Levkas is a popular, lively and windy island. And 'the only island connected to mainland Greece, a swing bridge that provides access road. The airport of Preveza is only 30 minutes drive. Lefkada town is within walking distance along the canal, at the point where the canal turns to run SE. The buildings of the city are easily visible and the door is not difficult to locate. There is a marina here or use the port city. Both offer good shelter in all weather conditions. The Lefkas canal enables sailors to pass along the eastern side of the island, which has most of the anchors. The northern entrance can be found by locating the Fortress of St. Mauro. The channel begins immediately after the town of Lefkada and is characterized by poles red and green and red and green buoys when the channel turns south.
Nidri is lively, the spring provides water, fuel, etc., but puts you at the center of the basics of boat hire, Tripper boats, ferries, etc. Just south of landlocked Vlikho Bay offers good shelter all the fund is mud
In the south is the bay of the bay of Sivota with numerous bars and taverns. In the south-west coast, Vasiliki has spring bars, cafes and nightclubs without end. Vassiliki was a sleepy fishing village. It is now a major resort islands Port is located in south-east of the Great Bay. Offers a good refuge, but the prevailing wind tends to blow in terms of port sometimes uncomfortable doing. The fund holds good. There is no anchor on the west coast, but are beautiful beaches where you can see breathtaking sunsets.
Also worth visiting while in Levkas: Nirikos The ancient city was the first capital of the 'island of 2BC. Excavations have shown that Nirikos enjoyed significant economic growth. The collection of the Archaeological Museum of Lefkada comprising items that date back to Proto-Greek era of the Roman era, such as ceramics, pottery, sculptures, posters, pieces of ecclesiastical and photographs of excavations in Nidri. Lefkatas Head is located in the south of Lefkada and offers a majestic view. Originally, sacrifices to the gods and spirits took place here. Detainees were forced to jump from rocks and try to fly with the feathers tied around their bodies. Faneromeni Panayia monastery is the most important religious monument of the island. Is located 2 km east of the capital outside the village of Frynio and is located on the site of an ancient sanctuary of Artemis or Hera.
Meganissi is the grand entry at the port of Athena, on the northern coast. This is the ideal place for diving and swimming and made a stop good night. Vathi is the main port of the islands. This is a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with walks through the olive groves, the bays to the east. The high fraction Spartohori easily visible from the north and west. Once in the bay of the port will be small. Good housing, but often exceeds the depth of 15m. Anchoring near the tavern is the best location in the bay. The village is an absolute necessity Spartahori, up the hill to give a warm welcome and stunning view local Nidri, Madhouri and Scorpios and back to the mountains on the mainland to the east. The island has a series of bays where you can and still have a land line. The structures are at best limited and usually there
Ithaca – Nestled in the legend of Ulysses, the island has beautiful bays and anchorages attractive. The island has two main peaks forested mountains are rich in flora and fauna, which protrude peak from the Ionian Sea, he enrolled at the center of the island by a narrow strip of land. Provides gentle green hills to the south and rugged limestone hills in the north. Friker is a small port and village in the north-east of Ithaca established in the bay that bears his name. A beautiful place in the bottom of a steep wooded valley. There are several old windmills standing on the rock above the village. Kioni is located just south of Friker. The city is impressive, with buildings that dot the steep slopes of the bay. The bottom is mud and algae and care must be taken to obtain the conclusion of anchorage. The accommodation is generally good, but often there are gusts of wind from the north-west. There are shops in the village and tavernas on the quay.
Further south Vathi, the island's capital and main port. E 'red-roofed houses located between a charming landscape at the end of the closed bay of Vathi Molosmeans half deep and this is what you find. The fund is a combination of mud and weeds, be careful to ensure that the anchor is holding. There are lots of shops and taverns of the city. Three miles to the northwest lies the Cave of the Nymphs, where according to legend, Odysseus hid the gifts given to him by Phaeacians, who takes him home after his adventures. The bay of Polis on the west coast, near the village of Stavros, is the site of Loizos Cave. A couple of interesting findings were made here: the fragments on which were carved inscriptions testifying the cult of Artemis, Hera and Athena and twelve tripods similar to those Phaeacians gave Odysseus.
Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands, covering some 700 square kilometers. It is famous for its wine and, more recently, from the novel Captain Corellixs Mandolin by Louis de Bernieres. For the hiker there are acres of forest-covered limestone mountains to explore. 10 peaks above 5000 feet. The results of limestone caves and caverns remarkable, as seen in the underground lake Mellisani. Most of the steep mountain slope to the sea and will sail at the foot of these peaks, in places means that the boat will be subjected to strong gusts of wind that care is needed.
Fiskardo is a bay and closed the door on the northeastern tip of Cephalonia. This is a very important stage for yachts and summer months in the spring is normally packaged. If there is space in the anchorage north of the bay and have a land line. The harbor offers good shelter all year round. The village is picturesque and has been one of the few places on the island who have fled from the terrible destruction of the earthquake of 1953. Houses in half a century, then 19 green pine trees remain for the preservation of historic original and should be kept that way. There are a number of shops in the village, as there are some pubs which serve excellent food. There are several points of anchorage on the coast between Alas Eufimia Fiskardo and south. Oh Eufimia is a small port on the north-west of a large bay. More provisions may be found and there are few taverns. Sami south of the bay, which is the main ferry port for the island. E 'was developed after the earthquake, and almost all modern buildings. There are good walks along the north coast, east of the port. Further south is the small port of Poros. Not the most convenient port of the Ionian Sea, with the prevailing winds creating a chop in the harbor. E 'uncomfortable and not dangerous. Provisions are available in most cities. There are several taverns with a good through the door.
The island capital Argostoli the SW. The earthquake in 1953 bought the almost total devastation, which left intact a couple of houses, the arched bridge that covers the entire lagoon and the obelisk in the center. Unfortunately, the reconstruction was a bit soulless. There are lots of shops and taverns of the city.
Lixouri is a city with a small port of Argostoli on the western front of Kolpos Argostoliou. Unfortunately, the port is situated just off the main drainage and is very fragrant, during the summer months. Assos, on the west side of the island, only to be used in calm or when wind is light from the west. There are numerous pubs in the village and the limited provisions can be found. The partnership is particularly picturesque village under high cliffs and mountains across the peninsula from the Venetian fortress in ruins.
Zakynthos is the southernmost island in the Ionian Sea. A mountain range shaped like a horseshoe around a rich fertile plain. Half the island's cultivated land is devoted to the vine, currants was originally transplanted from the Peloponnese by the Venetians.
In the north, east of the islands is Ormos Ay Nikolaos. You can anchor in the bay of about 5 million deep poop or go outside of the dam and have a long line on the ground. Strong gusts can be expected in the afternoon and most boats to leave after lunch and head south of the capital. A visit to the Blue Grotto is a favorite in this part of the island. Joining a local football and the visit with a boat is not advisable because the area is protected from westerly winds and deep water north to anchor in the rocks under water are covered by an alga mauve. Algae, along with the white sandy bottom of the caves reflect incoming sunlight to produce a blue tone.
To the south lies Limin Zakynthos, the capital of Zante and the majority of the island's population, 35,000 live here. The village surrounds a large port. It was devastated by an earthquake in 1953, but has tried to reconstruct the original style. When in the inner harbor requires the attention of the semi-sunken stone pier that juts north from the pier. Yates should be made to the basin-yacht at the designated port. There are several museums dedicated to the history of the islands.
Porto Roma is located at the southeast corner of the island. This is a wonderful anchorage in calm weather. There is a taverna on the beach.
The south coast and the beaches are based on the concentration of sites final and most important nesting of loggerhead turtles in the Mediterranean. From May to November this area is subject to restrictions on access of ships. Please consult with the authorities in the capital, what restrictions are in place if you plan to navigate this area. Ormos Keri is the western end of the lane. Anchor on each side of the mass of stone and have a long row on the ground. Note: under the ballast water that protrudes from the pier. Vroman Ormos is the only anchor in the western part of the island. Anchored on the North Shore and have a land line.
