South Ionian

The Ionian Islands are to the west of mainland Greece and are home to one of the Mediterranean’s most popular yacht charter sailing destinations providing the perfect cruising ground for fun, relaxed and varied Greek island sailing.

The Southern Ionian islands including Lefkas and Cephalonia (Kefalonia) enclose an ‘inland sea’ with more than twenty smaller islands dotted within this wonderful cruising area including Meganissi, Kastos, Kalamos and Ithaca. Sailing around these Greek islands discover safe anchorages in picturesque bays surrounded by olive groves and cypress trees and explore a fantastic choice of pretty ports. Navigation in the Ionian islands is simple and stress free and due to the close proximity of the islands is predominantly by sight with almost no tide or currents and very few hazards.

Finding your way around the Ionian Islands

Navigation in the Ionian islands is simple and stress free and due to the close proximity of the islands is predominantly by sight with almost no tide or currents and very few hazards. We can suggest route plans and intineraries and let you know about of all our favourite spots.
What's it like to sail in the Ionian Islands?

The Ionian Sea is renowned for its perfect sailing conditions with plenty of wind to have a really fun yacht charter holiday in the sunshine.

Typically winds build about lunchtime and drop again at sunset. This means that you can spend the morning sailing gently to a lunch time stop to a secluded bay or pretty village and go for a swim or snorkel, have lunch on board and then have a great sail to your evening destination. The winds are fairly consistent and usually result in a very calm evening with still waters.
Lefkas

Ithaca, home to the legendary Greek hero Odysseus, with its picturesque ports, bays and coves dotted around the coastline is an ideal Ionian island to sail to whilst on your yacht charter in Greece. Home to some two thousand inhabitants, Vathi is Ithaca’s capital and the elongated, hidden bay of Vathi is where most people sail to. The town itself is a picture of classical Greece with tavernas and cafes spilling out onto the town square lining the harbour's edge.
Kefalonia
Made famous with the release of the film Captain Corelli's Mandolin, Kefalonia or Cephalonia has been drawing Ionian yacht charter sailing visitors from far and wide since. Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian islands and a 'must see' whilst on your yacht charter holiday - a scenically stunning Greek island of lush flora and fauna, exceptional beaches and secluded sandy coves. Throughout the years the people of Cephalonia have retained their own brand of Greekness and their friendship and hospitality to visiting Ionian sailing yachts wins them many friends
Ithaca

With a population of less than two thousand people, the Ionian Island of Meganissi offers complete relaxation in a typically Greek atmosphere - an ideal place to visit on an Ionian yacht charter. Take a slow stroll along the beach or sip on Ouzo with the locals in the village taverna! If you feel like finding your land legs for a few hours on your yacht charter holiday there are various walks and cycle rides around Meganissi Island and a variety of footpaths and trails to more remote parts of the Island.                              
Kalamos

Ithaca, home to the legendary Greek hero Odysseus, with its picturesque ports, bays and coves dotted around the coastline is an ideal Ionian island to sail to whilst on your yacht charter in Greece. Home to some two thousand inhabitants, Vathi is Ithaca’s capital and the elongated, hidden bay of Vathi is where most people sail to. The town itself is a picture of classical Greece with tavernas and cafes spilling out onto the town square lining the harbour's edge.
Katsos
Made famous with the release of the film Captain Corelli's Mandolin, Kefalonia or Cephalonia has been drawing Ionian yacht charter sailing visitors from far and wide since. Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian islands and a 'must see' whilst on your yacht charter holiday - a scenically stunning Greek island of lush flora and fauna, exceptional beaches and secluded sandy coves. Throughout the years the people of Cephalonia have retained their own brand of Greekness and their friendship and hospitality to visiting Ionian sailing yachts wins them many friends
Meganssi

With a population of less than two thousand people, the Ionian Island of Meganissi offers complete relaxation in a typically Greek atmosphere - an ideal place to visit on an Ionian yacht charter. Take a slow stroll along the beach or sip on Ouzo with the locals in the village taverna! If you feel like finding your land legs for a few hours on your yacht charter holiday there are various walks and cycle rides around Meganissi Island and a variety of footpaths and trails to more remote parts of the Island.                              

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harbours and bays to explore on your yacht charter in Ionian

 

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