Faraway flotilla - 1 week | Sailing Choices

About the Faraway flotilla

The 1 week Faraway flotilla explores the region north of Corfu. It’s an easy flotilla, an ideal introduction for the less experienced.

Quick Choices - Ionian from Corfu

Base:	Gouvia		Difficulty: Easy	Airport: Corfu
Flights from:		Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, Manchester, Newcastle
Qualifications:		to sail yourself: minimum ICC or RYA Coastal Skipper Practical
Other options:		Skippers available.
Includes:		Outboard (larger yachts), transfers
Extras:		Outboard (smaller yachts), towels

FLOTILLA PRICES from CORFU

The flotilla reaches up to Greece’s most northerly islands, the Diapontia Islands, which translates as the Faraways. Along the way you will visit bays, villages and towns on Corfu and the mainland.

It’s a good mix of tranquil anchorages and livelier stops. There are countless swimming opportunities and the chance to try some watersports. For the culture vultures there are monasteries and archaeological sites to visit.

The Faraway flotilla also offers a range of cuisine from traditionally Greek to Corfu’s top quality tourist fare and Kassiopi’s traditional English breakfasts!

2025 Dates

Flotilla	Apr	May	June	July	August	Sept	Oct
Faraway		17th 31st	14th 28th	12th 26th	9th 23th	6th 20th

Faraway flotilla itinerary

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See About the maps for Key and more information. You can see photos of the area in the Ionian gallery. For what’s included see Flotillas; inclusions and options.

Day	Miles	Destination
1: Sat	0	Check in. Corfu Town The capital of the Island, Corfu Town is steeped in history. It offers much to entertain you whether your interests are archaeological, cultural or more retail focused! The various occupying forces have left their influence. In particular, the Venetians provided both the two fortress and many of the attractive buildings around town. As well as exploring ... Read more
2: Sun	11	Kassiopi (Corfu) Officially a village, Kassiopi is more like a small town. The settlement is focused around the harbour. As well as the usual tavernas and bars, there are banks with ATM’s, doctors, pharmacies and supermarkets. It’s a good place to stock up on your cruise. Kassiopi dates back to 5BC. The Church of the Panayia Kassopitra overlooks ... Read more
3: Mon	17	Erikousa / Ereikoussa (Faraways) Erikousa is one of the Diapontia or Faraway Islands. Port Erikousa is the main harbour on the south side of the island. The island is covered in olives, cypress and reiki, a form of heather. The reiki blossoms in October, making for an impressive display. The harbour is in a large bay with an excellent beach. ... Read more
4: Tue	1	Stamoleka (Faraways) Stamoleka is an open bay on the east coast of the island of Erikousa. The bay is ringed by cypress tress. It’s a pretty spot with little visible developmet ashore. Read more
5: Wed	17	Agios Stefanos Sinion This small fishing village is in the midst of the area known as Kensington on Sea. The bay is surrounded by dense greenery. Tucked between the trees are the holiday mansions of well to do Greeks and celebrities. Nearby is the Rothschilds estate visited by many members of the UK Royal Family. However, it remains a ... Read more
6: Thu	8	Corfu Town The capital of the Island, Corfu Town is steeped in history. It offers much to entertain you whether your interests are archaeological, cultural or more retail focused! The various occupying forces have left their influence. In particular, the Venetians provided both the two fortress and many of the attractive buildings around town. As well as exploring ... Read more
7: Fri	4	Corfu Town The capital of the Island, Corfu Town is steeped in history. It offers much to entertain you whether your interests are archaeological, cultural or more retail focused! The various occupying forces have left their influence. In particular, the Venetians provided both the two fortress and many of the attractive buildings around town. As well as exploring ... Read more
8: Sat	0	Check out and depart
Average	10	Note: you will do more miles than this!

All routes may be subject to change for weather and operational reasons. Your Lead Crew will keep you advised during the week. Flotilla names may differ from those used by the operator.

More about the Flotilla

There is a range of yachts from 2 to 4 cabins, with newer and older modelsavailable. Yachts over 36ft come with an autopilot. Yachts over 39ft include an outboard for the dinghy.

The nearest airport is Corfu, about 10-15 minutes by road from the base at Gouvia Marina. There are daily flights from London, Manchester and Edinburgh.

The flotilla price includes airport transfers (1 round trip per yacht)

Other 1 week and 2 week flotilla options are available from this base. The 1 week Paxos flotilla takes you south of Corfu. The two 1 week flotillas can be joined to give a 2 week flotilla, going either north then south or south then north, depending which week you start.