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.
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.
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.
Ithaca, the home of Odysseus in Greek mythology, has breathtaking natural scenery consisting of pale rocky outcrops, lush forests and secret lagoons. Homer's School is situated along an in-land trail near Exogi for those wishing to combine hiking and history with their charter, and visitors are rewarded with stunning views over Afales Bay. Ithaca offers plenty of choice when it comes to beaches, including Dexa and Mnimata which are close to Vathy Marina, or enjoy the pale blue waters of Gedaki Beach to the north for family fun with water toys.
Wedged between the impossible blues of the Ionian Sea and the tree-dashed slopes, the traditional town of Sivota. With its buzzing bright harbor and a carved coastline dotted with sunbeds and stashed away coves, beach lovers will be in their element in Sivota. Being a punctuation mark in the midst of the Riviera of Epirus also earns Sivota top marks. With its sprawling forests, rolling mountains, and ancient history riddled with rivers and pretty villages, this is a fairytale Greece at its finest. For charter guests seeking the best beaches in town head for the white sandy shores of Karavostasi.
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.
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.