Ionian Islands Itinerary - Corfu to Lefkada

Ionian Islands Itinerary - Corfu to Lefkada

Day 1 - Marina Gouvia - arrival day

Day 2 -  Mourtos (Sivota) (24 nm)

Day 3 - Lakka Bay, Paxos Island (12 nm)

Day 4 - Fiskardo, Kefalonia Island (50 nm)

Day 5 - Kioni - Ithaca Island (12 nm)

Day 6 - Vassiliki - Lefkada Island (13 nm)

A beautiful Ionian itinerary from Corfu to Lefkada.

Day 1  Marina Gouvia - Corfu  - arrival day

Corfu is one of the favourite sailing destinations within Greece. It is the second largest island of the Ionian, after Kefallonia. Your sailing holiday starts at Marina Gouvia, which is the main marina for visiting and charter boats, about 15 minutes by taxi from Corfu airport (the fare is about Euros 25).  Depending on the time of your arrival, you can visit Corfu town (7 km. away), rest, go for a swim or set sails. 

Day 2   Mourtos (Sivota) (24 nm)

Mourtos is a small village on mainland Greece, hidden behind a group of tiny islands, called Sivota.  Mourtos has a beautiful boulevard and a number of terraces along with to stroll, take a cold drink and admire one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world!

Day 3  Lakka Bay  - Paxos Island (12 nm)

From Sivota you will sail across to the picturesque bay of Lakka, on the north Coast of Paxos Island.  Approaching the entrance to the bay the waters are turquoise and a number of small white beaches surround you.  Most of the time during July/August the village is crowded and mooring on the small quay is difficult, but the bay is protected and secluded and there is anchoring room for everyone.  

Day 4   Fiskardo   (50 nm) - Kefalonia Island

Kefalonia is the largest island of the Ionian group and definitely one of the most beautiful ones. Fiscardo is a colourful little port on the north east tip of Kefalonia, 50 kilometres from Argostoli -the island's capital. It is the only village to have survived the 1953 earthquake almost unscathed, and the architecture of the Venetians is in rich evidence. The village waterfront plays host to whitewashed shops, balconies decorated with bright flowers, coffee places to enjoy a Greek frappe (local frappuccino), and fishing boats.

 Day 5   Kioni  (12 nm) - Ithaca Island

The beautiful and peaceful island of Ithaca is famous for being home to Odysseous (Ulysses), Homer’s hero of the epic poem the Odyssey. Kioni is a charming traditional seaside village, 24kms north of Vathi, the islands capital.  Kioni is a conservation area built in the heart of an inlet. All around the harbour there are beautiful houses which survived the earthquake of 1953, preserving most of its history and charm. This village has become the leading tourist resort on the island.

Day 6    Vassiliki   (13 nm) - Lefkada Island

Located above the island of Kefallonia & Ithaca, it is separated from the mainland by a narrow channel, which makes it the only island of the Ionian reachable by road. Vassiliki's port is located in the south-east of Lefkas. In the west side of this bay -close to village Pondi- there is a nice anchorage (4-8 m. depth).  The actual port is located in the east of the bay and is very shallow.  Just stay close to the breakwater.  A natural spring favours this part of the island and runs through the south of the village.

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