Lefkas

Sailing experience level

Escape to an Ionian idyll

A storied and historic island surrounded by the sparkling Ionian Sea, Lefkas lets sailors discover the famous Heptanese Islands of Kefalonia, Ithaca, and Meganisi. Sheltered anchorages, calm conditions, and easy mooring options make Lefkas the perfect destination for newly qualified sailors.

Lefkas features prominently in Greek mythology, and it’s easy to see why. The island’s spectacular coastline boasts white sand beaches, sheltered coves and towering cliffs in abundance. Today, Lefkas represents the perfect getaway for those tired of the hustle and bustle of city life. Explore the imposing ruins of the medieval Santa Maura Fortress, indulge in some of the watersports the island is famous for, or simply relax on the quiet beaches.

Explore Greece’s Ionian Coast and many of the other Heptanese Islands from our base on Lefkas, including Kefalonia, Ithaca, and the numerous tiny islets for which Greece is rightly known. You’ll take in the culture, cuisine, and nightlife of the Ionian Coast and relax in the sun with beautiful Grecian scenery as your backdrop. Lefkas is the launchpad for your perfect island-hopping getaway.

Qualifications required to sail in Lefkas:

Licenses required: ASA 104 | US Sailing “Bareboat
Cruising Course” | SLC, IPC, ICC

Sailing experience level 1at least 5 days or 100 miles as skipper on an equivalent size yacht

Inspiring Itineraries

Lefkas one-week bareboat

Grecian coastal delights Discover a Grecian coastal paradise on a Lefkas bareboat charter vacation. You’ll explore historic coastal towns and leafy islands, quiet beaches and crystal-clear bays as you enjoy easy line-of-sight sailing in the gentle conditions of the Ionian Sea. Experience the fine wines and perfect beaches of distant Paxos, swim in the lagoon at Prevesa and snorkel between the emerald Sivota islands from the deck of your charter yacht.

Highlights

Line-of-sight sailing
Kitesurfing Milos beach
Traditional Grecian villages
Perfect pebble and sand beaches
Snorkel the emerald Sivota islands
Fine local wines and delicious food

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Lefkas one-week flotilla

Explore Ionian treasures

Discover the treasures of the Ionian on our Lefkas flotilla. Explore dramatic, rocky cliffs, private beaches, ancient fortresses and fragrant pine forests, while Lefkas’ sheltered harbour leads into the gentle waters of the Ionian, where the islands of Kefalonia and Meganissi wait to be discovered.
*We will do our utmost to accommodate all the listed stops. However, please be aware that routes may change due to weather conditions or availability.
Ideal for first-time sailors and families, you’ll experience the Ionian’s most unmissable sights with a group of new friends on your one-week Lefkas flotilla.

Highlights

Lefkas’ watersports
Snorkel a plane wreck
Kitesurfing on Vasiliki
Traditional villages
Pristine shores, forested hills
Kefalonia’s bays, beaches and coves

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Meganisi one-week flotilla

Discover another world in Meganisi Gentle morning breezes and energetic afternoon winds regularly caress the Ionian Sea, making the mythical isles of Meganisi, Kalamos and Ithaca the perfect destinations for a one-week flotilla sailing holiday. Set sail from Lefkas and reach out into the spectacular Mediterranean, where beautiful beaches, traditional Greek villages and vibrant underwater life await. With short daily distances, easy line-of-sight sailing and calm, sheltered waters, a Meganisi flotilla vacation really showcases the best of the diverse Ionian scenery. This is the perfect flotilla for families, with an activities coordinator on board making sure the kids have the best time out in the water. *We will do our utmost to accommodate all the listed stops. However, please be aware that routes may change due to weather conditions or availability. Highlights

Dolphin spotting in the Ionian
Exploring Greek and Byzantine ruins
Free Sailing Day – weave your way between sleepy fishing villages and secluded bays

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Kefalonia Flotilla

Join our new Kefalonia Flotilla route

Discover the treasures of the Ionian on our Kefalonia flotilla. Explore dramatic, rocky cliffs, private beaches, ancient fortresses and fragrant pine forests, while Lefkas’ sheltered harbour leads into the gentle waters of the Ionian, where the islands of Kefalonia and Meganissi wait to be discovered. The home of Captain Corellis mandolin. Ideal for first-time sailors and families, you’ll experience the Ionian’s most unmissable sights with a group of new friends on your one-week flotilla. *We will do our utmost to accommodate all the listed stops. However, please be aware that routes may change due to weather conditions or availability.