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Southern Ionian
Port Atheni
Location:
Port Atheni
Meganisi
Greece
38° 39' 42.6204" N, 20° 47' 54.6504" E
Port Atheni on the NE of Meganissi (or Meganisi) is a large quiet beautiful bay surrounded by olive trees. Despite being a popular bay for visiting yachts to drop anchor, particularly during the day it is never crowded. With crystal clear waters on the west side of the cove Port Atheni is a great place for a swim and a snorkel.
A 30 minute walk takes you to the traditional Ionian village of Katomeri which offers a taste of 'real Greece' where you can buy fresh bread and provisions. Island Sailing provide a dinghy & outboard with every yacht charter in Greece.
Ionian island bareboat charter diary
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The Ionian island bareboat charter diary of Claire & Rob's begins at the Island Sailing Greece yacht charter base at Lefkas marina and includes the Ionian island sailing destinations of: Lefkas marina - Port Atheni, Meganissi - Port Kastos, Kastos - Atokos - Frikes, Ithaca - Fiskardo, Kefalonia - Assos, Kefalonia - Sivota, Lefkas - Lefkas marina
Ionian Bareboat Yacht Charter Itinerary
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This Island Sailing Ionian bareboat yacht charter itinerary and log was sailed by Judy Johnson & Richard Murray on yacht 'Alina', a brand new model Bavaria 32 Cruiser yacht.
Lefkas Marina - Skorpios Island
2:15 pm: Left the Island Sailing base in Lefkas marina. Anchored off Skorpios Island in a sheltered bay, good holding. Pleased with boat; very comfortable and handles well. Very comfortable overnight with a calm sea and full moon. Good snorkeling. The night air fragrant with the scent of Mediterranean herbs.
Ionian family yacht charter log
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This Ionian yacht charter sailing itinerary was sailed by Taff Jones MBE, Charlotte, Thomas & Stuart whilst on bareboat charter on sailing yacht ‘Alina’, a brand new model Bavaria 32 cruiser from Island Sailing’s yacht charter base in Lefkas marina, Ionian, Greece.
Sunday: Lefkas Marina - Tranquil Bay, Lefkas
Two Week South Ionian Yacht Charter Itinerary #1
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This sailing itinerary allows you to sail to the major islands in the south Ionian as well as some of the beautiful Ionian villages on the western coast of mainland Greece. Beginning at the Island Sailing charter base at Lefkas marina the route is ideal for a two week Greek island yacht charter holiday.
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...
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...
Ay Eufemia (Aghia Efimia or Agios Euphemia ) is one of the most beautiful seaside villages in Kefalonia and was once the main ferry port on Kefalonia island but after the earthquake in 1953 the town...
Paleros or Palairos (or Zaverda) is a picturesque small harbour town on the west coast of mainland Greece with a breathtaking backdrop of beautiful buildings and serene vistas. Olive trees, vineyards...
Astakos port is a very traditional Greek port on the eastern shore of the Ionian sea with very few visiting sailing yachts. The port provides a good option for provisioning for anyone visiting the...
The main port on the small Ionian island of Kalamos is a really pretty place. The port and centre has a couple of shops and a few lovely tavernas and bars. Tavernas are found both in the...
Opposite Nidri town in Lefkas Tranquil bay is a popular place for yachts to moor and, as its name suggests, even in the busier summer months, has a truly tranquil ambience surrounded by olive trees...
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...
Home to Island Sailing’s first yacht charter base in Greece in the modern marina on the beautiful Greek Ionian island of Lefkas (also known as Levkas or Lefkada) is the only island in Greece...
To the southwest of Lefkada, the beautiful port town of Vassiliki deep in the large bay has maintained its authentic atmosphere, which blends well with the vibrance of the quayside bars, restaurants...
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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...
Quiet and tranquil the beautiful southern Ionian island of Kastos has a very small population and only one village. A really beautiful setting with excellent swimming and snorkeling it is fast...
Also known as Lefkada, Lefkas Town is the capital of the island of Lefkas situated on the northeast coast where the island is joined to the mainland by a causeway and 50 metre swing bridge. Lefkas...
Sivota Bay (or Syvota Bay), on the southeastern corner of Lefkas island, is a sheltered, very pretty anchorage in a large natural horseshoe bay with a wide choice of tavernas and little gift shops...
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...
