Sailing cruises around Lefkada

Experiencing the Ionian Islands under by a motorized gulet is the best way to unwind on vacations. Renting a boat offers you the flexibility to anchor in one of the beautiful bays, coves or inlets and explore some of the vast variety of the small Greek fishing ports. Whether you choose to look around the enchanting coastlines of Lefkada or spend time cruising around the neighbor islands or the mainland coast, you will have an unforgettable experience.

But why to rent a boat as Lefkada is the best way to explore her?

There are multiple secluded beaches that are best to reach by boat, private coves accessed only by boat and many adjacent Greek islands to Lefkada that worth visiting as well.

PORTO KATSIKI & EGREMNI

One of the most popular beaches in lefkada and maybe in Ionian islands as well. Famous for its crystal clear water and the sugar-white sand is a paradise on earth. During our Zante Cruise we visit the am amazing sandy beaches in the Ionian, Porto Katsiki and Egremni, for a breathtaking swimming stop in its crystal clear turquoise waters.

SCORPIOS-SPARTI-KASTRI

It is definitely worth visiting the three famous islands of Onassis, a Greek worldwide famous ship owner and stop for a relaxing afternoon swim on the private beach of Scorpios. All 3 islands are opposite of Nidri village and can be reached only by boat. During our Zante cruise we sail around the Skoprios island, while our captain describes the small history behind these legendary little islands.

MEGANISI

Meganissi island is just next to Lefkada, where daily ferries depart from Nidri village on a 30 minutes ferry ride. However Meganissi apart from the breathtaking secluded beaches that someone can find while sailing around it, is famous for the Cave of Papanikolis located on the western side of Meganisi. This popular cave is known to be used from Captain Latridis as a hiding place for his submarine, during the world war 2. Papanikolis case is also included on our Zante cruise, where we offer a swim stop and lunch on board to our guests.

KEFALONIA

Kefalonia is one of the most popular islands in the Ionian islands. Rent a boat at Lefkada and you will be able to explore the unforgettable is going to be our visit at Fiskardo, which is well known as the diamond of the Ionian islands. Fiskardo is situated at the northern part of the island. It is the only Kefalonian village that was not demolished by the catastrophic earthquake of 1953. FIskardo is an integral part of our Zante cruise itinerary where we arrive usually late afternoon and have spare time to explore it and enjoy a dinner at a local tavern .

ITHACA

The natural coves and bays, it’s authentic tradition ,the spectacular landscape, the gentleness and affectionate behaviour of its citizens, is what will make your holidays to Odysseys’ island a truly memorable discovery. Stop for meal, coffee and free time. Ithaka is an integral part of our Zante cruise itinerary where we arrive usually late afternoon and have spare time to explore it and enjoy a dinner at a local tavern.

MADOURI

The little island is a part of Greek important history, as the famous poet Aristotelis Valaoritis was born and raised at Madouri island. His great-grandchildren Manos Valaoritis and Eleni Karapanayioti inherited Madouri. Madouri island is accessible only by boat and is located opposite from Lefkada, just 30 minutes cruise away.

To sum up explore Lefkada by boat and its near by gems is the best way to do so. If you are a group and looking to hire a boat as private you can chech our gulet fleet ( Click Here) or if you are a smaller group of friends, families or couples you can join our scheduled cruises from Zakynthos that include Lefkada on the itinerary. For any furthe info email us : info@sail-ingreece.com