Harbour Guide 2015 - No Stress Yachting

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Harbour Guide
To give you a few personal tips on planning your route, we have
created this guide on some of the best places to eat, sleep and sail.
Please contact us with any questions or suggestions for the guide.
This guide should not be used as a navigational aide, please use the charts provided
as well as Rod Heikell’s Ionian Guide Book.
Copyright - Sam Peters 2014
Contents
Content
Introduction
Page Number
1
Mooring Techniques
2-5
North Ionian
6 - 22
Corfu
Gouvia
7
Bays to the North
8
St Stephanos
9
Sam’s Bay / No Stress Mooring
10
Kassiopi / Albania
11
Corfu Town
12
Corfu Anchorages / Petriti
13
Paxos
Lakka
Gaios / Mongonissi
15
Anti Paxos
16
Mainland
17
Sagiada / Plataria
18
Sivota Mourtos
19
Parga
20
Two Rock Bay / Preveza
21
Vonitsa
22
South Ionian
Lefkas
Meganisi
Lefkas
14
23 - 36
Lefkas Marina / Lefkas Anchorages
24
Nidri Town Quay
25
Vhilo Bay
26
Spartahori / Little Vathi
27
Abeleke Bay / Port Atheni
28
Sivota / Poros Bay
29
Vasiliki
30
Fiskado
30
Foki Bay / Polis Bay
31
Kefelonia
Content
Page Number
Ag. Euphemia / Sami / W.Coast
32
Ithaca
Frikes / Kioni
33
Big Valhi / Ithaca Bays
34
Kalamos / Kastos
35
Nisis Atoko
36
1 Week North Ionian
37
Route Plans
2 Weeks North Ionian
38
2 Weeks North and South Ionian
39
Introduction
This guide is created to give our guests a few ideas of where to go while sailing with No Stress
Yachting. We love sailing in the Ionian but we realise it can be a busy area and one where local
knowledge can make the holiday a whole lot less stressful!
The guide starts from the North and works its way South. Unfortunately we can not mention every
single great bay or picturesque harbour as that guide would not fit in your chart table. So we have
tried to mention all of our favourites including some of the smaller bays that will keep you off the
beaten flotilla track!
In the top of each section for the main harbour there is a NO
STRESS RATING. These are a quick guide to the harbours
facilities and are there as a rough guide, please don’t quote this if
you have a bad time mooring, it may be a one off! The guide works
like this:
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:) :) = Good
:) :) :) = Excellent
Water and Electric is simply Yes or No
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E.G. the example on the right shows the mooring could be busy or a little tricky, but there are great
shopping, dinning and bar facilities. There is water but no electric hook ups here. So good on quiet
days but if you want a quite night, try the next harbour.
For the busy harbours we will try to give you different options should you not get in or you want a
quiet night onboard.
In some harbours, we have recommended tavernas and bars, do not feel like you have to go to these,
they are just for those who can’t make decisions! We recommend looking around at all the menus
first before dinner to find the best meal for YOU!
We hope you find this guide useful and appreciate any feedback and personal views/
recommendations for anywhere that caught your eye are always welcome!
A Few Bits of Greek!
Yasu - Hi
Yasas - Hello (formal)
Cali Mera - Good Morning
Cali Spera - Good Afternoon (3pm- night)
Cali Niechta - Good Night (bed time)
Efkaristo - Thank You
Yamas - Cheers
Mooring Techniques
Throughout the guide you will notice there are various mooring techniques that you may not be
familiar with from sailing in the UK. In Greece we have very minimal tides, created by a change in
atmospheric pressure. Therefore we can moor using different methods to the normal. The following
section is to help you understand a few of the techniques, of course let us know if you would like a
demo or some friendly advise!
Free-Swinging Anchoring
This is the most simple and some say peaceful way of mooring. All you have to do is drop your bow
anchor, providing:
• You have at least 4 x the depth of the water in chain out.
• You have the room to swing around in a full circle around the anchor chain
• The area you have dropped anchor in has good holding, i.e. sand or mud. You have to be
aware of weedy areas as they can sometimes let your anchor slip.
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Side-To Mooring
This is the type of mooring most people are familiar with from the UK. It isn’t very common in
Greece as there are no tides to fight and room on the quay is a precious thing in August.
However there are places like Frikes in the South Ionian where this is the best way to moor.
• You will need most of your fenders on the side facing the quay at the same level as the quay.
• You will need a bow line, stern line, bow spring and stern spring.
• Don’t be afraid when people moor alongside you, as long as they have fenders out and walk
around the bow of you boat, it is a sociable way to moor.
Stern-To Mooring
Everyone panics about this part of sailing in Greece, here are a few tips for keeping it Stress free!
The first point (which makes the whole thing a piece of cake) is preparation:
1. Make sure your crew knows what you are going to do, where you are aiming for and what
they have to do.
2. You will need the bow anchor ready (which means hanging over the bow, not still tied on!).
3. You will need two stern lines ready (which means two lines TIED on to the cleats, ready to
go ashore, not tangled in your guard wires or still in the locker!).
4. You will also need your fenders out, on both sides and on the transom (don’t use your hands
or feet, we are better at boat building than surgery!)
Here is a picture of the ideal stern-to mooring. This is what you have to picture in your head as you
are lining yourself up.
• The aim of the game is to get your anchor about 2 to 3 boat lengths out and chain in a
straight line in the middle of where you want to be on the quay. The best way to do this is
with a long run up. Don’t be afraid to start reversing from well out of the harbour. It gives
you more time to think about everything, a better flow of water over the rudder giving you
better steerage and it means you can get that perfect straight line.
• The person on the windlass also needs to be on the ball, they have to let enough chain out to
keep you going backwards but they also have to keep it tight enough so there is no slack
that can come loose later.
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• The best place to stand when you are in reverse on the helm is
forward of the wheel facing backwards. On most new yachts
this means you can steer like a car exactly where you want to
go.
• In general it is normally best to go fairly slowly into a berth, it
means you have more time to correct steering and think about
what is going on. However if there is a lot of wind on the beam
you may need to give it more power to keep steerage and stop
yourself drifting. This is fine as long as you are ready to stop
the anchor and possibly a quick burst of forward to stop the
yacht.
The last and most important point: DO NOT PANIC! As long as you are going slow, you have
fenders out and everyone is awake it will be fine!
Bows-to Mooring
This type of mooring is great if you are not sure of the depth of water next to the quay (or where
ever you are mooring), as this means your keel can sit further out in deeper water. It also means you
can swim off the back!
