A sailing itinerary for Corfu allows you to visit the beautiful bays and coves of the Ionian Islands located off of Albania and Greece’s northwestern shore. The islands offer one of the most scenic experiences in Greece, woodlands spread over the hills and sandy beaches with picturesque fishing villages adding to the natural beauty. Offering a peaceful, serene ambience, the waters of these islands are calm and inviting. The typical sailing itinerary for Corfu focuses on both northern and southern Ionian Islands offering various adventures depending on what you are looking for on your sailing holiday. While on your sailing holiday in Greece Corfu, be sure to sample some of the famous Sofritos from one of the bistros or restaurants of Spianada.
After sailing the Ionian Sea, your first stop is the small, scenic Paxos Island. Offering excellent anchorages off the small harbor towns of Lekka and Gaios, or to the south lies Anti Paxos, with a beautiful anchorage and a scenic creek. The beaches off of Anti Paxos offer breathtaking views to relax by and explore.
Your next stop is Ithaca, home of Odysseus (Ulysses), hero of the Trojan War and Homer’s epic poem, the Odyssey. Ithaca and neighboring Kefalonia are superior cruising grounds, which offer a mix of interesting towns with potential trips inland, pristine beaches, and coves. Going ashore to explore the villages and to savor a delicious meal in a taverna offers a relaxing way to enjoy your sailing holiday and explore the local culture.
The coves and bays along the stretch of the Kefalonian coast have a picturesque beauty with small port towns just waiting to be explored. Fiscardo is marked by two stone lighthouses and is located on the northeast end of Kefalonia. Assos, on the west coast of the island, has a looming Venetian fortress perched on its heights. If you are looking for seclusion during your sailing holiday, you can find it on this island or if you are looking to enjoy the quiet nightlife, that is also available. If you are looking to scuba dive, Kefalonia offers a superb opportunity but it will need to be booked through an organized excursion due to regulations.
While sailing from Kefalonia to Lefkas, enjoy the flat seas and fair winds while you are surrounded by the Lefkas Mountains. TheIsland of Meganisi, located east of Lefkas, has plenty coves and bays. There are three communities on the island each offering its own character. Proceeding north up the east coast of Lefkas, you will find the port towns of Sivota, Vlikho, and Nidri. Whether you are on Meganisi or Lefkas, go ashore, sightsee, and dine out to have a relaxing end of your day. If you rather stay onboard, a delicious dinner and quiet time in the cockpit around sunset also can be relaxing.
On an open-water passage to mainland Greece, you will visit the charming town of Parga. With picturesque homes and shops climbing the hillside in a rainbow of whitewashed walls and colorful roofs, Parga offers a great day life and nightlife. The nightlife is lively offering discos and bars, or if you prefer, there is a quieter experience at a tavern. Simply strolling along the bay is also wonderful as the waters of the bays are crystal clear and there are stony slopes surround you as you walk.
Finishing your sailing holiday in Corfu, you will have plenty of time to enjoy an extravagant dinner at one of the restaurants near the marina before preparing to fly home the following day.
These are great portals for finding flights:
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If you need a visa or not really depends on the country. You can see a list of requirements here.
http://www.wordtravels.com/Travelguide/Countries/greece/Visa
Variable cost for the yacht est. EUR 100 / week
Because of high season, it is recommend to book as soon as possible, like at least 3-4 months in advance.
Because of high season, it is recommend to book as soon as possible, like at least 3-4 months in advance.
