| 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 | 7 | - 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 | - Palairos / Paleros / Zaverda This small fishing town is an attractive yet low key resort for those in the know. Palairos lacks the cache of an island location though has excellent views of them. It is often overlooked by international travellers and so feels more truly Greek. It also means yachts will find more room in the harbour than ... Read more
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| 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 | 17 | Free Sailing. There are numerous options. Why not try:- Vathi (Ithaca) After many of the small fishing villages that make the staple of a yacht cruise in this area, “big Vathi” (as opposed to “little Vathi” on Meganisi) seems huge. As towns go, its actually pretty small but it is a bit of a hub for both local boats and yachts.
In summer, it’s a lively place, ... Read more
or:- Kioni (Ithaca) Though largely flattened by the 1953 earthquake, Kioni has re-emerged with little to betray the more modern origins of many of the buildings.
The whitewashed house with their red tiled roofs, run up the green densely tree’d hillsides, offering some pleasant walks.
The bustling harbour with yachts going to and fro is ringed with cafes and restaurants. ... Read more
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| 7: Sat | 17 | Free sailing. How about:- Efimia / Eufimia (Kefalonia) A holiday town particularly popular with Greeks, which has ensured retention of its Greek atmosphere, Efimia is also a good base to explore the Melissani Cave and Lake.
There are a number of white pebbled beaches a short walk south of the town, or if you want to go a little further afield, you can hire motor boat. ... Read more
or:- Sami (Kefalonia) The fishing and ferry port of Sami dates back to Prehistoric times. It was once the capital of Kefalonia.
Sami’s main attractions today are two nearby caves; Melissani and Drogarati, though there are good beaches nearby and some archaeology to explore as well.
Melissani is the result of an underground stream that flows from the other side ... Read more
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| 8: Sun | 9 | Free sailing. Why not try:- Polis / Port Polis (Ithaca) Polis is a pretty bay on the west side of Ithaca, ringed with a shingle beach and popular with swimming parties thanks to the clear waters. Yachtsmen see it at its best – after the beach has emptied at the end of the day. you also have the luxury of the shade on your yacht, ... Read more
or:- Assos (Kefalonia) Assos is a charming quaint village. It’s built around a narrow isthmus which is all that prevents the peninsula becoming an island. The small pebbled beaches are popular with those wanting a swim.
There are several restaurants and cafes clustered around the small horseshoe bay. But before you sit down for dinner, take a walk up ... Read more
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| 9: Mon | 12 | - 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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| 10: Tue | 11 | - Fiskardo (Kefalonia) A beautiful place of multi coloured houses ringing the clear bay, set at the foot of dense pine clad slopes.
Fiskardo escaped the ravages of the 1953 earthquake and now enjoys a high level of protection from development. This gives a rather up market air and a number of the Hollywood set have visited.
It’s a very ... Read more
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| 11: Wed | 9 | - 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
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| 12: Thu | 15 | - Spartochori / Porto Spilia (Meganisi) This pretty bay on the north of Meganisi is a place of several parts. You’ll need to burn a few calories to reach the best bit, the village of Spartochori itself. As most Ionian yacht charter crews don’t seem to use many during the day this shouldn’t be a problem!
In the north west corner the small ... Read more
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| 13: Fri | 16 | Free sailing. There are countless options. Why not try:- Kastos Slightly less lush than some of the surrounding harbours, Kastos has an undiscovered feel.
There’s excellent homemade ice cream on the seafront, a sandy beach and a choice of a handful of restaurants but the place gives the impression it’s missed out in the battle for the tourist purse, which is no bad thing. In truth, ... Read more
or:- Polis / Port Polis (Ithaca) Polis is a pretty bay on the west side of Ithaca, ringed with a shingle beach and popular with swimming parties thanks to the clear waters. Yachtsmen see it at its best – after the beach has emptied at the end of the day. you also have the luxury of the shade on your yacht, ... Read more
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| 14: 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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