As you may have guessed, it is very much the same as stern-to tactics, just a few differences:
• If you haven’t been on the boat before it may be hard to see the bow and tell how close you
are to the quay. This is where hand signals and various communication methods come in.
Whoever is on the bow with the (tied on, non-tangled) shore lines can tell you in words or
fingers how far from the quay you are.
• Again preparation is important with this mooring. Have the kedge anchor out on the
transom/swim platform. Have the chain and warp ready to go, not tangled or tied up still.
Most importantly have the end of the warp TIED ON, with a bowline or OXO onto a stern
cleat.
• You will drop the anchor the same as the bow anchor, 2 to 3 boat lengths out. Just be sure
not to have your feet around the warp when you throw it. Once the bow lines have been tied
on you can pull tight the anchor warp.
Bowline
OXO
Long Lines Ashore
This is the exact same set up as going stern-to just with long lines attached to shore instead of a
quay.
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There are a number of ways and orders to do it in:
• The best way we have found is if you can drop someone off in a dinghy with the shore
lines to tie a bowline around a rock, tree or lamppost. Once they have tied on, you
reverse towards them, drop the anchor as normal and they meet you in deep and safe
water with the lines. This means everyone can do their job in their own time with no rush
or stress.
• If you are doing this short-handed say with two on board, if the wind and conditions
allow then there is another option. Drop the anchor with both of you on board as if you
were free swinging. Then get in the dinghy and tie a really long line to shore, you can
then pull yourself into position.
• One method that we have seen which can be very difficult is: you reverse towards the
rocks, drop the anchor as normal then someone takes a line to shore that is still attached
to the boat. This way can be perfectly fine and go to plan, but if it takes the shore team a
while to tie up then it can become hard to keep the yacht in place while they are trying to
tie up. I don’t know if you have tried but tying a bowline with a 12 ton boat blowing in
the wind attached isn’t the easiest.
• Remember, the wider the shore lines the less the yacht will swing, so if you are in a tight
spot, take your shore lines wide.
The North Ionian
KASSIOPI
ST STEPHANOS
AGNI
GOUVIA
CORFU TOWN
SAGIADA
PLATARIA
PETRITI
SIVOTA MOURTOS
PARGA
PAXOS
TWO ROCK BAY
ANTI PAXOS
VONITSA
PREVEZA
Corfu
The perfect place to start your sailing adventure. Our
base is in Gouvia, about half way up the East coast.
From here you can head North to Kassiopi and to some
outstandingly beautiful bays or South towards Paxos
and Lefkas or across to Mainland Greece where there
are historical towns and great spots to explore.
The whole of the East coast is full of bays and harbours
to moor in and if you fancy a trip on scooters or a hire
car then the West coast’s rugged coast line has some
magical views to find.
Gouvia
A natural harbour that has been turned into a large marina with extensive
facilities. We are based right on the end of the A pontoon, (
)where we have
shore power, water and nearby shower blocks. As well as many cafes, bars and
restaurants.
When you leave the Marina on the 1st day you must stick to the channel inside
the marks on the way out to avoid the shallow patches. The channel is clearly
marked with two sets of port and starboard markers. Keep green to port, red
to starboard on the way out!
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Before you return on the last day, there is good anchorage in Kontokoli Bay
( ) to anchor in just to the north of the harbour entrance. This is a great place
to pack your bags and have that last swim, maximising your time with No Stress and keeping your refreshed
before you fly.
All the berths in the marina have what they call
lazy lines. This is a fake anchor. When you are
coming back in all you need to do is have two
stern lines ready and we will give you the lazy
line to walk forward. This means taking the thin
line (that runs forward a fixing in the marina and
aft to the quay), you can then walk towards the
bow dropping the thin line back into the water,
until you reach the thicker line on the end. When
you reach this thick line and the stern is tied off
you can then tighten this thick line and tie it off
on a bow cleat, like it was your anchor.
There are some great places to eat in Gouvia or you can get a cab
into Corfu Town to explore the stunning old town. Some of our
favourite places in Gouvia to eat are The Hotel Telisilla, for the
traditional home cooked lamb, Harry’s for the great Greek live music
and Zorbas if you are hungry! These are all very close to the Marina,
just turn left at the end of the main entrance. The Marina also has a
good selection of tavernas which do good sea food and traditional
meals for a reasonable price.
Heading North to the Bays
ST STEPHANOS
If you head North East from Gouvia the first bay to stop
at is Ormos Agni. (Ormos meaning Bay)
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KALAMI
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There is a good taverna here on the South side of the bay and you can
anchor in either the Southern or the Northern ends of the bay in sand/mud.
It is possible to take a long line to shore in the Northern side to keep your
bow into the passing big ferry wake.
There are jetties outside the tavernas but these can get uncomfortable in the
ferry wake.
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Ormos Kalami is a bit more spacious and
easier to anchor in but not as tranquil as the
other two, however for an easy spot to stop
for lunch on board it is perfect. Sand and
weed makes it ok holding but make sure the
anchor is well dug in. There are tavernas
ashore but not quite as picturesque as the
other two.
Ormos Kouloura is another tranquil bay with a nice
taverna ashore. Don’t attempt to get into the harbour as it
is very shallow. You can anchor to the West of the
harbour with a line to shore or free swinging slightly
deeper out in the bay.
Ay Stefanos
Ay Stefanos is a great place to stop for lunch or spend the night. It has a
sandy/weed bottom so you need to make sure your anchor is well dug in if
you are free swinging in around 4- 8m of water. The best place, providing
there is enough space is right in the harbour almost level with the break
water on the left side.
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There are many great
tavernas here.
Generally the staff
will come to their jetties to help you out of the dingy
and are always willing to help in any way.
There are also two small supermarkets here for
provisions with a fairly good range.
Important Notes
When sailing in this area it is important to use
the charts provided to stay clear of the two
reefs around the North East corner, Nisis
Peristerai (x) and Ifalos Serpa (X). They are
both marked with markers, but if in doubt give
them a wide berth. Pages 52-53 of Rod
Heikell’s Ionian goes into more detail.
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GALIATES
When heading North the Eastly Cardinal
Marker and rocks (X) should stay on your port
side. Do not go between this and Corfu.
As you go further round the corner you will
see the other reef. You can easily go between
Corfu and this visible rock. Just give it a wide
berth as there are unseen rocks surrounding the
one with the light house on.
