Home to Island Sailing’s first yacht charter base in Greece in the modern marina on the beautiful Greek Ionian island of Lefkas (also known as Levkas or Lefkada) is the only island in Greece accessible by car. Lefkas marina is the most modern and well equipped in the Greek Ionian and ideally located for yacht charter holidays exploring the North Ionian and South Ionian island sailing areas and is just 20 minutes from our local airport at Preveza. One of the finest marinas in the Mediterranean and certainly one of the most beautiful in Greece Lefkas marina is also just a short stroll into Lefkas Town.

Vathi is a small port on the North east coast of Meganissi island and lies just east of Spartahori. In the picturesque village of Vathi, you will find a maze of whitewashed houses dotted with Greek churches, and a number of terns and restaurants that offer delicious local cuisine. Surrounded by beautiful beaches and bays the waters surrounding Vathi harbour even has a sunken light aeroplane for the adventurous snorkeler to explore!

Vathi harbour has plenty of space to moor your yacht and now also has a new marina called Odyseas Marina.

A 30 minute walk takes you to Katomeri, a fantastic bustling Greek Ionian town with various supermarkets, tavernas and cafes. A slightly shorter walk ends at the nearby beaches of Kapali bay and Abelike bay.

Karnayio, or Karnagio immediately to starboard before the entrance to Vathy harbour is a lovely cove with a great taverna. Karnagio taverna has a sturdy catwalk with free berths, lazy lines, water and electricity. The cove is a 5 minute walk into Vathi and, in the height of summer you may want to call ahead to reserve a berth.

Sivota Bay (or Syvota Bay), on the southeastern corner of Lefkas island, is a sheltered, very pretty anchorage in a large natural horseshoe bay with a wide choice of tavernas and little gift shops ashore. It is one of the prettiest ports in the Lefkas sailing area with a nice, relaxed cafe bars and traditional Greek tavernas which are ideal places to watch the incoming sailing yachts arrive.

Sivota is a good place to eat freshly caught lobster and enjoy a sunset cocktail by the waters’ edge. Stavros taverna has its own pontoon with lazy lines, water and shore power which are free to use if you decide to eat at their taverna, which, is arguably the best in the bay for food and the view from their upper terrace.

Fiskardo (or Fiscardho or Fiskardho!) is a bustling, crescent-shaped harbour with brightly painted houses, harbour side cafes and restaurants. Located on the northern tip of Kefalonia, Fiskardo is said to be the most scenic spot in the Ionian sailing area and certainly one of the most photogenic!

You may wish to moor in the bay just south of Fiskardo, explore the caves and take a dinghy or tender into town. Sailing south you can choose from many inlets where you can drop anchor, swim and relax. After visting Fiskardo, you can sail to Agios Euphemia, from where you can visit the famous underground caves of Lake Melissani.

The authentic fishing village of Kioni is one of the most beautiful on Ithaca and a real gem amongst destinations in the Ionian Sea. Behind its small bay is a stunning hillside landscape filled with vibrant greenery and sunny olive groves, dotted with colourful traditional houses.

Many tavernas line the glistening waterfront, providing a tranquil little breakfast spot and an ambient atmosphere for evening dining.

Quiet and tranquil, the beautiful southern Ionian island of Kastos has a small population and a quaint little village.

Blessed with stunning beaches and tranquil waters, this island boasts a truly unique and unspoilt beauty. There are a few Greek tavernas and a little cafe on the hillside at the old windmill with stunning views, where you can enjoy excellent food and drink. The scenic Port of Kastos is defintiely worth a visit and the nearby bays make the perfect spot for overnight mooring.

If you come across a group of dolphins while sailing Ionian waters, please follow a very basic code of conduct Marine mammal watching guidelines – Ionian Dolphin Project  minimize the potential disturbance that your presence might cause to the animals.

Kalamos is a small, unspoilt Ionian island that lies west of Lefkada. The island is situated at the top of a majestic underwater mountain, covered with lush, green pine forests. From the harbour there is a beautiful sight of fishing boats, traditional houses and turquoise waters. Take a short stroll to discover a little taverna on the beach. The harbour attracts lots of visiting sailing yachts on their yacht charter holidays and George the local ‘harbour master’ will always do his best to get you moored up – he also has a great taverna!

Also known as Lefkada, Lefkas Town is the capital of the island of Lefkas situated on the northeast coast where the island is joined to the mainland by a causeway and 50 metre swing bridge. Lefkas town, is ideally located for both the North Ionian and South Ionian sailing areas. The cruising area is ideal for yacht charter holidays allowing you to go as far north as Corfu and as far south as Kefalonia (Cephalonia).

Lefkada is a very pleasant and friendly Greek island town built around a natural harbour with a number of richly decorated Venetian churches and is host to a number of art and cultural festivals throughout the summer. Halfway along the pedestrianised main shopping street you’ll find the attractive main square, full of cafes where you can sit and watch the world go by. As well as the more traditional Greek cafes and restaurants Lefkas town has a great selection of cosmopolitan bars and cafes. A little further out of Lefkas town is the impressive Frankish fortress of Ayia Mavra and the peaceful monastery of Faneromeni boasting beautiful views above the town, Lefkas Town.