Ionian Legends: A Seven-Day Odyssey from Lefkada
Ionian Legends: A Seven-Day Odyssey from Lefkada
Set sail on a voyage through myth and azure reality. This week-long charter traces the coastlines of fabled Ithaca and Kefallonia, from the private shores of Skorpios to the luminous waters of Melissani Cave. Discover secluded bays, timeless villages, and the very seas where Odysseus sailed, blending sublime sailing with the essence of Greek legend.
Lefkada
Start from the port of Lefkada through the channel south, heading for the Onassis island of Skorpios. Anchoring and swimming on the south side of Skorpios in beautiful deep blue waters. The island is privately owned and may not be entered. The island is privately owned and may not be entered. The somewhat arduous ascent is rewarded by a picturesque village atmosphere and a magnificent panoramic view of the islands in the north. At the end of Spartachori Bay you will find moorings and a good tavern.
Lefkada Marina
Departure from Lefkada marina
skorpios island
Spartochori
The journey continues south, between Meganissi and Lefkas, west past Arkoudi on course for the picturesque Phiskardo on Kefallonia. Sailing at 4-5 bft. in the afternoon is announced. For a good anchorage, it is advisable to call in early. A rich selection of taverns and souvenir shops awaits you.
Meganissi
Arkoudi
Phiskardo
Heading 120° to Polis Bay on Ithaca. From here Odysseus sailed to Troy with his fleet. Swim, or go in search of Polis, the city of Odysseus on the hill above the bay in Stavros. Then further south through the Devil’s Channel to Euphemia on Kefallonia. From here, a shore excursion is worthwhile to visit Melissani Cave, an underground lake that is illuminated through a natural opening in the cave ceiling and lets its water gleam in turquoise to dark blue.
Ithaca
Euphemia
Melissani Cave
Heading east, it goes around the southern tip of Ithaca to Pera Pigadi Bay, where you can anchor on 4-10m sand and search for the Arethusa spring on the Koraka rock to rest like Odysseus once did at his Swineherd Eumaeus. After a refreshing swim it is time to head to Kioni to find a safe haven in atmospheric surroundings for the night.
Pera Pigadi
Arethusa spring
Kioni
We recommend a sailing excursion to the group of Dragoneras Islands off the coast of Astakos before heading north via Kastos and Kalamos Here the Porto Leone Bay is ideal for swimming and spending the night.
Dragonera
Kastos
Kalamos
The penultimate day should be enjoyed leisurely, a little sailing and a lot of swimming, e.g. in one of the northern bays of Meganissi, from where you can sail on the
Meganissi
can head for the home port of Lefkas without stress, not without first making a swim stop at the western corner of the bay of Palairos before entering the Lefkas Canal.
Palairos
Destinations Along the Way
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