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ST STEPHNOS
As you go round the corner there are more
tranquil bays (red and yellow stars) you can
stop at for lunch or overnight, providing the weather is fine and there are no big winds forecast. A good tip is
to enter the bay aiming for the middle, then you will stay away for any rocks that may stick out either side of
the bay. Ormos Galiates is a great anchorage with a lovely taverna just off the beach. But do not anchor here
if any strong wind from the North is forecast.
Sam’s Bay
Ormos Arrilas
As you may have guessed this is one of our favourite spots. It is definitely one
of the nicest secluded bays in the North Ionian. Even in mid summer it is not
generally too busy.
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to drop someone off in the dinghy who can go in and tie a bowline around one
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of the big trees on the left side of the bay, for the other longline you can tie onto
dining bars the small metal framed quay in the centre of the bay. Then simply reverse from
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boat lengths from the shore.
When you are around a boat
length off the shore in around
3-5m of water you can tie off the long lines and tighten your
anchor. You can the relax and swim in some of the clearest
waters in Greece!
The reason for having a line ashore is to keep your bow
pointed right out into the ferry swell that will occur as the
big fast ferries speed around the corner.
There is no bar or taverna ashore here which makes it a nice
quiet night onboard. It does mean you will have to cook
onboard, but it is truly worth it when you finish dinner and
look up at the stars.
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Ormos Imerolia
Just to the West of Kassiopi
is Imerolia Bay. Here there is
a beautiful bay with a nice
beach and clear waters.
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This year we have put in a
permanent mooring buoy,
tucked in behind the outcrop
of rock to your port as you
come in. This means there is
now a sheltered position to
stay near Kassiopi. In summer it can become very busy and
the harbour can be difficult to find a good mooring, therefore
this mooring should give our guests more options. It is also a
lot quieter in this bay for a peaceful night.
From this mooring, if conditions are fair then you can dinghy ashore to the beach, where the centre of town
is only a short walk around the coastal path/road or along the road.
The only problem is that some one may have already taken our buoy, even though it is clearly marked as
private. We hope this will not be the case! If so there should be enough space to anchor in front to the beach.
Kassiopi
Kassiopi is probably the most Northern
harbour recommended for yachts to stay in. It
is one of the most picturesque villages on
Corfu with breath taking views from our Villa ‘The Eagles Rest’,
and great choice of fantastic tavernas around the water front. It can
be hard to spot from a distance, but as you get closer you will see
the villas/houses on the hills.
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Inside the harbour you
can moor bows-to on the
East side and the North
side. It is possible to go stern-to however only in some
spots as there are large rocks which take no prisoners
when it comes to rudders. The bottom is weed so is
generally poor holding, therefore you need a lot of
anchor chain out. However be aware of other anchors
that may be out, especially the day trip boats. In some
spots you may find a lazy line which you can use as a
backup for your anchor.
There are some great places to eat and drink here, many just a stone’s throw from your boat. There
is also a supermarket just back from the quay, where you can get supplies and inquire about going
scuba diving (PADI) off the beach around the corner. The old Venetian Castle is free to explore. A
nice little walk around the headland to the West takes you to some great little beaches and views.
You can also get water on the North quay if you ask nicely at the Wave Bar (
great cocktails and breakfasts).
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Kassiopi can be busy in the height of summer with flotillas and cruisers, therefore you should
always have a backup plan, e.g to head back round to Ag. Stefanos or a nearby bay like Sam’s Bay
or our new mooring buoy. It can also be uncomfortable in a strong wind from the North as the swell
does bounce you around in the harbour. But if conditions are good, it is a brilliant and beautiful spot
to explore, definitely worth a look!
Albania
DO NOT GO THERE UNLESS AUTHORISED!
Albania is now open to visit, however port authorities need to
be notified from Greece prior to the visit and a special permit
is required. Therefore if you do wish to go explore please let
us know before you come out so we can make the necessary
arrangements.
Corfu Town
There are a few places to moor here; you can go into one
of the yacht club marinas. POIATH (1) on the North Side,
however it is usually full in summer, you will also be
charged around 20-30 Euros. NAOK (2) on the Southern
side of the castle, sometimes has more room, you will
also have to pay here as well. Both have showers, great
restaurants and easy access to Corfu town.
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a Southerly wind.
You can tie your
dingy up under the walls of castle and get to
town via the yacht club.
The other option is to moor in the new town
quay, which is a new addition last year. This is
located on the North side just after the
commercial dock, directly under a church spire.
Unfortunately the builders put a sewage drain
inside the harbour so it does not smell great.
However it is free and is a great place to quickly
tie up stern to or side to, and go ashore for the afternoon shopping in town.
Corfu town is full of places to eat and drink, there are many back streets to explore with some great
traditional tavernas hiding away, so don’t always
go for the first place you see.
You can explore the castle for a small entrance
fee. There are also museums, art galleries and
many craft shops to visit. Or if you want to get
into the Greek way of life, go find a café and
enjoy a Greek coffee and one of the amazing
pastries.
Anchorages South of Corfu Town
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Mouse Island
Just South of Corfu Town, at the end of the
Airport runway, there is a small Island with a
small Church on. This is Mouse Island. You can
anchor on the South side of this, but be aware of
the shallow depths. It isn’t the best place for a
night time mooring but a good lunch time spot,
to sit and watch the planes fly over the mast.
MOUSE ISLAND
BENITSES
Benitses
Benitses is a great little harbour, the only problem is that is is
always full of ‘live a board’ yachts and yachts that have been left.
You can anchor just outside the harbour, which is good in a NW
wind but not good in any wind from the East.
PETRITI
The village is a lovely place with a local Greek feel to it. It used
to be an English party town and has since been taken back by the locals. There are some great
tavernas and there are some nice little backstreets to wander around.
Petriti
Petriti is a small fishing harbour with some
good fish restaurants. It is located to the
West of Lefkimi Spit.
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harbour (1) or free
swing in the bay (2) just
outside the harbour. It is
shallow on the West side of the harbour. There is
good NW shelter but it can be choppy and
uncomfortable with any wind from the NE, E or SE.
When heading in or out you should give Lefkimi
point a wide berth, as it shallows quickly.
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Paxos
A beautiful island just to the South of
Corfu, with picturesque Anti-Paxos just to
the South of it.
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MONGONISI
There are three lovely spots to spend the
night in or visit along the way. A great
spot to relax and go swimming, or you
can hire scooters in either Lakka or Gios
and really explore the island.