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7 Ionian Islands in 7 days
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This Ionian Yacht Charter Itinerary lets you sail seven Ionian Islands on a seven day Greece sailing holiday. Starting from the Island Sailing yacht charter base at Lefkas marina you can visit the beautiful Ionian islands of Meganissi, Kastos, Ithaca and Kefalonia, explore the Dragonera Islands on the way to Kastos and drop anchor for a swim at the famous Onassis family owned Skorpios Island.
Home to Island Sailing’s first yacht charter base in Greece in the modern marina on the beautiful Greek Ionian island of Lefkas (also known as Levkas or Lefkada) is the only island in Greece...
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 main port on the small Ionian island of Kalamos is a really pretty place. The port and centre has a couple of shops and a few lovely tavernas and bars. Tavernas are found both in the...
Explore the uninhabited group of islands and islets scattered down the western coast of Greece called the Dragonera Islands (or Nisis Dhragonera) and Echinades. Whilst there are very few safe...
Quiet and tranquil the beautiful southern Ionian island of Kastos has a very small population and only one village. A really beautiful setting with excellent swimming and snorkeling it is fast...
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...
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...
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...
Also known as Lefkada, Lefkas Town is the capital of the island of Lefkas situated on the northeast coast where the island is joined to the mainland by a causeway and 50 metre swing bridge. Lefkas...
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One Week South Ionian Yacht Charter Itinerary #2
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This South Ionian Yacht Charter Itinerary allows you to sail Ionian islands of Greece on a one week sailing holiday mooring at a different port or village every evening exploring the islands of Lefkas, Meganissi, Kastos, Ithaca and Kefalonia.
Also known as Lefkada, Lefkas Town is the capital of the island of Lefkas situated on the northeast coast where the island is joined to the mainland by a causeway and 50 metre swing bridge. Lefkas...
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...
Quiet and tranquil the beautiful southern Ionian island of Kastos has a very small population and only one village. A really beautiful setting with excellent swimming and snorkeling it is fast...
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...
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...
South of Agios Euphemia on Kefalonia is Sami. Sami used to be the capital town of the island of Kefalonia and is more commercial than other places, it is the second busiest port on Kefalonia serving...
To the southwest of Lefkada, the beautiful port town of Vassiliki deep in the large bay has maintained its authentic atmosphere, which blends well with the vibrance of the quayside bars, restaurants...
Dessimi Bay (or Dessimou Bay) on the east coast of Lefkas island is a beautiful anchorage with spectacular views out towards the Meganissi channel and beyond. The Eastern side of Dessimi bay is very...
Home to Island Sailing’s first yacht charter base in Greece in the modern marina on the beautiful Greek Ionian island of Lefkas (also known as Levkas or Lefkada) is the only island in Greece...
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Kefalonia Island International Airport (EFL or LGKF)
Location:
Kefalonia Island International Airport (EFL or LGKF)
Minies 28100
Greece
38° 7' 8.2056" N, 20° 30' 15.8184" E
Kefalonia Island International Airport (airport code EFL or LGKF) is the airport on Kefalonia Island, Greece and is 9 Km west of Argostoli, the capital of Kefalonia Island, the largest of the Ionian islands in western Greece.
You can fly into Kefalonia, Argostoli airport direct from a number of UK airports with charter airlines including Easyjet, Monarch Airlines, Thomas Cook Airlines and Thomson Airways.
Preveza Airport, Lefkas (airport code PVK)
Location:
Preveza Airport (PVK)
Aktion National Airport
Preveza 48 100
Greece
38° 55' 47.6508" N, 20° 46' 20.8704" E
Preveza is home to the international airport, also known as Aktio or Aktion only 20 minutes in the car to the Island Sailing Lefkas marina Ionian yacht charter base in Greece. The Greek Ionian town of Preveza is well known for its beautiful beaches on the coast of the Ionian Sea, its Byzantine monasteries, wetlands of Amvrakikos Gulf and Venetian castles.
Travelling to Lefkas
Atoko Island, Southern Ionian
Location:
Atoko Island
Greece
38° 28' 56.7048" N, 20° 49' 17.0724" E
Atoko island (or Atokos island), sitting virtually in the centre of the southern Ionian inland sea is a popular stop between Kastos or Kalamos and Ithaca. With two popular anchorages for lunch time stops and swimming - Cliff Bay and One House Bay. Atoko is a privately owned uninhabited island and the only human structure is a church at One House Bay which is clearly visible from the beach.
