About the Islands
Below is a brief desciption of the islands that you will sail and explore.
Below is a brief desciption of the islands that you will sail and explore.
During your stay with us you will sail and explore the Greek Islands of the South Ionion.
Sail to and explore Lefkada, Ithaca, Kefalonia, Meganisi, Kalamos, Kastos and many more smaller islands.
The islands are all unique in their own way, offering a mix of coastal walks, olive groves, historical sites, sea caves, land caves, small villages, fishing ports, churches, beaches and bays and many fantastic tavernas, coffee shops and bakeries.
Ithaca lies to the east of Kefalonia and is one of the smaller islands of the Ionian Sea. It has large mountainous areas forested with pine, oak and fir trees, leading down to multiple small secluded beaches and bays.
Ithaca is famous for its many walking trails including the famous Odysseus trail which pass through centuries old olive groves, stone huts, chapels and windmills leading to different village and fishing ports spread along the amazing rugged coast.
Kioni Port is a stunning mediterranean village, located in the north east of the island, has beautiful traditional buildings lining the waters edge of the port which has some local tavernas, boutique shops and is a beautiful village to walk and explore.
Kefalonia is the largest and most mountainous of the Ionian islands, with an amazing coastline offereing beautiful beaches, caves, lush vegetation all surrounded by turquoise waters.
One of the highlights of Sami, Kefalonia is the Acropolis of Ancient Sami. The Acropolis of Ancient Sami is found on Lapitha Mountain and offers amazing views over Sami harbour and the straits of Ithaka. Ancient Sami existed from the Paleolithic period as an autonomous and sovereign state. The town had strong defences, a flourishing trade and an ever increasing population. There are a number of beautiful trails leading up to the Acropolis and connecting it to several Roman ruins in the area.
Another 'must-see' on Kefalonia is the amazing Drogarati Cave which was discovered 300 years ago after a strong earthquake revealed the entrance. The cave is approximately 150 million years old, is 900m2 and is a rare geological phenomenon. There are impressive formations of stalactites and stalagmites. The big hall of the cave is called "Sala of Apotheosis" and due to the amazing acustics, has been used to host classical music concerts.
Kastos is one of the least inhabited of the Ionian islands with around 50 permanant residents and lies to the east of Kalamos.
Highlights of Kastos Island include the ancient olive groves, old windmills, secluded bays with crystal clear water and a small village. The walking trails on Kastos are easy to moderate, following the coastal paths along the sea, visiting the small coves and beaches. The trail crossing Halkierini Hill to Poros Peak offers some wonderful views towards Kalamos and the Greek mainland.
Kalamos Island is a mountainous island known for its lucious vegetation and tall vertical pine trees which grow right up to the coastline with beaches of smooth white pebbles leading into the clear blue sea.
Kalamos offers a number of amazing sites, the forested coastline between the villages of Episkopi in the north and Kalamos Port and over to the amazing Agrapidia beach with its old seafront windmill and clear blue water. Kalamos also has the Venetian Castle of Kalamos from 13th century BC, Greek Chapels, windmills, forest areas and the quaint village of Kalamos with is winding streets.
Another highlight is the abandoned village of Kefali, with its Venetian name Porto Leone, abandoned after an earthquake with ruins of a 13th-century castle, a testament to the island’s strategic importance in centuries past.
Meganisi is an island of natural beauty with lush green vegetation and many bays and lies to the east of Lefkada, seperated by the Meganisi channel and Skorpios Island and is one of the most picturesque islands in the Ionian Sea.
There are three main villages on the island of Meganisi. Vathy which is the main port of Meganisi home to local fishing boats and yachts, Spatochori which is located on a cliff overlooking the sea where you have some great views of Skorpios Island and Katomeri which is on the hillside above little Vathy and has a maze of narrow streets, with vibrant colourful flowers decorating the traditional stone houses and is home to many of the locals on the island.
Sivota on the south side of Lefkada Island is our year-round home and base for our sailing holidays in the Greek Islands.
Lefkada Island is located between Corfu Island and Kefalonia Island and is surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea.
The island has a dramatic landscape with vertical rocky cliffs, mountainous areas with valleys and gorges leading to some beautiful, traditional and friendly Greek villages.
The are many walking trails on Lefkada which include coastal routes, waterfalls, springs and ancient ruins, with many passing through olive groves and untouched nature.
There are many other islands in the area including Skorpios, Atokos, Arkoudi, Thilia, Kythros, Formikoula and more, they are definitely worth a stop to swim and enjoy.
Skorpios Island is the most famous private island and was once owned by Greek shipping billionaire, Aristotle Onassis who married Jacqueline Kennedy on the island.
Atokos Island is small and uninhabited and is known as 'the secret island'. The island is privately owned but we can stop for a swim at the beautiful beaches where you may see a few wild goats and the family of black pigs.
If you need any more information or if you would like to book please contact us.