EMERALD BAY
ANTI - PAXOS
Lakka
Lakka is the most Northerly bay on Paxos. It really is a post card
setting, with the turquoise waters and tavernas on the side of the
quay.
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You can go stern-to on
the quay (1) if you
want to be close to the
bars and tavernas.
However it is a
beautiful bay to free swing in, it is usually so clear
you can see you anchor dig into the sand. Try not to
anchor too close to other yachts and always think
about where other anchors may have been dropped so
as not to cross.
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If it is busy, a good tip is to head over to the west
corner (2) and put long lines ashore to a rock or two.
There are some great tavernas in the village, not just
on the water front but down the side streets. As well as a good range of bars that do a range of
refreshing cocktails after a tough day on the water.
The village has a few supermarkets that are not hard to find, as well as a couple of fresh fruit and
veg shops and a brilliant bakery!
Gaios
As you will see from the chart there are two entrances to this harbour.
Use the Northern entrance as our boats will definitely touch the
bottom in spots around the Southern entrance.
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the main quay (1) to go
stern to. Generally it is
very busy in summer and
you will have to pay a fee
of around €30, which
includes the electrical hook up and water. Alternatively
you can long line on the outer part of the harbour (2)
for free either side of the channel. This is a quieter
place to stay and enjoy a swim.
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From here you can hire scooters if you fancy a land
based day. Or dig out your shoes and find some of the
islands beautiful walking tracks.
There are a number of good supermarkets, as well as
traditional tavernas and bars, including a great fish
restaurant in the back streets.
Mongonissi
A quiet little bay where you can go
bows-to on the quay or take a long
line to shore on the South side of the
harbour.
A small bay with one taverna run by
a friendly family. Theo’s Taverna is
one of the best in the North Ionian
for Greek dancing (including fire
dancing). A fun experience for any
age.
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From here you can walk to Gaios if you missed out on any
shopping or just want to stretch the legs.
Anti Paxos
A beautiful place and for that
reason the locals keep it a day
anchorage. It can be busy around the middle of the day in summer, so if you want to see it at its
finest it’s recommended that you head off early for a brunch stop, possibly before heading South.
Emerald Bay
The most Northern bay on the Island (1).
Free swinging is the only way to moor in
here, and finding space can be a
challenge.
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As mentioned before, getting there
before all the day trip boats is the best
way to see it.
Great swimming and snorkelling, the
perfect start to the day.
Ormos Agrapidhia
The bay to the south (2) of Emerald Bay . It too can get very busy for
obvious reasons.
Both anchorages can be uncomfortable when the sea breeze picks up
in the afternoon so getting there early is recommended.
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Paxos and Anti-Paxos are stunning on the West side. However you need to pay attention to the
charts to avoid under water reefs. The Southern tip of Anti-Paxos has many reefs so is best to be
avoided.
Mainland
There are some great spots on the mainland to visit, all very different from each other giving you an
interesting route and something for everyone on board. This section starts from the North.
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SIVOTA MOURTOS
PARGA
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TWO ROCK BAY
PREVAZA
VONITSA
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As well as the harbours and bays mentioned there are also some stunning anchorages for lunch, so
investigate the charts and the guide book for more destinations.
Sayiadha
The closest recommended harbour to
Albania. Being a fishing village makes it ideal for sea food lovers. The first taverna as you walk
around the harbour is run by a lovely Greek/German who serves
prawns and calamari by the kilo at a reasonable price.
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The harbour can be hard to spot from a distance so keep an eye on the
chart. Due to the shape of the bay/hills behind it can sometimes funnel
the afternoon breeze for a great sail into harbour.
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When you get close you will see a low
lying harbour wall, enter through a fairly
narrow gap on the South side, which is very
shallow so approach slowly. You can moor stern-to on the wall on the
West side. It is good holding but make sure you have around 2-3 boat
lengths of chain out. If it is quiet you can also moor side to on any of the
left hand side walls.
The port police will want to see your papers and take a small mooring
fee. They are located in the building at the end of the quay. There are no shops but you can buy very
nice fresh bread from the tavernas in the morning. It is a good place to fill up with water.
If you want to stretch your legs there is a nice walk (about 2-3 hours) up to the old abandoned
village, just head up the only road into the village.
Some nice views, but can be a hot walk.
Plataria
Another harbour at the end of a large bay, also with some glamorous
afternoon sailing.
Moor on the town quay stern-to or on the outer wall. Either place
needs plenty of anchor chain out (3 boat lengths) as the muddy
bottom is known to drag.
There numerous tavernas, including Oil and Lemon with tasty Greek
food and Olgas where there are good showers
as well as traditional classics on the menu.
You can fill with water if you ask Olga nicely.
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It is a popular place for the Greeks to holiday as there is a nice long beach,
which is great for a morning/evening walks and swims.
Please try to avoid mooring here on weekends as it is a turn around base for
3 flotillas.
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Sivota
Mourtos
A special spot to sit
back on the quayside with a drink and watch the world go by.
You can moor on the town quay stern-to with plenty of chain out, or if
there is space on the outer wall. If the wind picks up the South side of
the town quay it becomes very uncomfortable in strong NW winds. If
the town quay is
full or wind from
the North is
predicted, then the
anchorage by the
island ( ) is
recommended as a
good place to
have long lines to
the rocks. This
keeps you out of
the prevailing
wind from the NW
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At the town quay you will have to pay a
harbour fee at the port office in the middle
of the waterfront, this includes power and
water from the small concrete boxes on
the quayside.
If you anchor in the bay you can enjoy swimming in clear water as well as a comfortable anchorage.
Try to tuck your self around the corner so as to be out of the NW wind and swell
There are a good selection of shops here for provisioning as well as good fruit and veg shops if you
venture to the back streets. The main supermarket on the left of the harbour will deliver to your
yacht if you are on the quay. A range of much needed ice cream and clothing shops can also be
found
Do not be tempted to exit over the 2m bar to the
South of here, the sand bank does move and
depending on atmospheric conditions the water
level can drop.
To the south of the main island there are some
interesting caves to explore by dinghy or snorkel.
You may not want to anchor as it is fairly deep, so
make sure someone competent stays on board to
keep the yacht safe.
Parga
A text book Greek town
built on a hill, ready to
explore with many
shops, tavernas and bars.
