CORFU & LEFKAS
Explore the stunning scenery and culture of the Southern Ionian islands from either Corfu or Lefkas. Visit the beautiful islands of Paxos and Anti-Paxos with their pretty fishing villages and waterside tavernas, or the prettiest harbour in the the Ionian at Fiskardo on Cephalonia. With protected waters, little safe anchorages, shorter passages and lighter winds, you are sure to enjoy a relaxed sailing holiday.
SAILING CONDITIONS
From May to September the north-westerly wind blows force 2-5, arriving at noon and subsiding by sunset. During July and August, these winds may blow stronger, however the weather conditions in this area are still very suitable for easy and family sailing.
TRAVEL NOTES
There are charter flights to Corfu on a Monday from London, Manchester and regional airports. Low cost airlines also operate from London.
Transfer time from airport to Corfu base: 10 minutes
Charter flights operate on Sundays from London Gatwick and Manchester to Prevesas Airport.
Transfer time to Lefkas from Prevesa: 30 minutes
SUGGESTED 2 WEEK SAILING ITINERARY FROM CORFU
Total distance: 250 nautical miles approximately
Day 1: Join your yacht at Corfu Marina Gouvia
Day 2: Corfu - Sivota - Mourtos (24 nm)
Day 3: Mourtos - Ag. loannis - Parga (20 nm)
Day 4: Parga - Mytikas - Preveza (26 nm)
Day 5: Preveza - Scorpios - Nidri (19 nm)
Day 6: Nidri - Meganisi - Spartochori (9 nm)
Day 7: Spartochori - Ithaki - Fiskardo (19 nm)
Day 8: Fiskardo - Skinos - Vathi (Ithaki) (20 nm)
Day 9: Vathi - Porto Leone - Calamos (20 nm)
Day 10:Calamos - Ag. Nikolas - Lefkas (20 nm)
Day 11:Lefkas - Gaios (33 nm)
Day 12:Gaios - round of Paxos - Lakka (12 nm)
Day 13:Lakka
Day 14:Lakka - Corfu (32 nm)
Day 15:Disembarkation
