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.

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.

Kastos

A short sail from Kalamos you’ll find this little island, where you’ll truly feel you’re bareboating. This is a tiny island, its widest part is only 900m wide!  If you’re looking to escape to somewhere where you’ve stepped back in time then this is it. There are no cars on the small roads and the 50 or so permanent residents use boats or walking to get around this island. In the summer months it can rise to 500 people, as friends and family come to visit! (sounds like a great party!) It’s worthwhile stocking up on some food before you arrive here, so you can have a truly blissful night under the stars and relax completely.

Poros

The village of Poros is best describes as picturesque, and its a popular place for many to visit with its long harbour and quayside tavernas.  It’s a quiet, peaceful village with great little tavernas and some amazing views.  It’s only in recent years that a few villas have sprung up, so although it’s expanding as a resort it’s in a very low key way.

Nikolaos

Being the capital of Lasithi, Agios Nikolaos is one of the most highly developed tourist towns in Greece. Sailing around Nikolaos take note of the crystal blue waters and not to mention the beautiful bays with its sandy beaches that surround the area of the city!
It the ideal place to relax and recover one's energy. In the centre of the city, at the foot of the cliffs lies a small lake ‘Voulismeni’. According to myth, this is where the goddess Athena would bathe!
Its only been in recent times that the lake has been connected to the surrounding sea by the use of a canal built in 1870.
Nikolaos is an especially picturesque city  with many open-air cafes and restaurants along its banks.

Keri

You will find Keri situated on the southern part of the island of Zakynthos.
It is a quiet and charming village made of traditional stone houses and narrow streets with a population of approximately 700 inhabitants! As you stand in the central square of the village grab your camera and take a snap of the magnificent view over the Ionian Sea.

From the beach to the village itself there is a nice climb up through the hills.
The village has lbeen lucky to escape the growth of tourism there are just a couple of cafes found here.

Five kilometres from the village itself you will find Keri beach - a smallish strip of white pebbles which is backed by some trees which provide shade. During the summer the beach can get very busy and because there isn’t much space it can get quite cramped.

Vromi

As you cruise up the west part of the island Zakynthos you wil find the ever beautiful Vromi. Two separate small coves, the southern cove with a small sandy area, create this beautiful cosy beach.
Unfortunately you wil not find sun bedS and umbrellas here - however, what you will find are sea-bikes for rent. So grab a partner in crime and visit the nearby sea caves!

Argostoli

Being the main port of the island of Kefalonia as well as its capital, Argostoli is the largest of the Kefalonia villages with a population of 14.000 inhabitants.

It almost seems a shame, but due to the strong earthquake of 1953 all the Venetian buildings that once stood in the town but were destroyed along with the entire Argostoli and almost all the other towns and villages of the island, but instead of rebuilding in its traditional architecture as teh island of Zakynthos did it opted for a more modern approach.
So you will not find tradtional architecture with that 'local colour'. The central square of the town called Plateia Valianou is a large and pleasant square which is boarded by many restaurants, cafes and bars. During the evenings of summer, the square gets really crowded because it is the place where the locals go for their traditional evening walk. It is nevertheless very interesting and enjoyable to observe the Kefalonian way of life. The village of Argostoli has a wide choice of shops, cafes, tavernas and restaurants for you to explore.
To get a fantastic panoramic view of Argostoli make your way to Kabanas Square which is the the square of the bell tower. Snap away - another picturesque memory to take away with you!

Assos

Assos is the ideal place for those of you that are interested in walking, rambling, beautiful scenery and not to mention relaxing!.
The slow and relaxed pace of life in Assos provides the ideal place to unwind.

Around the headland of Assos you will find many secluded small beaches for your use - only accessible by boat, meaning you're in luck!

It has been said that part of the charm of Assos is its 'simplicity'. Unlike Argotsoli you will find Venetian architecture commonly found on Kefalonia before the 1953 earthquake. The remains of a Venetian castle set on its own peninsula dominates the tiny village of Assos which is nestled below in its harbour.making quite the striking image.

Fiskardo

At the most northern tip of Kefalonia,  we find Fiskardo; 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.

Sivota

Sivota is a serene bay with picturesque views and while being a fairly small bay there are a number of tavernas to choose from, which can get quite lively at weekends – especially if there in September for the South Ionian Regatta when it’s one big party to celebrate the end of regatta week.  Also if feeling the need for an aperitif there are a couple of good watering holes, you can be sure to always have a good night in Sivota. There is a small mini market in Sivota, and no cash point.  So when arriving here make sure you have enough in your wallet to fund any drinking or eating you’ll be doing!

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!