About the Lefkas Flotilla
The Lefkas flotilla visits the islands of Meganisi, Ithaca and Kalymnos. It’s an easy flotilla. It runs from Nikiana, a few miles south of Lefkas Town. The nearest airport is Preveza.
Quick Choices - Mid Ionian Flotillas
| Base: | Nikiana | Difficulty: Easy | Airport: Preveza |
| Flights from: | Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, Luton, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester & Edinburgh |
| Qualifications: | to sail yourself: minimum ICC or RYA Coastal Skipper Practical |
| Other options: | Skippers available or combine your flotilla with an RYA sailing course or Beach Club stay. |
The flotilla takes in some less visited stops, including Palairos and Port Leone. But it doesn’t ignore more familiar places such as “little” Vathi. You will get a day free sailing giving the chance to visit Frikes or Kioni on Ithaca.
There’s a good range of yachts on offer. These include older and newer boats. Sizes range from 2 to 5 cabins.
The flotilla has an associated RYA Sailing School. This means you can take a Competent Crew course or take a skippers certificate whilst sailing with the flotilla. These courses run over 6 days, rather than the more usual 5 day duration if you took a course in the UK. So there is plenty of time for swimming.
2026 Dates
| Flotilla | Apr | May | June | July | August | Sept | Oct |
| Lefkas | | 3rd 17th 31st | 14th 28th | 12th 26th | 9th 23th | 6th 20th | 4th |
Lefkas flotilla Itinerary
View the Lefkas flotilla on a map
See About the maps for Key and more information. You can see photos of the area in the Ionian gallery. For details of what’s included see Flotilla inclusions and options.
| Day | Miles | Destination |
| 1: Sun | 0 | Check in. - Nikiana (Lefkas)
Another fishing village that’s become a holiday settlement but it’s been done rather nicely. Set amongst olives and cypress tree, it’s a shady place to relax and chill out.
There are several small beaches which of course can get busy. But at least they’re not covered with wall to wall sun loungers.
Lefkas town is only 4 ... Read more
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| 2: Mon | 6 | - Vathi (Meganisi)
The main port for the island of Meganisi, the village is none the less known as “little Vathi” to distinguish it from “big Vathi” on Ithaca. The village is so popular with yachts that it now boasts it’s own marina, but don’t worry – the single pontoon on offer doesn’t exactly overwhelm the place!
As well ... Read more
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| 3: Tue | 9 | |
| 4: Wed | 13 | - Kalamos / Port Kalamos
Kalamos is the capital of the island of the same name and a popular stop. The village itself is on the hill overlooking the harbour where you’ll find the bakery, a grocers and some bars. For those that don’t fancy the climb, there’s a mini market and a couple of tavernas by the quay. George’s ... Read more
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| 5: Thu | 3 | It's Beach Party night at:- Port Leone (Kalymnos)
This pretty bay was the location of a village called Kefali, once the main port of Kalamos. The settlement, particularly its water system, was severely damaged in the 1953 earthquake and the villagers abandoned the place.
Most buildings have now crumbled but the church remains and islanders still return for regular services.
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| 6: Fri | 14 | Free Sailing. There are numerous options. Why not try:- Frikes (Ithaca)
Location for the best Greek restaurant, the best bar, and the best mini market in the Ionian, according to one of the pilot books for the area. Frikes is also a very picturesque place, with the green hills behind watered by the stream that runs through the village.
Like most of Ithaca, there are few tourists, ... Read more
or:- Vasiliki (Lefkas)
The windsurfing capital of Greece, Vasiliki’s long pebbled beach offers a range of watersports activities. For the less energetic, the village waterfront is lined with cafe’s, restaurants and shopping opportunities and is a pretty place to relax.
Vasiliki lies at the end of a fertile valley and for many years the locals combined fishing and agriculture ... Read more
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| 7: Sat | 19 | - Nikiana (Lefkas)
Another fishing village that’s become a holiday settlement but it’s been done rather nicely. Set amongst olives and cypress tree, it’s a shady place to relax and chill out.
There are several small beaches which of course can get busy. But at least they’re not covered with wall to wall sun loungers.
Lefkas town is only 4 ... Read more
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| 8: Sun | 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.
Unusually, the Lefkas flotilla is a Sunday start. This is to fit in with UK charter flights.
The nearest airport is Preveza, about 50 minutes drive away. The airport has direct flights from Gatwick, Bristol and Manchester. Optional transfers are available between the airport and the yacht base.
The associated sailing school offers RYA crewing and skippering courses. These can be done either by taking an instructor on board your yacht, or taking a berth on a Tuition Yacht.
The flotilla operator has a Beach Club nearby. This give the option of combining your flotilla with a week ashore. The price includes free use of the extensive range of equipment. This includes dinghies, windsurfs, kayaks and paddleboards.