The place to moor is on
the port side of the two bays at the far end of the long beach. Here the
best place to go is stern to on the inside of the rock wall ( ) with two
shore lines to suitable rocks. Be aware of other boats anchors, the
outer end of the wall is the easiest place to get on, as there is more
space to reverse. If there is no space inside, on the opposite side facing
out to sea with two nice long lines to shore.
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It is much
more comfortable to face out into the
swell than to free swing in the bay.
From the mooring you can either walk
around the beach and over the hill or
catch a water taxi round to town (€5).
They run every half hour usually, just
flag him down from the bow of your
boat.
In Parga there are a few super markets, ask a local for
directions as it would take the rest of this book to describe
the streets of Parga. There are a whole range of souvineer
shops, cocktail bars, tavernas and everything else here. A
perfect place to spend an evening exploring or relaxing in.
There are also bars and restaurants along the main beach if
you don’t want to venture over the hill.
Our favourite restaurant is Castellos, which does one of the
best steaks in Greece. They are located in the centre of the
back streets. Again ask if you can’t find them. It does get
busy here in summer so go early or book early to avoid
disappointment.
Two
Rock
Bay
One of the most
picture perfect bays in the North Ionian, with beaches and caves to
explore. Providing the weather is good, it is the perfect chill out bay. It
is not
recommended in
any strong winds.
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prevailing wind
and swell. Make sure you have at least 4 x the
depth of chain out and give it some good reverse
to make sure the anchor is well dug into the
sandy/weedy bottom.
There are no facilities or tavernas here but what
a place to wake up to.
Preveza
Located at the
entrance to the Inland
Sea. It has a modern
Greek feel to the town,
with lots of water side cafes and bars.
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To get in there is a buoyed channel all the way into the harbour starting
from around a mile outside, which you should stay on the starboard
(right hand side) of, so that you pass other vessels Port to Port. There
may be small ships or yachts using the channel so it is important you
stick to the rules.
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You can moor stern-to
all along the town
quay ( ) and there is water access at the marina
end of the quay, if you go in the marina they have
power.
There are supermarkets and lots of eating and
drinking options. Remember to look out for sea
turtles as the Inland sea is their breeding area.
Vonitsa
The first harbour you get to
as you sail into the inland
sea.
After following the buoyed channel through Prevaza, you can then
curve around the vaguely buoyed channel, following the headland on
your port side. You can then go either side of the small island on the
point. Going through the centre of the gap keeps you in the deep water.
You can moor stern-to on the quay. The town quay (in front of the
tavernas) is best avoided as it can get bumpy when the land breeze
starts in the evening. If there is no space inside you can free swing out
side the harbour in a suitable depth position.
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There are good local tavernas as well as a Venetian
castle to explore. If you are going to swim off the
beach be aware of the little black spiky sea urchins
(tooth paste is good to draw out the spines).
There are other nice spots to explore in the inland sea,
but be aware of the shallow patches. Just outside of
Vonitsa there are some lovely anchorages that would be
perfect for a quiet night onboard.
Further South
South of Prevaza is the Lefkas Bridge and canal. After Lefkas, is a whole new area to explore called
the South Ionian. Here you can find more beautiful quiet spots, Greek dancing and some great
sailing in the sun.
The South Ionian
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NIDRI
VHILO MEGANISI
KALAMOS
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KASTOS
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The first stage of getting into the South Ionian is the Lefkas Bridge. This opens EVERY HOUR ON THE
HOUR (during day light hours). On the North side of the bridge there is not a lot of room to wait so it is
recommended that you time it well to get to the gate around the right time. There is a very rough wall you
can tie too Starboard side to, but it is often taken by fishing boats. On the South side is a canal which is fairly
narrow, so it is recommended when coming back up it, give yourself some room, don’t bunch up around the
gate too much.
On the North side of the gate there is a marked…ish channel, which has been dredged in 2014. It is best if
possible to keep to the sand spit side of the small channel, keeping it nice and slow and keep an eye on the
depth gauge. Remember your eyes work better than any chart plotter!
Lefkas Marina
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Once past the bridge the first
place you will see is Lefkas
Town Quay on the right and the
Marina straight ahead.
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There are three choices when
mooring here. The first is to go
stern-to on the town quay,
which costs nothing but is fairly
busy. The holding here is not the
best so it is good to get as much anchor chain out as possible (3
boat lengths).
The other free option is to free swing in front of the stern-to
yachts, think about where their anchors are and try not to cross
anchors with them. Do not anchor in the main channel.
TOWN QUAY
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FUEL QUAY THE CHANNEL
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The third option is to call up Lefkas Marina on VHF69 and
request a berth for the night. It will cost around €40 but you
will get shore power, water and good showers. A fuel quay here
if you are running low
The town and marina has a variety of great tavernas, restaurants
and bars, however this does mean some nights can be a little
noisy.
Good provisioning options with three supermarkets and some
really good fruit and veg shops, a pharmacy and a butcher.
Anchorages Near Lefkas
After heading down the channel from Lefkas there are a few good
anchorages for lunch or the night.
Ligia is the first harbour on the right as you exit the channel. This is a
small fishing harbour, which our yachts can not enter but anchoring is
possible nearby in around 5m of water. Dinghy ashore where you can get
great fresh fish in one of the tavernas.
Once you get down to near Nidri you will see a Nisis Skorpidhi and
Nisis Skorpios. These are both private Islands owned by the Onassis
family. Anchor in one of the beautiful bays but please do not go ashore.
Nidri Town Quay - Lefkada
Nidri is an excellent place to stop and restock the supplies. There are good
supermarkets, fruit and veg shops, as well as A LOT of souvenir shops.
If there is space you can moor
stern to on the town quay
which is straight ahead of you
as you come in. Be aware of
the the spaces reserved for the
big day trip ferries. In certain
places you will be able to fill
up with water but don’t rely
on this as the spaces are often
taken.
WATER SPORTS
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TRANQUIL BAY
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There are a lot of good bars
and restaurants here if you
want a night out including the
beach front bar at the end of
the quay. But if you are after a
quiet night this is not the
place.
NIDRI WATER FALL
If you need to stretch your legs then there is a pleasant walk to the Nidri water fall. This is vaguely sign
posted from the main road, ask a local for help. The route is around 1 hour each way with the reward of a
refreshing swim at the end.
If you are interested in water sports this is a good place to waterski,
wakeboard, parasail and go on the ringo/banana boats. You will see
them at the end of the quay on the beach.
