Across the clear blue waters of beautiful Lefkada, the small island of Meganisi calls out a siren song, tempting sailors with her pretty curved beaches, seafront taverners, and sleepy way of life. Meganisi is shaped like a flower with each petal providing hidden bays and sheltered spots for swimming and snorkeling in warm waters. While only 20km in size, this gauzy Greek island has a lot going for it. Be sure to visit Vathy, the island’s most charming village where yachts love to drop anchor and bob against the local painted fishing vessels. Admire the church of Agios Ioannis originally built in the 15th century before being decimated by pirates. Take a tender to the sea cave of Papanikolis and be sure to kick back on the blissful beaches of Fanari, Spilia, and Herniades.
Kalamos, a mountainous island in the Ionian Sea, offers visitors a serene Greek island experience. With an area of about 25 square kilometers and a population of around 500 year-round residents, Kalamos swells with tourists in summer. The island boasts two main ports of call: Kalamos town and Episkopi. The mountainous, pine-forested island offers cool, shady spots, clear waters, pebbled beaches, and a peaceful retreat despite the other visitors. Charter guests can kick back on pristine pebble beaches like Myrtia, Asproviali, and Agriapidia. Visit the ruins of Kastromonastiro and the church of Agios Georgios for a dose of culture, and hike through lush pine forests to the island's peak.
Ithaki, an island in Greece, is an idyllic yachting destination with pristine beaches, gorgeous landscapes, rich history, and an abundance of natural beauty. This picturesque destination is the perfect place to relax and enjoy quality time cruising the Mediterranean Sea, or docking in picturesque inlets. Ithaki offers culture, crystal blue waters, and unique traditional culture, as well as delicious food and lively nightlife. With the numerous hidden bays and coves, Ithaki is a paradise for yacht exploration offering an amazing array of activities from swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving, to attending local festivals and exploring ancient ruins. So, explore away and enjoy a unique and delightful yachting experience in Ithaki!
Surrounded by stunning views, the rugged island of Kefalonia is one of the best for hiking. With Kefalonian fir trees covering Mount Enose and the peak rising to a staggering 5,340 ft, avid climbers will be in their element. You don't need to don hiking shoes to enjoy the bounty of Kefalonia. The island is famed for its wineries, lively nightlife in Assos, and jaw-dropping beaches. It's no wonder that Kefalonia has inspired filmmakers and poets - with Lord Byron penning his pieces here, and it serves as the film setting in Captain Corelli's Mandolin.
Also known as Paxi or Paxoi, this small but stunning group of islands on the northern side of the Ionian Sea remains largely untouched by the tourist crowds. With its discreet cosmopolitan glamor, Paxos is a pull for superyachts. The small charming island is home to three villages - Gaios, Lakka, and Logos. Tumbled with traditional homes, charming promenades, and beautiful beaches, Paxos has a fairytale-like aura that is hard to leave behind. Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, hiking and cycling are popular choices for active charter guests. Boutique shopping, scuba diving, and summer festivals also add to the liveliness of Paxos. The Blue Caves also beg to be explored, and Antipaxos is also a hop away.
Known as the greenest Greek island and the largest island of the Eptanisa, Corfu comes with a cosmopolitan, multicultural charm. Influenced by the Venetians and the French, Corfu is home to impressive architecture, scenic landscapes, a plethora of beaches, and a spectacular west coast where few visitors venture to marvel at its sleepy inlets and rugged cliff-faced coastline. There are so many beaches to choose from in Corfu, with some of the best being Agios Georgios Pagon, Ermones, Paleokastritsa, Glyfada, and the remote shores of Myrtiotissa. When not sunning and swimming, charter guests can fall in love with the seaside villages that seem to be straight out of a film set or choose from high-energy activities like hiking in the hills and paragliding from the top of mountains. As one of the major fortified cities in Europe, you can expect a wealth of history from the old town to the Achillion Palace.
Lying 3km south of Paxos is the smaller island of Antipaxos. This 4km squared gem of an island is surrounded by idyllic beaches and coves, and if you wish to step off your yacht and explore on foot, a path will take you through the island, through olive groves and vineyards in less than an hour.
Lovely Lefkada sits in the heart of the Ionian Sea and is connected to mainland Greece by a small bridge. Widely considered one of the most evocative Greek islands, it also has the nickname of the Caribbean of Greece. Sublime natural landscapes, beautiful beaches, and quaint villages capture the spirit of local life. Some must-see beaches on Lefkada include Kathisma, Egremni, and Porto Katsiki, where the waters are bright and blue flag bliss awaits you. Strolling Lefkada Town, admiring Venetian castles, eating fish and drinking wine in the village taverns of Agios Nikitas, and seeing waterfalls all add nuance to this magical island.