Lefkas

Lefkas means white, and with the white cliffs it truly is a beautiful island, with quiet country villages and wild beaches on the west coast of the island. Only just qualifying as an island, it’s separated from the mainland by a canal dug by the Corinths in 600BC, it’s now easily accessible by means of a swing bridge.  A tell tale of its once glorious past are the series of fortresses built along the causeway.  While in Lefkas town head to the main square to indulge in some people watching, with cafes and restaurants it’s thought of as one of the most beautiful places in the town.

Spartochori, Meganissi

Meganissi has a sleepy greek village feel to it, it’s a great place to escape to.  One of the main pulling points of Meganissi are the huge and very impressive caves, the most famous being the Papanikolas cave which housed a submarine in WW2. 

The main port is Vathi on the north east coast, a charming port village amongst hills.  An alternative port is Spilia bay below the cliff top village of Spartahori, there are beautiful views over the rest of the Islands from here.  
Once moored up and if feeling adventurous why not head inland to the traditional village of Katomeri and partake in some greek village life and relax with the locals sipping Ouzo or having a frappe!

Kalamos

The main harbour is on the South side of Kalamos Island, it’s a safe and tranquil village harbour where you’re pretty much protected from all wind directions. It offers a chance for complete relaxation before you leave to go elsewhere. On the north side of the Island It’s densely populated with pine trees, the same of which can be found in the Saronics.  A steep up hill walk will have you arrive in a local greek village, where you can enjoy a beer or two in the evening (after all you’ll deserve after that walk). or if not feeling the urge to climb a hill there is a little taverna at the end of the harbour where you can roll into off your yacht.

Kioni

On the Island of Ithaca, Kioni is a charming port town with a huddle of traditionally white washed houses, of which many did not survive the 1953 earthquake.  You may initially think that there are a lot more houses than people, and you’d be right! A lot of islanders have left and migrated to the far flung destinations of Australia and the USA. It’s a bustling little port, with plenty of tavernas and restaurants along the quayside to entertain and pass a night away.   It can become busy, with the day tripper boats that frequent the port in the summer months.

Ithaki

The Capital of Thaca Island, it has been said in myth that  the island was named after either Ithacus, son of the sea-god 'Poseidon' or Ithacis, the son of a Kephalonia king who settled there. With Neolithic finds on the island it is said that inhabitants on the island date back to as far as 3000BC! Which leaves you thinking, 'if walls could talk'...

The beaches on Ithaca are not sandy, instead have they are scattered with smooth white pebbles which are constanlty being lapped by the crystal blue waters surrounding the island. What is so fantastic is the number of private beaches you can find around the island and its something that the locals encourage! So make sure you and the crew go exploring! Until you find your own private getaway.

Make sure you take the boat three kiometres northwest to the'Cave of the Nymphs' (Nimfon Cave). It was here, according to the myth, Odysseus hid the gifts bestowed upon him by the Phaeacians who deposited him upon Ithaca's shores ten long years after the end of the Trojan War!

Fiskardo

At the most northern tip of Kefalonia, Fiskardo is a charming and beguiling port village. Famous for Captain Corelli’s Mandolin being filmed there, however a long time before the film was made Kefalonia has long been a popular destination for many a yachtie, Fiskardo in particular.  The life and soul of the village is based around the waterfront.  Famous for its preserved Venetian buildings after being the only village not to be devastated by the earthquake in 1953, it has a different feel to other villages on the island.  On the headland towards the west is the village’s lighthouse, well worth a walk to if not only for the mesmerising views on your way back to the water front. Being a favoured destination it can get extremely busy during the summer months, so it’s advisable to head out in the morning and arrive around lunch time to get a much sought after place on the town quay.  Arriving early to beat the crowds you can take a stroll to one of the beaches and enjoy a spot of sunbathing or head into one of the many restaurants for a hazy day.

Nydri Bay

Being the largest tourist resort on the island of Lefkas, so be prepared for lots of tourists during the summer time.
However, the absolutely beautiful and clean sandy beach, which stretches out for kilometres ahead, provides you with the opportunity to not only relax and unwind but gives you the chance to try out all kinds of water sports. There are plenty of tavernas and bars along the water edge for you to 'indulge' in too!