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Ionian Sea Yacht Charter
Corfu, Gouvia, Paxos, Lefkas, Meganissi, Ithaca, Vounaki, Zakynthos
No matter which of the seven islands of the Ionian sea you choose you will enjoy a wonderful combination of excellent sailing and almost any lifestyle you prefer, from quiet relaxation to adventure or the lively, holiday atmosphere of the large cosmopolitan ports. An unforgettable experience with great sailing.
Only second to the Saronic gulf - Athens, the Ionian is one of the most important areas for yacht charters in the east Mediterranean Sea; for bareboats, flotillas and for crewed yacht charters on gulet motorsailers.
From the heel of Italy most yachts cross the Otranto Strait to Corfu only 70 miles away. Corfu is the first of the seven Ionian Islands. Proceeding south from Corfu, you come to the islands of Paxi and Antipaxi, Lefkas, Ithaca, Kefalonia and Zakynthos, and the island of Kythira.
To those of you who visualize a Greece of sunbaked rock dotted with dazzling whitewashed houses, the Ionian comes as a gentle surprise. This is not the Greece of the popular travel brochure but a shaded green country, sheltering red tiled Latin houses an eccentric collection of Italian and French architecture and English tastes (in Corfu the locals play cricket and you can buy currant buns and ginger beer) welded together into a whole that is indubitably Greek.
Ionian sea offer all the types of yacht charter such as bareboat charter, skippered, crewed yachts, catamaran, sailboat, motoryacht and luxury yacht charter.
Starting yacht charter marinas in the Ionian sea
Corfu (Gouvia marina)
Sailing along the west coast of Greece, you can visit the beautiful island of Corfu where you will find incredible beaches and thick pine forests. Also there are numerous isolated coves too where you can swim as well as relax away from the Cosmopolitan atmosphere of Corfu.
Gouvia Marina is situated in the lovely green Gouvia Bay at Kontokali. The taxi ride from the airport to the marina takes about 20 minutes. Water on the pier is available and free of charge. There is a fuel station inside the marina. While returning to the base please refuel your boat before you go to your berth. Restaurants, taverns, bars, cafes, tourist shops and an abundance of other stores are inside the marina or within a short walk of it in Gouvia or Kontokali. Showers and toilets are also available.
Itinerary: One week in Ionian sea from Corfu
Lefkas (Lefkada)
Lefkada has many fishing villages ideal for swimming, relaxing and eating tasty meals of fish and wine. You can also purchase most of the supplies that you might need. The featuring mountains of Lefkada are certainly worth paying a visit and the various water springs will gain your heart.
Marina Lefkas is located in Lefkas canal, at the site of the main port. The taxi ride from the Preveza airport to the marina takes about 30 minutes. Water and electricity on the pier are free of charge. There is a fuel station situated at the North East of the marina. Please refuel your yacht before returning to your berth. Within the marina there are snack-bar/café, several kiosks offering sandwiches and soft drinks, card-telephones. Furthermore you can find many quality taverns, restaurants located within walking distance of the marina. Parking facilities as well as showers and toilets are also available.
Vounaki
The marina is located on the Greek continental coast, in the East of Lefkas, 30 minutes from Preveza Airport. There is a small market in the marina where you can make your provisions and typical restaurants.
Itinerary: One week in Ionian sea from Vounaki
Yacht Charter one way
One way possible to Athens and inside the ionian islands.
Distance : Corfu/ Athens : 240 NM
Airports
Corfu, Lefkadas, Preveza, daily flights from Athens.
Weather in the Ionian sea
The Ionian generally experiences predictable Mediterranean winds. The normal pattern sees light breezes in the morning, freshening in the afternoon to force 3 or 4, occasionally reaching force 5. The prevailing wind direction in North West although beginning and end season can experience some Southerly winds, bringing slightly more challenging sailing.
From May to September, the wind blows from the NW. It starts around noon, dies down during sunset and varies in force between F2 & F5 Beaufort Scale. From October to April, the wind usually blows from the SW. In summer, the weather is warm and sunny, with occasional rain in spring and autumn.
Yacht charter Ionian Sea : Corfu, Lefkada, Vounaki
Monohull Bareboat Fleet
(crew available on request)
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Yacht charter Ionian Sea : Corfu, Lefkada, Vounaki
Monohull Bareboat Fleet
(crew available on request)
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Yacht charter Ionian Sea : Corfu, Lefkada, Vounaki
Monohull Bareboat Fleet
(crew available on request)
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