Sailing Holidays in Kefalonia, Ionian islands
Kefalonia & the Ionian islands
There’s something special about a sailing holiday in Kefalonia. Kefalonia and the Ionian islands are some of the world’s most popular yachting destinations. Nearly 3,000 islands offer incredible diversity, unrivalled beauty, cultural heritage and competitive prices.
Embrace laid-back life in the charming towns of Lixouri, our Introduction to Sailing base and Sami, our Flotilla base. The nearby beaches are beautiful and plentiful, scattered along the dramatic coastline – and often less touristy than some other well-known areas of the island. Tuck into the infamous “Kefalonia Meat Pie” at one of the traditional tavernas and stock up on provisions for the week ahead at a classic Greek mini-market and one of any fabulous local bakeries.
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Location
As a sailing holiday destination, Kefalonia in Greece is quick and easy to get to, with a reasonable flight time of 3 hours from the UK and many regional departure airport options direct to Kefalonia airport. Transfer to our yacht base is approximately 60 minutes.
Our Sailing Holidays in Kefalonia, Ionian islands
Kefalonia and the Ionian islands are, without a doubt, one of the best sailing holiday and yacht cruising destinations in the world.
Easy itineraries and the sheltered waters of the southern Ionian islands of Greece are the perfect destination for yacht sailors looking for a more relaxed sailing holiday. The distance between one port and the next is never more than a few miles and there’s always a sheltered anchorage en route for a spot of lunch and dip in the sea. We sail mainly around Kefalonia, a beautiful island with some wonderful beaches and coastline. Perfect sea breezes, crystal clear waters and stunning scenery make this island an ideal sailing spot and the perfect base to explore Ithaka, Lefkada, Kalamos, Kastos and Meganissi. They are all incredibly beautiful islands – not mega-marinas, but quaint Greek fishing harbours that are full of character.
The highlights
- Remote beaches
- Underground caves and lakes
- A national park at 1600m
- Historic castles
- Old harbour towns
- Local Greek wines
- Cosmopolitan capital
- Dramatic west coast
- Fertile valleys
- Very friendly locals
About Kefalonia and the Ionian islands
Kefalonia is one of a group of islands on the western side of Greece in the Ionian Sea. It is the largest of the Ionian islands and boasts the third-highest mountain range in Greece. Parts of the island are now national parks, home to wild horses, golden eagles and other protected flora and fauna.
Brief history
Archaeological finds in different areas of Kefalonia gave evidence that the island was inhabited since 10,000 BC. Like much of Greece, Kefalonia has had a turbulent history. It is firmly embedded in Greek Mythology, with many scholars arguing that Kefalonia was the true home of the famed hero, Odysseus. The island was also occupied by the Byzantines, Turks, Venetians, British, and the Ottomans before it became a Greek state in 1864. During World War II, Kefalonia was occupied by the Axis powers, primarily Italy.
If you’ve not read it, Captain Corelli’s Mandolin is a beautiful wartime story set on the island.
Best beaches
Kefalonia has some of the best beaches in the whole of Greece.
Things to see & try
There are so many highlights it’s hard to choose…although Kefalonia is quite a large Greek island, it doesn’t take more than an hour or so to get from the cosmopolitan northern tip of Fiscardo to the southern wine-growing areas under Mt Aenos.
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