Tranquil Bay
If you can’t get onto the quay in Nidri or you want a quieter night then head
across the opposite side of the channel to Tranquil Bay. You can free swing
here in a suitable position, not too close to other yachts. If the forecast is for
high winds, then Vliho Bay is probably the safest place to be.
Vliho
Lefkada
Vliho Bay (Ormos Vliho) is always mentioned for its good holding. It
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dug in. The mud does mean that the water is a murky colour so it is not
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around 3-5m) while reversing
slowly. When the anchor is down
you can stop reversing and you will feel the ‘ping’ as it digs
solidly into the bottom.
Most of the taverns are on the left as you come into the bay so
if possible try to anchor near there to make the dingy trip
shorter. Our favourite taverna with fresh fish, is Taverna
Elena. Dimitri will always look after you well here.
If you need supplies there is a small supermarket
behind the tavernas at the bottom of the hill, ask
for directions if you don’t spot it. If you need a
wider range there are better shops in Nidri by the
town quay, so maybe go stern to here on the way
out the next day.
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On the right hand side of the bay as you come in,
there is the Nidri yacht club. They do a great
burger here if you fancy a non-Greek dinner.
Vliho is a great place for a quite night, simply
get the hook down and relax.Even in mid
summer there is normally a spot to sit making it
a good back up plan if everywhere else is full
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YACHT CLUB
SKORPIOS
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Spartahori - Meganisi
At the North West side of the island you
will find this bay with two possible places to moor. Our favourite is on the left as it is quieter and there is on
the water front dining.
Here you will be bows-to using lazy lines (So have two bow lines ready and don’t drop you anchor). Steve
and Jerry take in turns to run the taverna or manage the quay, so depending on what year you visit, one of
them will guide you to a spot on the quay and instruct you what to do. Don’t be afraid if they are a bit
excitable and noisy it may seem rude but it is just their way of trying to help! It is free to moor their but you
are expected to eat at the taverna, which is fair enough and they do good food right next to the water!
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LITTLE VATHI
SPARTAHORI
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Vathi
Meganisi
This is a picturesque little town where there are good shops, tavernas and a
great place to sit and relax or wonder the streets.
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George’s, Little Vathi
This is similar to Spartahori as you will be helped in
by George or a member of his family onto the quay,
where there are lazy lines. You will be probably stern
to here but look out for his directions on the quay.
Again you will be expected to eat at the taverna, why wouldn’t you, it is a
great little place!
There is good swimming off the beach and they have a small mini market
where they have the essentials you might need. You can also order fresh
bread the night before you leave.
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Meganisi
A peaceful place to anchor for lunch or overnight, especially when it is busy
in most places, there is generally a space somewhere here. There are a few
parts to this bay, the right and left fingers are great quiet spots to anchor and
tie back to the rocks or a tree. There are no tavernas in these parts but they
are one of the most peaceful places in the Ionian for that reason.
The finger that goes straight down the middle has two tavernas and a bar on
the left at the end. You can free swing here or tie back to a rock or tree. This
is peaceful and the bar is very nice. The swimming is great here and you will
find a walking track that goes around the North of the island.
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Meganisi
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Moor on the quay by the taverna, if there is
room. Or you can long line to the rocks in the
bay. Be aware the quay is rickety so be careful
coming ashore.
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TAVERNA + BAR
The taverna is good and if there are enough
people they may do Greek dancing, which is
always great to see.
TAVERNA
Other Spots on Meganisi
The North coast is the most developed and has the most anchorages and harbours. However if you go
exploring on the South of the island you will find a few interesting anchorages for lunch.
On the West side, Papa Nicolas’ Cave. The story (better told by Rod
Heikell), is that Papa Nicolas was a submarine commander that hid his
submarine in the cave during the war, coming out only to sink enemy
ships. When the war ended no one could get to him to tell him as he
would sink anything that came close. So he stayed in there years after it
all ended. Submarine or not it is a great cave to explore by dinghy on a
calm day.
On the West coast, opposite Lefkada by the small island there are some
nice beach anchorages for lunch, just be aware the holding is not great.
There is also a good spot to long line to trees on the Meganisi side after
you come out the Meganisi channel.
Sivota
Lefkada
This is a Flotilla turn around base at
weekends so please try to avoid
coming here then.
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During weekdays it is a nice place to come as there are many tavernas and
bars. As well as a supermarket and water fill up facilities. Our favourite
taverna is the Old Store, where you can get a filling ‘Old Store salad’.
Either moor on the long quayside on the left as you come in, usually stern to.
Be aware if you moor opposite a taverna they can be a little pushy at dinner
time. Alternately free swing in the middle of the harbour and dinghy ashore.
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Bar pontoon, which is on the right
as you come in, however you will
have to pay here.
The swimming is not great in here
but there is a beach which is nice
for a dip.
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Poros Bay
Lefkada
Ormos Poros is a wide open bay with
a long beach at the end.
You can anchor off the beach but not
inside the swim buoys.
There are tavernas ashore but make
sure you are well dug in before going
ashore as the holding is not brilliant.
Good swimming here and it is a nice
place to anchor for lunch and a swim.
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Lefkada
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they have been doing work on the
marina so there may not be many
spaces at the moment, depending on
the stage of work. You can also moor side to out side the marina on the
harbour wall, but be aware that the afternoon wind can result in a bumpy
chop when moored here. There are also a few places you can free swing
but make sure you have plenty of chain as the wind will get up and make
sure you are not in the windsurfing or swimming area.
There are great shops, tavernas and bars here so there is a large choice of where to go. The Zeus Bar is where
the windsurfers go for a drink after a tough day on the water if you are after a party.
Fiskado
Kefelonia
Fiskado is one of the most
beautiful harbours in the
South Ionian. The horse shoe shaped bay is a brilliant place to sit and
watch the world go by while having a cocktail in one of the water front
bars.
The only down side to Fiskado is that it can be very busy, especially
during mid summer. Therefore you can either get there early to try and
grab a place on the quay or come in later and anchor with long lines to
shore by the rocks on the opposite side.
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Be aware of rocks close to the quay that may damage your rudder if
going stern to. Also be aware of where you are putting your anchor as crossing with other anchors is
fairly common in this busy harbour. If you are anchoring with long lines ashore, make sure you
have lots of chain out as it is fairly deep and a little weedy in places. If crew numbers allow, having
someone in a dinghy to tie lines ashore first before you anchor and reverse in can also be helpful as
a cross breeze can often make it interesting with nothing holding your stern.
