Sailing cruise in the Ionian Islands from Lefkada

Your cruise

Sail for a week aboard a comfortable sailboat to discover the Ionian Islands from Lefkada.

Your possible stops during this cruise

idea of the itinerary for a week's sailing:

Day 1: Arrival in Lefkada on Saturday at 6:00 pm
Arrival at Lefkada marina in the late afternoon.
Handover of the boat, equipment check and navigation briefing.
Evening at leisure in Lefkada: dinner in a tavern, discovery of the town and its lively atmosphere.

Day 2: Lefkada - Vathi (Meganissi) (12 Nq, 2-3h sailing)
Morning departure for Meganissi.
Peaceful sailing along the east coast of Lefkada, with the option of anchoring in Skorpios Bay for a swim.
Arrival at Vathi, a charming little port with a peaceful atmosphere.
Explore the village and dine by the sea.

Day 3: Vathi - Vathi (Ithaki) ( 20 Nq, 4-5h sailing)
Early morning departure for the crossing to Ithaki.
Sail between the islands, anchoring for a swim at Kioni or Frikes.
Arrival at Vathi (Ithaca), capital of Ulysses' mythical island.
Discover the village and its authentic atmosphere.

Day 4: Ithaki - Fiscardo (Kefalonia) ( 12 Nq, 2-3h sailing)
Morning departure for Fiscardo, on the north coast of Kefalonia.
Sailing with a possible stop in a secluded cove for a swim.
Arrival in Fiscardo, a picturesque, lively port with colorful houses and seafood restaurants.
Evening at quay and discovery of the village.

Day 5: Fiscardo - Vassiliki (Lefkas) ( 15 Nq, 3-4h sailing)
Departure for Lefkas in the direction of Vassiliki.
Sailing along the west coast, with the possibility of anchoring at Egremni or Porto Katsiki, two of Greece's most beautiful beaches.
Arrival at Vassiliki, a well-known windsurfing spot with turquoise waters.

Day 6: Vassiliki - Nidri (Lefkas) ( 10 Nq, 2-3h sailing)
Departure for Nidri, on the east coast of Lefkas.
Pass through the islands of Madouri and Skorpios for a swimming break.
Arrival in Nidri, a lively seaside resort with many restaurants and stores.
Possibility of an excursion to the Nidri waterfalls.

Day 7: Nidri - Lefkada (return to port before 6pm / 7 Nq, 2h sailing)
Last sail to Lefkada in the morning.
Possibility of a last anchorage before arriving at the marina.
Return to Lefkada before 6:00 pm, formalities for returning the boat.
Last evening on the island before disembarkation.

Day 8: Saturday disembarkation at 09:00 after breakfast.

The Ionian Islands are a group of 7 main islands, the most cosmopolitan of which is Corfu. The Ionian Sea offers well-protected waters and numerous small anchorages, accessible only by boat. Sailing vacations start in Lefkas, then head south to explore the picturesque islands of Paxos, Antipaxos and Mongonissi, Mourtos, Parja and Preveza on the mainland, as well as Lefkas, Ithaki, Keffalonia and Zakynthos.
During the summer, the wind is normally from the northwest, with a force of 2 to 5 bft, strengthening at midday and diminishing in the late afternoon as the sun sets. Light easterly winds of 1 to 2 bft can also occur.
Weather conditions in the region are extremely favorable for relaxing family sailing.