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The Ionian Seas offer a stunning combination of cruising opportunities. At one extreme you can still discover uninhabited islands and hidden away coves. At the other you have harbours full of Venetian charm and sophistication. In between translucent waters, short passages and clement conditions ideal for the more relaxed sailor. From the Ionian Flotilla base at Lefkas you will follow a course through the pristine waters of Meganisi and onwards to the sophistication of Fiskardo and the sheer serenity of Aghia Efymia. Week two takes you via Kastos and the stark beauty of the Dragoneras and to Lefkas. Each island and every port of call has it's own unique allure as part of the patchwork Ionian sailing experience. You can swim in iridescent waters, explore timeless villages set amongst olive groves and vineyards, and indulge in the tastes and flavours of native Greece in traditional tavernas and lively bars. It's a wonderful fusion of ease and adventure. You can combine a week at the Beach
Club with a week or two on flotilla. The Ionian Beach
Club boasts excellent facilities including swimming pool,
tennis courts, 10 acres of gardens and a wonderful beach side
location with a range of dinghies, windsurfers and catamarans
for your use. |
ITINERARIES (alternate each week)THE LEFKAS ROUTESUNDAY - Fly UK to Preveza and transfer to Lefkas
harbour for embarkation. Our home port is a modern marina
and ideal for provisioning. THE ITHAKA ROUTESUNDAY - Arrivals and departures from Lefkas. Note: Ionian Sailing holidays, routes may vary during the season according to weather and operating conditions. Our flotilla crew will keep you fully briefed each day. |
NORTH IONIAN FLOTILLA: LEFKAS - LEFKAS
This flotilla can be offered with return flights
and transfers from the UK to Preveza
or flotilla only. Contact us to request current rates and availability.
THE PAXOS ROUTE
| Sun | Fly UK to Preveza and transfer to Preveza harbour for embarkation. Our home port is the county capital and ideal for shopping plus a lively spot in the evening. |
| Mon | LIggia – A well sheltured fishing harbour with shower facilities ashore and a harbourside taverna, with more choice in the nearby hill top village. |
| Tue | Mongonissi (Paxos) - A delightful anchorage with a jetty and taverna ashore |
| Wed | Gaios (Paxos) - A bustling and charming little port that looks and feels like a river estuary thanks to the shelter of 2 close lying ofshore islands. Good choice of eateries and watering holes ashore. |
| Thu | Ammoudia - We anchor in Fanaria bay, opposite Ammoudia village which stradles the Acheron river estuary. A traditional fishing village offering good fish tavernas and an excellent river boat trip to ancient Nikopolis and the oracle of the dead. |
| Fri | Free sailing, Call into Liggia for water and head on to Vonitsa or Lefkas |
| Sat | Sail to Preveza for our farewell night out. 2 week clients continue on a free sailing including Corfu Town, Petriti and mainland coast at Mourtos. |
THE PARGA ROUTE
| Sun | Arrivals and departures from Preveza. . |
| Mon | Rock Bay – Made famous by Odysseus, unspoilt and tranquil with great swimming. Chill out under the stars and dine on board. |
| Tue | Parga – Dominated by the 'Kasteli' fortress, this historic and picturesque town is now a well established reaort with plenty of choice for a good night out. |
| Wed | Anti Paxos - a scenic spot with turquoise waters, a good beach and tavernas ashore. Popular with day tripper boats, it becomes totallypeaceful after they leave in the afternooon. |
| Thu | Lakka (Paxos) - A pretty village in a beautiful almost land locked bay providing a safe anchorage, that's quite a lively spot in a laid back sort of way. |
| Fri | Free sailing – 2 week clients can visit Corfu or alternatively head south, exploring the Epirus Coast. |
| Sat | Return to Preveza for our farewell night out (or continue free sailing). |
Note: The North Ionian Flotilla routes may vary during the season according to weather and operating conditions.