There are plenty of good places to eat here including a unique Thai restaurant if you fancy a change
from Greek. Super markets here are a little pricey but do have a good selection. Swimming in the
harbour is not allowed so the best idea is to follow the main road South to a great little beach, just
be aware of the black sea urchins. If you need a leg stretch, there is a nice little stroll out to the light
house on the point (to Starboard as you come in).
Foki Bay - Kefelonia
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A quieter option is around
the corner to the South, at
Foki Bay (Ormos Foki). This
is a good place to avoid the crowds
and great for snorkelling with a
brilliant cave to explore, just
remember a torch.
Anchor on the South side, with lines to
shore, avoiding the chance of swinging
into others and it gives
you a great swimming
pool out the back of
your yacht!
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POLIS BAY
Ithaca
Ormos Polis is opposite Fiskado on the island
of Ithaca. This bay is great for lunch stops if
you are just free swinging or overnight if you
have long lines ashore.
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(15 mins up a moderate hill) up the road to the
village of Stavros. This is Odysseus’ birth place
and is a interesting village to explore. An
outstanding taverna is in the middle of the village, on the right fork of the road
as you walk up the main street. You can have lunch in their beautiful courtyard
which is covered by trees. The food is very, very good and after the little walk
you feel like you have earned it. Not to mention the breath taking view of the
anchorage at the top.
Ag. Eufemia
Kefelonia
This is a great place to stop to get water and in some places power is
available.
The main place to moor is stern to on your right as you come through the
harbour entrance. As you come in give them a call on VHF Ch 69. The
harbour master will wave and point to you where he wants to go.
There is a good range of
supermarkets and fruit
and veg shops here,
with some good prices
compared to Fiskado.
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restaurant with an upstairs bar that serves great cocktails
in the evenings. A good range of other bars and
restaurants can be found along the water front.
SAMI
It is best to swim either on the beach inside the harbour
or if you walk around the coastal road there is a lovely
little cove great for swimming and relaxing.
Alternatively you can take the dinghy to explore
beaches around the coast.
Sami
Kefelonia
A small ferry port with a small quay for
yachts. Not as picturesque as Fiskado but
a great base for exploring the island. There
is the Cave Drograti and the underground lake Melissami you can get to by
taxi or rental car or you can walk over the hill to Anti-Sami where Captain
Correlli’s Mandolin was filmed.
Moor stern to inside the harbour on your right as you go in. Water is
available if you can find the man that turns on the supply.
There are some nice tavernas to choose from and supermarkets if you need
provisions.
The West Coast
The West coast of Kefelonia is best visited by rental
car as there are not many places to moor, and the
ones that are available are exposed to the prevailing
NW winds. If you want a shore based day of
exploring has some beautiful beaches like Mertos
Beach. In Assos you can walk up to and explore the
Venitian fort. There are also some interesting walks
around the island if you fancy a good leg stretch.
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Ithaca
A beautiful traditional Greek village
with great tavernas on the water front.
Moor side to on the concrete quay on
the left as you come in. DO NOT moor
on the floating pontoon on the right, it
is very unstable and moves around a lot
in the wind and swell.
Be warned you may need to raft up
with another yacht that is already on
the
quay
as it
gets
busy and there is only limited quay space.
The rafts can get up to 4 yachts deep so
please be helpful to other yachts looking
for a space, by grabbing their lines.
FRIKES
NO STRESS RATING
MOORING
SWIMMING
SHOPPING
:) :) :) :) :)
:) :) :)
:) :) :)
:) Y
N
If you need water you can arrange the
island water truck to come down to the
quay. There will be a number on quay or
ask at a bar/taverna. There is a great
selection of tavernas and bars, our
favourite bar is Fioredinos on the left as
you walk from the quay.
From the village you can walk (up a big
hill) or get a taxi up to Stavros, the birth
place of Odysseus.
KIONI
Kioni
Ithaca
A lovely little Greek village with a
picturesque little harbour.
Unfortunately in summer it does
get very busy. So if you would like to get in, go there
early during the peak season.
Moor stern to or bows to but watch out for shallow
rocks close to the quay when going astern.
Kostas on the left of the bay is a lovely little Greek
taverna where you can get good food and in the right
hand corner of the bay there is a taverna with great
showers you can use for a small fee.
NO STRESS RATING
MOORING
SWIMMING
SHOPPING
:) :) :) :) :) :)
:) :) :)
:) :) :) :)
N
N
With good shops to browse and a nice village to explore getting in early is not an issue. If you follow the
road around the coast you can walk to the lighthouses. Or you can simply sit back and enjoy the scenery over
a cold drink.
Big Vathi
Ithaca
A great little village with a lot of nice
tavernas and a choice of moorings.
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Either free swing
in the large bay,
MOORING :) :) :) try to get into
SWIMMING :) shallower water if
SHOPPING
:) :) :)
possible as it is
dining :) :) :)
bars :) :) :)
better holding
NOISE :) :)
there, or moor
water Y
stern to on the
electrics
N
town quay which
is straight ahead
as you come into
the bay. This can get fairly busy in mid summer.
There is also a quay on the left as you come in under
a taverna, with nice food and wine. It is a bit quieter
on this side but you do have a good walk to town.
NORTH QUAY
TOWN QUAY
You can ring the water man and the fuel man and
they will drive down to the quay in their truck. It is
fairly expensive as all the fuel and most of the water
for the island is imported by ferry.
There are a few supermarkets to re-provision from
and great waterside bars to get a drink at afterwards.
Ithaca Bays
Ormos Skhoinos, Koutaria, Sarakiniko and Pigadhi are all nice bays to stop in on the East side of Ithaca.
With beautiful clear water all up the coast it is up to you which one you choose.
You can free swing in all these bays however you can also take long lines ashore, especially if it is a busy
bay and others are doing the same.
None of these bays have tavernas or any facilities but are great to stop in for lunch onboard and a swim.
Kalamos
An interesting island with a good ice cream cafe in the town.
You can either stay in the main harbour near the North on the
East side or in the Port Leone anchorage nearer the South.
The harbour has quite a few spots to moor and George the
harbour master will point you to the right spot. You can go bow
or stern to, just be
aware of large
boulders which come out from
the quay.
KALAMOS
TOWN QUAY
PORT LEONE
KASTOS
NO STRESS RATING
MOORING
SWIMMING
SHOPPING
There are nice tavernas and
you can even eat on the small
beach. There are nice bakeries
and fruit and veg shops. There
is also a good walk to the
windmill to the South of the
harbour.
:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
N
N
At Port Leone there is a
deserted village, from the 1953 earthquake which damaged the
water supply. You can free swing in the Southern corner of the
bay in around
10m of water.
KASTOS
HARBOUR
X
LONG LINE
HERE
Kastos
HARBOUR WALL
A picture post card kind of harbour,
with the old windmill and all.
Moor stern to or bows to on the quay on the left as
you come in. Or put (very) long lines ashore on the
other side. Alternatively go on the out side of the
rock wall with long lines ashore. This is a nice place
to moor as you can swim in clear water off the
transom. Some yachts moor on the wall on the right
as you come in but it is too shallow for our yachts.
If you want a night onboard there are good anchorages in the bays to the
North and South of the harbour. They are protected from the NW
prevailing winds and have great beaches to explore. Perfect for overnight
stops or just a lunch spot waiting for the wind to fill in.
NO STRESS RATING
MOORING
SWIMMING
SHOPPING
:) :)
:) :)
:) :) :)
:) :)
:) :)
N
N
:) :)
:)
:)
There are a few tavernas to chose from close by to the quay. With our favourite being up the path to the
windmill where they do a good selection of Greek dishes and even bacon and eggs in the morning. There is a
supermarket, sign posted, in the village, which has a basic selection of supplies.
While the sun is setting the best place to go is to the windmill, where there is a nice bar you can sit with a
drink and watch the sun setting.
Nisis Atoko
Six miles to the East
NO STRESS RATING
of Ithaca and four
miles to the South of
MOORING :) :) Meganisi. A great
SWIMMING :) :) :)
place to stop for lunch
SHOPPING
or a morning swim.
dining bars There are two
NOISE anchorages on the
water N
island, One House Bay
electrics
N
on the East side and
Cliff Bay on the South
side. Although
sheltered from the NW prevailing wind, both
anchorages are better in calm conditions due to the
swell.
NISIS ATOKO
ONE HOUSE
BAY
CLIFF BAY
One House Bay is the better, more sheltered anchorage,
where you can anchor in around 10m on a sandy
bottom. Both anchorages can become very busy in peak
season and as always the best spots are taken by lunch
time.
You can stay overnight in very calm conditions however
there are no facilities on the island. However what more
do you need than the crystal clear water.
Nisis Arkoudi
This is not a place to put down an anchor as the
anchorages are all very deep, however it is a nice place
to sail around.
NISIS ARKOUDI
Planning Your Route
To give you an idea of distances between anchorages we have put together 3 basic route plans to get
you started. Using the guide as well as the charts as well as Rod Heikell’s Ionian Guide Book you
will hopefully be able to get an idea of what will be best for your crew.
If you have any special requests or would like a more in depth guide to the area, please do not
hesitate to contact us or ask our staff when you arrive.
1 Week Route Plan North Ionian - 100Nm + Extras
Day 0 - Saturday - Arrive at Gouvia
Day 1 - Sunday - Gouvia to Sivota Mourtos - 24Nm
Day 2 - Monday - Sivota Mourtos to Lakka - 12Nm
Day 3 - Tuesday - Lakka to Giaos/Mongonissi via Emerald Bay - 10/9Nm
Day 4 - Wednesday - Giaos/Mongonissi to Parga - 10Nm
Day 5 - Thursday - Parga to Plataria - 19Nm
Day 6 - Friday - Plataria to Corfu Town/Gouvia - 20/25Nm
Day 7 - Saturday - Depart Gouvia
6
5
1
4
2
3
2 Week Route Plan North Ionian - 170Nm + Extras
Day 1 - Sunday - Gouvia to Sam’s Bay/Kassiopi/Imerolia Bay - 10/12/13Nm
Day 2 - Monday - Sam’s Bay/Kassiopi/Imerolia Bay to Sagiada - 17/19/20Nm
Day 3 - Tuesday - Sagiada to Sivota Mourtos - 17Nm
Day 4 - Wednesday - Sivota Mourtos to Lakka - 12Nm
Day 5 - Thursday - Lakka to Giaos - 4Nm
Day 6 - Friday - Giaos to Mongonissi via Emerald Bay - 6Nm
Day 7 - Saturday - Mongonissi to Two Rock Bay - 15Nm
Day 8 - Sunday - Two Rock Bay to Parga - 6.5Nm
Day 9 - Monday - Parga to Petriti - 23Nm
Day 10 - Tuesday - Petriti to Plataria - 14Nm
Day 11 - Wednesday - Plataria to Corfu Town - 19Nm
Day 12 - Thursday - Corfu Town to St Stephs - 10Nm
Day 13 - Friday - St Stephs to Gouvia - 9Nm
Day 14 - Saturday - Depart Gouvia
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12
2
11
10
9
3
8
4
5
6
7
2 Week Route Plan North and South Ionian - 250Nm + Extras
Day 1 - Sunday - Gouvia to Lakka - 35Nm
Day 2 - Monday - Lakka to Giaos/Mongonissi - 4/5Nm
Day 3 - Tuesday - Giaos/Mongonissi to Preveza via Emerald Bay - 32Nm
Day 4 - Wednesday - Preveza through Lefkas Bridge to Nidri/Vhilo Bay - 18Nm
Day 5 - Thursday - Nidri/Vhilo Bay - Spartahori - 5Nm
Day 6 - Friday - Spartahori - Fiskado - 17Nm
Day 7 - Saturday - Fiskado to Frikes - Round Top/Bottom of Ithaca 10/30Nm
Day 8 - Sunday - Frikes to Kastos - 15Nm
Day 9 - Monday - Kastos to Abeleke Bay - 15Nm
Day 10 - Tuesday - Abeleke Bay to Parga - 41Nm
Day 11 - Wednesday - Parga to Sivota Mourtos - 15Nm
Day 12 - Thursday - Sivota Mourtos to Corfu Town 19Nm
Day 13 - Friday - Corfu Town to Agni/St Stephanos - 8/10Nm
Day 14 - Saturday - Agni to Gouvia, Depart from Gouvia - 6/8Nm
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12
11
10
1
2
3
4
6
9
5 8
7
Thank you,
Thank you for reading our harbour guide we hope you have found it useful, if you
have any suggestions please don’t hesitate to get contact us at:
E-mail - [email protected]
Website - www.nostressyachting.com
We hope you enjoy your holiday with us and we look forward to seeing you again!
Exclusively yours,

Harbour Guide 2015 - No Stress Yachting

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