The sea of the great Ionian islands with its charming coast area is an ideal estuary for a restoratively sailing trip for the whole family. A peerless combination of sea and sun, from picturesquely villages and culturally dainties forms the framework for an unforgettable holiday. In direct contrast to the dry land of most Greece and the nearby Albania, the Ionian Islands are green, rainy in wintertime, with superb landscapes of the deep blue waters and of the evergreen mountains. The bright green Ionian Islands as Corfu, Lefkada, Ithaca, Cephalonia, Zante, Paxoi and the faraway Kethera have their own separate and unalterable character. In a very short distance from Italy these islands are the crossroads of Greece with the rest Europe. They have a perfect coastal and aerial transport.

The wonderful landscapes, the crystal-clear seas, the classic cantons, the mansions, their Venetian castles are combined harmonically with the deep blue Ionian and the great sunlight make of the Ionian islands one of the favourite destination for luxury motor yacht charter oa amazing charters on board on classic gullets, in among al the Greek islands. Together with the great history and their traditions they create to the visitor magic feelings. The Ionian Islands are commercial and marine centres. Corfu separates for its development and beauty. In the Ionian Islands, the visitor realizes the continuous flourishing of the arts and letters. It is connected with Ithaca the Odysseus’ island the verdurous Cephalonia, the cosmopolitan Lefkada, the picturesque Paxoi and the faraway island Kethera.


Corfù
The sandy beaches of Corfu Island and its lovely coves and bays are famous all over Greece for their limpid waters and the verdant vegetation. Many of the idyllic beaches are proposing sun beds and umbrellas rentals as well as sea sports facilities but many of them are leaved to their natural beauty: Agios Gordis, Paleokastritsa, Myrtiotisa, Pelekas ...Corfù was the first island to welcome and open its doors to tourism and has today is an important international tourism centre attracting many visitors and offering well-equipped and modern touristy facilities.

Despite the fact that tourism is flagrant in the coastal areas, it hasn’t spoiled yet the villages that have managed to keep their authenticity and their local colours. The capital of the island is called Corfu Town and is also the main port; it is the largest town of the Ionians and one of the most beautiful towns of the Greek islands, preferred destination of any Ionian islands sailing tour. Built between two fortresses and full of superb Italian and French buildings, Byzantine churches and flowered squares, Corfu Town is a real jewel full of innumerable charms and beauties. Corfu's natural beauty hasn't gone unnoticed by the film industry it has been the setting for several movies.

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Ithaca
Ithaca is a wonderful destination to visit during your Ionian islands sailing cruise. The island remains unspoiled by the modern world and clear blue seas and lush green valleys and mountains are home to one of the most friendly communities in Greece. Ithacans make you feel at home. Ithaca has something for everyone. Great beaches, hikes, boating trips, festivals and views, traditional food, entertainment, busy bars or quiet solitude. this is why more and more people choose ithaca and Ionian Islands for their sailing holiday.

Even in the height of summer you can find a secluded beach or a corner to contemplate your thoughts. Every season has something special to offer. Still seas in summer, dramatic skies in Winter. Let the local fisherman teach you how to fish for Calamari in October or walk the trails with a goat herder, dance the night away in Kioni, Frikes or Vathy or walk to Exoghi on a Spring day to discover the mountain top with the best view over Northern Ithaca and the mainland. Saints Days', Festivals, Easter and Christmas fill the entire year with occasion. There is always something to celebrate.

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Kefalonia
Kefalonia in Greece is one of the most popular destinations of the Ionian Islands and the biggest island of the group. The Greek Island of Kefalonia has many wonderful beaches with fine sand and turquoise, bleach-like waters, specific to the island. This make of Kefalonia one of the favourite stop during a pleasant Ionian islands sailing vacation. Others of its many beauties are its picturesque villages, its National Park on its highest mountain (Mount Ainos) on which a rare specie of fir forest grows and terrific landscapes.

The wonderful beaches of Kefalonia are famous in Greece for their extreme and unspoiled natural beauty. They all have fine golden or white sand and magnificent emerald waters. Some of those beaches are large, fully organised while others are coil up in picturesque little bays and are empty of every kind of facilities: Myrtos, Lourdas, Skala, Xi, Megas Lakos, Antisamos and many more... Most of the lively nightlife of Kefalonia Greece is concentrated around the capital of the island, Argostoli and in the modern bars and huge night clubs of the main settlement such as Fiscardo, Lixouri, Skala, Poros and Sami. All those places in Kefalonia offer a wide variety of music and drinks and are open until late in the morning. Kefaòlonia and all the Ionian Archiepelago is the ideal destination for an amazing sailing escape in the Greek Islands.

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Lefkas
From the waters of the Ionian sea emerges a piece of land, where each stone tells of the magic of ancient times and where nature all around us displays its fantasy and creative power. The island of Lefkada with its unique character offers you more diverse opportunities than you could possibly imagine. Not only because of the chalk beaches on the west coast where the beautiful harmony of sky, land, sea and sun will take your breath away.

But also because of time, capable of transforming everything, which can be stopped only by the traditional way of life of the local inhabitants. We recommend the island of Lefkada primarily to those who seek a pleasant atmosphere for salubrious relaxation and an amazing sailing escape among sun and nature. "Don't shy away from a quiet pace of life". Despite of being one of the most beautiful and popular islands of Greece, Lefkada remains quite undeveloped and authentic. It is also a famous destination for windsurfing and kite surfing lovers because some of its wonderful beaches offer ideal conditions for these sports. Lefkada is also known for its perfect sailing conditions. As one will quickly discover, Lefkada constitutes a perfect destination for sailing, peaceful, educational sportive holiday.

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Zante
Zakynthos Zante, Greece, is located 17 nautical miles away from the Peloponnese and 13 nautical miles south of the island of Kefalonia. The Venetians had given to the island the surname “Fiore di Levante”, meaning “Flower of the Orient” because the island has rich and dense vegetation, its mountains are covered with pines and its plains are particularly fertile. This rich vegetation is due to the mild Mediterranean climate of the island, characterized by a high level of rainfalls in winter and lot of sunshine during summer time. Because of the many rainfalls, Zakynthos is a very fertile island and its agricultural production is important. Except agriculture, the other source of income for the inhabitant of the island comes from the increasing tourism. Zakynthos is famous because its unspoiled natural environment is home to the endangered specie of sea turtle called Caretta-Caretta and the Monk seal which go to Zakynthos there during their reproduction period. This sea turtle is protected by the international agreements and the Greek legislation. Zakynthos is also famous for its amazing wonderful golden sandy beaches. The most famous beaches are as Vassilikos, Laganas, Tsilivi and Alykes.

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