Our flotilla crew will keep you fully briefed each day
For departures of 17/7, 1/8 and 15/8 we will operate a 14 night itinerery which will visit Liggia, Antipaxos, Lakka (Paxos), Corfu Town (kerkira) Petriti (Corfu) Gaios (Paxos), Mourtos (mainland), Mongonissi, Parga, Amoudia, Free sailing (2 Rock Bay, liggia, Vonitsa or Lefkas) & return to Preveza
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| SUN ODYSSEY 29.2
Wheel steering, dinghy, in-mast furling mainsail or slab reefing mainsail with lazy jacks, furling genoa, bimini, CD player, holding tank, hot water and GPS |
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SUN ODYSSEY 32 Wheel steering, dinghy, slab reefing mainsail with lazy jacks, furling genoa, electric windlass, bimini, CD player, holding tank, hot water and GPS |
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| Bavaria 32
Wheel steering, dinghy, in-mast furling mainsail, roller furling genoa, electric windlass, bimini, CD player, GPS, hot water |
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OCEANIS 331 Wheel steering, dinghy, in-mast furling mainsail, roller furling genoa, electric windlass, bimini, CD player, GPS, hot water |
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OCEANIS 361 Wheel steering, dinghy, in-mast furling mainsail , roller furling genoa, electric windlass, bimini, CD player, hot water and GPS |
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Bavaria 36 Wheel steering, dinghy, in-mast furling mainsail, roller furling genoa, electric windlass, bimini, CD player, GPS, hot water |
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| OCEANIS 393
Wheel steering, in-mast furling mainsail, roller furling genoa, electric windlass, dinghy, bimini, CD player, hot water, holding tank and GPS |
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Bavaria 40 Wheel steering, dinghy, in mast furling mainsail, roller
furling genoa, holding tanks, electric windlass, bimini top,
CD |
 LOA/LWL: 2.48m/10.71m, BEAM: 3.99m, DRAFT: 1.95m, SAIL AREA: 73.6m², ENGINE: Volvo 50 HP, CABINS/BERTHS, 3 SHOWER/WC: 2, YEAR: 2004 -02 |
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OCEANIS 411 Wheel steering, in-mast furling mainsail, roller furling genoa, electric windlass, dinghy, bimini, CD player, hot water, autopilot and GPS |
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Bavaria 44 Twin wheel steering, roller furling genoa, in-mast mainsail, electric windlass, bimini, CD player GPS, holding tank and hot water |
 LOA/LWL: 13.60m/12.01m, BEAM: 4.20m, DRAFT: 1.90m, SAIL AREA: 85m² ENGINE: 55hp, CABINS/BERTHS: 3/6-8, SHOWER/WC: 2/2, YEAR: 2003 - 99 |
Greece, the Lefkas area
This area is surrounded by many green islands, which vary in
size and some of which are uninhabited. Because this area contains
so many islands, you will find a number of beautiful anchorages
and delightful little harbours, where there is always room for you.
Although the wind can build up during the day, usually no more than
4/5 Bft., there are no big waves, mainly due to the many islands.
Sometimes during the afternoon, between the islands of Lefkas and
Cephalonia the water can be somewhat rougher, due the fact that
you meet the wind from open sea. Of course you can plan your route
as you like and make longer trips, even as far as Zakinthos, the
island famous for its turtles. But you will find that very soon
you are used to the Greek rhythm of life and words like "hurry,
fast, have to...." have disappeared from you vocabulary. This
area is extremely suitable for children. There are countless peaceful
bays with white "sandy" beaches where you can swim in
clear blue water.
Lefkas,
routes and harbours
Sailing in the blue waters of the Lefkas area, you will find
the most beautiful spots in the Ionian Sea, like the very green
island of Scorpios, near Nidri. This island belongs to the Onassis
family, but nowadays you are allowed to anchor in one of the bays
on the south side of this island.From the base you will sail along
the island of Meganisi with the beautiful bays of Spartaghori and
Katomeri.
The bigger islands of Lefkas and Cephalonia with the bays of Sivota , Vassiliki and Fiskardo. Don't forget the smaller islands like Ithaka , where according to the legend Odysseus lived, Kastos without roads and cars, or Kalamos with its abandoned village Port Leone. As there are no great distances between the harbours and/or anchorages, you can make the most of these beautiful routes. Anchor in one of the many bays, take a swim, go snorkelling, just relax in the sun or take your dinghy to explore the area.
Dinghy sailing holiday
– Ionian Beach Club
Our Beach Club is an ideal family holiday village in a superb
beach side setting with excellent dinghy sailing and windsurfing
equipment at your disposal during your stay. There are great facilities
for all the family, whilst use of all the sailing equipment including
our wide variety of dighies, as well as the tennis courts and swimming
pool plus half board meal arrangements are included in the price
of your holiday.
A week at our Beach Club is also the perfect addition to a flotilla holiday for your first or second week on our South Ionian or even Saronic Isles flotillas. Situated on the coast of historic Achaia in the north western Peloponnese, the club has 80 bungalows set in extensive gardens of over 10 acres, directly on a long sandy beach. Within a short drive is the traditional fishing hamlet of Achaia with authentic fish tavernas. The market town of Kato Achaia has a good range of shops as well as banks, chemists etc.
CLUB/FLOTILLA
For those booking an additional week or two on our south Ionian
flotilla, a transfer to our flotilla base at Astakos or Lefkas is
included. The dinghy sailing Beach Club can also be combined with
our Saronic Gulf flotilla.
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