Paleros or Palairos (or Zaverda) is a picturesque small harbour town on the west coast of mainland Greece with a breathtaking backdrop of beautiful buildings and serene vistas. Olive trees, vineyards and pine trees extend down to the spectacular sandy beaches. Ashore there are numerous beachfront bars, restaurants and cafes as well as traditional Greek tavernas down charming small alleys. Many of the old traditions of Palairos town are kept alive and unchanged giving the village its own unique character and relaxed way of life.

Mitika or Mytikas is another traditional and simple Greek farming town which has only very recently developed into a small ferry port and yacht harbour for the islands in the Ionian inland sea. The town is a great place for a lunch time stop at one of many traditional Greek tavernas where you can enjoy excellent Greek food amongst the locals.

Astakos port is a very traditional Greek port on the eastern shore of the Ionian sea with very few visiting sailing yachts. The port provides a good option for provisioning for anyone visiting the Dragoneras islands where you can stock up the yacht and explore the multitude of bays further south untouched by most charter yachts and flotillas.

Ligia (Lygia or Liggia) is a small and relaxing rock bound sheltered fishing harbour with a number of facilities ashore, a nice harbourside taverna and cafe plus more choice of shops and tavernas in the nearby hill top village. There’s a lovely long unspoilt beach close to the harbour too. The entrance to Ligia harbour is a bit tricky and the approach should only be made in calm weather with a member of the crew on the bow conning the way in.

Fanaria bay lies opposite Ammoudia village which stradles the Acheron river estuary. A traditional, tranquil fishing village Ammoudia offers good fish tavernas, restaurants and cafes, lovely beaches and an excellent river boat trip to ancient Nikopolis and the oracle of the dead. Along the harbour locals and visitors usually spend the evenings watching the wonderful Ionian sunsets and the panoramic views of the islands of Paxos and Antipaxos.

On the mainland Epirus coast, east of Paxos, Parga has an island ambiance and is a popular travel destination. It is one of Greece’s treasures, not only for its idyllic surroundings, but also because it has the prettiest coastal town, adundant in brightly coloured architecture. Colourful houses built on the slopes of a mountain, boasting a breathtaking view of the sea, exotic beaches with turquoise waters and natural surroundings, a wonderful natural landscape. The town itself is charming and is ideal for a relaxing lunch and comes alive at night with lots of tavernas, restaurants and cafe bars. The harbour is not ideal for sailing yachts and most sailors make for Ormos Valtou. However, if you do decide to moor here, the town is just a short walk over the hill, where you will soon get to see Greece in all its glory. A five minute walk from the pontoon,…

Mourtos is a small village on mainland Greece, north of the Ionian Sea hidden behind a group of tiny islands, called Sivota or Syvota. Mourtos has a beautiful boulevard and a number of terraces to stroll, take a cold drink and admire one of the most beautiful sunsets in the area. The town quay is perfectly laid out for sailing yachts with a number of restaurants and cafe bars to eat and drink. Nearby there are lots of pretty anchorages and places to stop off for lunch.

The small port village of Plataria is situated in the northwest coastline of the Greek mainland. Opposite Plataria lies the south tip of Corfu island, the tip of Asprokavos, separated by a narrow channel of 9 nautical miles. Plataria has a new harbour with ample berths for sailing yachts of all sizes. It is a traditional Greek fishing village and with a good selection of locally produced foods as well as a beautiful sandy beach which is popular in the summer.