's edge. A beautiful white washed little church at the entrance to the harbour welcomes you this fantastic Ionian town. 

Kioni, Ithaca

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Kioni Ithaca
Greece
38° 26' 57.8256" N, 20° 41' 26.7504" E
Island Sailing

The dramatic horseshoe bay and village of Kioni is one of the most beautiful places to visit whilst on a yacht charter holiday in the Greek Ionian. The entrance to Kioni bay is overlooked by three old windmills, and from here one sees the old village houses dotted on the hillsides behind the little port. The water is clear and there are four beaches within the bay itself, all with views across to the pastel coloured houses and surrounding olive groves.

Frikes, Ithaca

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Frikes Ithaca
Greece
38° 27' 32.9904" N, 20° 39' 52.0452" E

Frikes is the most northerly of Odysseus’s legendary Ionian island of Ithaca (or Ithaki) and the relaxed lifestyle of the village revolves around the little harbour which is very popular, and for good reason. The small harbour is very picturesque and despite the amount of visitors it can often attract, it still manages to retain its typical Greek charm.

Arkoudi

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Arkoudi Island Southern Ionian
Greece
38° 32' 29.7132" N, 20° 42' 35.0748" E

Arkoudi is a tiny island in the Southern Ionian Sea and is in between the Greek Ionian islands of Lefkas (or Lefkada, Levkas) and Ithaca (or Ithaki).

Abeliki Bay and Kapali Bay

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Abeliki and Kapali Bays Meganissi
Greece
38° 40' 15.4416" N, 20° 47' 34.9512" E
Island Sailing

Between Vathi and Port Atheni on Meganisi there are two large beautiful bays with coves dotted around the edges. For serenity and relaxation on your yacht charter in Greece they are ideal places to stop. Both these bays, Abeliki Bay and Kapali Bay offer the ideal location for a peaceful night on board your sailing yacht and even a romantic night gazing at the stars. You can also take a walk to Vathi from Abelike bay (about 25 minutes).

Vathi, Meganissi

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Vathi Meganissi
Greece
38° 39' 51.21" N, 20° 47' 2.6052" E
Karangio Vathy Meganissi www.island-sailing.com

Vathi (or Port Vathy) is a small port on the North east coast of Meganissi island (or Meganisi) and lies just east of Spartahori. Vathy is a real Ionian jewel, tranquil and beautiful with a really good choice of places to eat and drink; from lovely traditional Greek tavernas to chic Italian Trattorias and relaxed cafe bars. Surrounded by beautiful beaches and bays the waters surrounding Vathi harbour even has a sunken light aeroplane for the adventurous snorkeler to explore!

Spartohori, Meganissi

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Spartohori Meganissi
Greece
38° 39' 41.0508" N, 20° 45' 35.9892" E
Island Sailing

Spartohori is a beautiful village on the Greek Ionian island of Meganisi (or Meganissi). Perched high above Spilia Bay (or Porto Spiglia) the village of Spartahori is reached by a 10 minute walk up the road or steps and has spectacular views across the Ionian sea to the mountains of the mainland and with traditional Greek food, wine and dancing in the local tavernas it is definitely worth a visit.

Scorpios Island

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Scorpios Island Lefkas, Ionian Sea
Greece
38° 41' 18.996" N, 20° 44' 43.7136" E
Island Sailing

The private island of Scorpios, opposite Nidri town on the east coast of the island of Lefkas is famous as the retreat of legendary shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis and has a spectacular shoreline complimented by a lush collection of trees and exotic plants.

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