Northern Ionian

Kassiopi is a charming and deceptively large town on the north east corner of the island of Corfu, 22 miles north of Corfu Town (Kerkyra). One of the prettiest harbours in Corfu, Kassiopi has the magnificent backdrop of Mount Pantokrator and beautiful hills covered with olive groves, vines and citrus plantations. In the 4th century B.C., Kassiopi was an important Roman port, dedicated to the god Kassios Zeus, protector of seafarers.

Island Sailing are pleased to offer Gouvia marina as one of their yacht charter locations in Greece. Based on the beautiful Ionian island of Corfu (or Kerkyra) Gouvia marina is only 20 minutes driver from Corfu airport which makes it a perfect location to start your Greek island sailing holiday. From the Gouvia marina yacht charter base you can explore the North and South Ionian islands as well as the many beautiful towns and villages dotted along the mainland coast.     

The NAOK yacht club (Nautical club of Corfu or the Navy Athletic Club of Corfu) was founded in 1935 and is on the West side of Ormos Garitsas and a short stroll from Corfu town (Kerkyra or Kerkira). With a stunning backdrop the yacht club is one of our favourites and provides toilets, showers and water. Call ahead to ensure a space (especially in high season).

Antipaxos is a tiny and extremely beautiful island located about 1.5 NM to the South of Paxos, in the northern Ionian and part of the prefecture of Corfu. As the island is uninhabited for most of the year, the people who visit Antipaxos are usually daytrippers from Paxos and Corfu. Anti Paxos has a similar charm to its big brother Paxos, however, less in the way of facilities. There are no harbours but various good bays to anchor. The beaches are stunning and the aquamarine waters of Anti Paxos’ north eastern coast is crystal clear.

At the southern point of Paxos the small island of Mongonissi (or Mongonisi), steeped in natural beauty is set in the most beautiful surroundings with sandy beaches and crystal clear waters.  Mongonissi, just south of Gaios, is connected to the island of Paxos by a small causeway and provides a naturally beautiful and very sheltered inlet for visiting yachts on Ionian island sailing holidays.

Gaios is the largest of the three main villages on Paxos. Gaios, the 'capital' of the island has its own unique mixture of Venetian and British heritage with colourful buildings that line the water front.

Longos (Loggos or Logos) on the north east coast is the smallest of the island ports and one of the prettiest villages on Paxos (or Paxoi) and remains unspoilt.

The unique beauty of the coastline of Paxos island or Paxi is renowned throughout the Ionian. The natural harbours of Lakka, Gaios and Mongonisi teem with boats in the summer months. The importance of the anchorage they offer increases when the maestro blows and the microclimate is a refuge from the currents and the swell of the Paxos straits. The impressive cliffs with sea caves and underwater caves along the west coast of Paxos are a ‘must see’ in favourable weather.