SAIL
DAY 1
Lefkas to Meganisi
Embark in Lefkas (conveniently located only 30 minutes from Preveza Airport): sail southward to stop over in the bay of Vathi Vali (Ak Kephali) for lunch. (6 NMiles) Afternoon sailing to Meganisi. Night at anchor. (6.2 NMiles)
DAY 2
Atokos and Kephalonia
Sail from Meganisi to Atokos (10 NMiles). This little unspoiled island is a perfect stop over on the way to Kephalonia. Explore the grotto and relax in cristal waters. Afternoon sail to Antisamos, Kephalonia. (16 NMiles)
DAY 3
from Kephalonia to Zakinthos
Just round Antisamos lies a little hidden creek where you can enjoy the morning, swimming and exploring the surroundings. This secluded bay seems thousand miles away from the rest of the world. After lunch, set sails to Zakinthos, to drop anchor in Ag. Nikolaos for the night. (25 NMiles)
DAY 4
Navagio Bay the bay of the wreck
Sail to Navagio Bay in the morning, renown for its wreck ship laid on the sand (only in good whether). Enjoy the afternoon breeze sailing back to Zakhintos town for the night. (17 NMiles)
DAY 5
the Strophades islands
We set our course to explore what is undoubtely the most unexplored area in the Ionian Sea: the Strophades. For centuries, the monastery on these islands served as a refuge for seafarers and a target for pirates and Turkish raiders, while in its heyday it was home to some 40 farmer-monks. By 1976, however, only one monk remained, Father Gregory Kladis (1937-2017), who alone tended the monastery until 2014.night at anchor in Arpya. (35 NMiles)
DAY 6
the Last Monk of the Strophades
Explore the other island of the Stropfadi, Stamphani, and the Monastery where father Gregory lived the last 38 years of his life in solitude (A book worth reading during this trip is 'the Last Monk of the Strophades' by Robert Mc Cabe).
DAY 7
Pilos and Navarino
Sail to Pilos and Navarino (45 minutes from Kalamata International Airport). Pilos is ideal as pit-stop and reset in case new guests arrive. Drop anchor on the north side and go ashore to explore the incredible bay of Voidokilia, a horseshoe-like rounded bay with white sandy beach. (36 NMiles)
DAY 8
Methoni, Sapienza and Skhitsa
Set sail to Methoni and discover one of the most strategic place in maritime history. Its fortress facing the sea is the most emblematic symbol of the varied cultures who came here to set up their military base in the past centuries: Methoni was in fact an important base of the Venetian Navy, long disputed with the Ottoman Empire who finally conquered this place twice in history. Both of them have left their traces, as you can appreciate from the islamic dome on top of the venetian fortress. Spend the day swimming in the two islands in front the main coast, Sapienza and Skhitsa. (15 NMiles)
DAY 9
Gerolimenas
Imagine how Greece must have been in the 50's. Imagine an old lady opening the door of her bakery in the morning, while an old man cleans up his fishing nets after a night spent sailing offshore. Imagine yourself strolling around in this little village on the sea only to find out and old taverna on the beach. At anchor, just your boat and few others... Welcome to Gerolimenas! (35 NMiles)
DAY 10
Elaphonissos
After a daysailing we drop anchor in the bay of Elaphonissos, to find a bay with a long white sandy beach that remind us of the maldives more than anything else. A good swim ashore and a walk on the beach with your friends is the best way to enjoy the sunset. Night at anchor. (30 NMiles)
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DAY 11
Kithira
Sail to Kithira and drop anchor in Kapsali, a little harbour where you might easily meet some turtles looking for food among the fisherman boats. The little village also offers an enchanting little arena theatre where they often play live jazz music. (18 NMiles)
DAY 12
The fortress of Monemvasia
Set sail to Monemvasia where the famous Malvasia wine is said to have born. Drop anchor and explore the medieval fortress, entirely restored in the early 90's. (36 NMiles)
DAY 13
Kiparissi
Sail through the eastern coast of the Peloponnese into this little fiord surrounded by pine trees and with fresh and crystal waters. This unspoiled place is also home of James Foot, a famous British water-colours painter who moved here now more than twenty five years ago. (23 NMiles)
DAY 14
Spetses
Welcome to Spetses, the little island away from touristic routes but renown among greek shipowners, where cars are banned and horse buggies are the best means of transport. Explore the many bays and creeks in the day and stop for an aperitif at the Poseidonion Hotel, a perfectly restored Negresco-styled hotel built in the early XIX century by the Greek mecenate Anargyros. (18 NMiles)
DAY 15
Disembark
Enjoy the last ride on a taxi boat to Kosta beach and get the taxi to Athen's Airport in time for your flight.
