Corfu and the Ionian Islands offer an ideal
location for a sailing holiday.The Ionians are
unspoilt with safe, clear warm waters and
gentle winds. The distances between the
picturesque ports and anchorages are
seldom more than a few miles so that you can
sail as little or as far as you wish whilst
enjoying the ever-changing scenery.

The waters are almost tideless and without currents and the area is never affected by the
strong Meltemi winds that sweep the Aegean
Sea during the summer. The Ionian winds
barely exceed Beaufort Scale 6, and provide
excellent sailing conditions.

The lush greenery of the islands that lasts all
summer is due to the high rainfall that occurs
in the winter months. Between April and
October there is little rainfall and almost
constant sunshine.

There are many mythological and historical sites to explore relating to Ulysses, the Normans and the Venetians. Wherever your choice of
overnight stop, you can eat at one of the local
tavernas offering excellent local dishes in a
delightful waterfront setting.

For a family holiday the area is ideal. Children
can swim and snorkel in safe warm waters,
play on unpolluted beaches and watch for
sightings of dolphins and giant turtles.

For holidays of one week or for those who
want to enjoy a relaxed cruising pace in the
sun, the islands of Corfu, Paxos and Anti-
Paxos and the mainland coast from Sayiadha
to Parga offer everything for a most enjoyable
sailing holiday.

You can visit the boyhood haunts of Gerald Durrell – Agni, Kouloura and St. Stephanos. Going south, the Sivota Islands close to the Greek mainland offer a choice of beautiful bays for swimming. Dine out at Perri’s taverna on the
hill above the nearby village of Mourtos and
experience one of the most breath-taking
views in the whole Ionian.
At the enchanting islands of Paxos and Anti-
Paxos, just seven miles further south, you
can spend several days exploring caves,
turquoise blue waters and fishing villages.
Swim in the secluded bays and coves which
are mostly only accessible by boat. Visit
Gaios, the principal village of Paxos with its
quaint narrow streets, local craft shops and
marbled paved square where you can dine
out in a delightful waterfront setting.

For holidays of two weeks or more you can
sail on to the wonderful cruising area of the
Southern Ionians – one of the best in Greece.
Entering the southern region you pass down
the Levkas canal which is guarded by
Venetian forts, and sail into the “Inland Sea”.
This is an area of water almost enclosed on
three sides by the larger islands of Levkas,
Cephalonia and Zakinthos and the Greek
mainland, and is totally protected from the
open sea.

There are many smaller islands dotted
around the “Inland Sea” offering a wealth of
safe and secluded anchorages for bathing,
barbecueing and relaxing. Alternatively, we  can moor in one of the small ports such as Nidri or Levkas, Fiscardo on Cephalonia or Vathi on Meganisi – dine out at a quayside taverna and let the world pass by. Whatever your choice, the Ionians offer the perfect sailing holiday.