If you want to discover the green and wild beauty of Greece, there's nothing like a yacht charter in the Ionian Sea to sail in the open sea around enchanting islands.
Located between Italy, Greece, the Mediterranean and the Adriatic, the islands of the Ionian Sea are very popular with yachtsmen. They offer numerous anchorages inviting you to contemplate the beautiful landscapes and to relax. As far as sailing conditions are concerned, this maritime zone remains very accessible to less experienced crews. From May to September, it is particularly lulled by the «maïstros», a northwest wind of wind force 2 to 5, which sometimes produces a few gusts in the late afternoon. The Mediterranean climate that reigns there is a real delight for sunbathers.
Island hopping...
Explore this mythical region on the side of your boat in the Ionian Sea, departing from Corfu, a land rich in ancient remains. Let yourself be tempted by a stop in Paleokastritsa to admire the sumptuous coves with rocks plunging into turquoise waters. Further south, you will find green landscapes, cliffs and sea caves with the beautiful islands of Paxos and Antipaxos. Then head for Lefkada where the discovery of the impressive Papanikolis cave, with its marvelous stalactite decoration, will be one of the magical moments of your trip.
Set off to discover exotic beaches
To treat yourself to a cruise on the Ionian Sea is to drop anchor not far from charming, world-famous beaches. To start your tour of the most beautiful beaches of the Ionian Islands in style, drop anchor at Lefkada has beaches of all sizes, both touristy and isolated, such as Lygra, a small pebble beach offering its visitors a little peace and quiet and beautiful panoramic views of the Greek mainland.
To the south, the island of Zakynthos is home to the renowned Navagio beach. Exotic to the extreme with its river of white sand lapped by a turquoise sea, Navagio beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece. On the island of Antipaxi lies the discreet beach of Voutoumi. Surrounded by greenery, this sand and pebble beach rivals the beauty of Vrika beach with its clear, clean sea to the side of the boat.
Sailors and diving enthusiasts meet on Schinos beach, magnifying the island of Ithaca. This beach is home to a pretty villa, a second home to international artists such as Madonna and the Beach Boys. Immaculately white, mytros beach stretches along the island of Kefalonia and reveals a picture-postcard landscape with its white cove surrounded by high cliffs and hauled in by the beautiful milky sea.
Summer activities in the Ionian Islands
Water sports enthusiasts will be spoiled for choice during their sailboat charter in Greece on the Ionian Sea. Each island has its own surprises in store for you. in Lefkada, yachtsmen, kitesurfing and windsurfing enthusiasts invade the beaches of Vassiliki and Myli. As for hiking and cycling, each island offers several trails leading to breathtaking landscapes such as the cliff of Sappho's Leap on the island of Lefkada.
Good to know
| Number of boats available | 3 269 |
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| Types of service | Skipper, Hostess, Sailor, Chef (meals not included), Mechanic, Engineer, Sailor/Chef (meals not included), Masseuse |
| Average price per week | $13,573 |
| Minimum weekly price | $716 |
| Maximum price per week | $3,370,411 |