South Route

South Route – Ionian islands

7-Day Sailing from Corfu

 

Day                                           Port                    NM
SaturdayCorfu (Marina Gouvia)
SundaySivota (Mourtos Island)22
MondayPaxoi – Antipaxoi18
TuesdayLefkas Town30
WednesdayParga30
ThursdayPetriti – Benitses30.5
FridayCorfu (Marina Gouvia)9
Total 139.5 NM

The trip destinations

Marina gouvia
Corfu, Marina Gouvia
Sivora
Sivota, Mourtos Island
Paxoi antipaxoi
Paxoi & Antipaxoi
Lefkas
Lefkas Town
Παργα
Parga
Bennitss
Petriti & Benitses

Your journey begins at Marina Gouvia, offering a comfortable and organized starting point for your southern Ionian itinerary.

Highlights

  • Premium embarkation facilities at Marina Gouvia.
  • Easy provisioning and preparation before departure.
  • Relaxed first evening onboard before sailing begins.

Insider Tip
Complete provisioning early and keep your first evening restful so you can enjoy an early and relaxed departure the next morning.

Sailing toward the mainland coastline, you reach Sivota, known for its emerald waters and sheltered bays ideal for swimming.

Highlights

  • Scenic open-water passage toward mainland Epirus.
  • Exceptional swimming anchorages around Mourtos Island.
  • Relaxed waterfront dining in Sivota village.

Insider Tip
Anchor between the surrounding islets near Mourtos for calmer swimming conditions and better protection from afternoon winds.

Explore Paxoi’s elegant harbors and Antipaxoi’s famous turquoise beaches, offering some of the best swimming spots in Greece.

Highlights

  • Naturally protected anchorage in Lakka Bay.
  • Elegant harbor life in Gaios village.
  • Iconic turquoise swimming waters of Antipaxoi.

Insider Tip
Visit Antipaxoi earlier in the afternoon before day-boats depart so you can enjoy calmer conditions and quieter beaches.

A longer sailing day leads to Lefkas, a vibrant hub with excellent marina facilities and lively waterfront atmosphere.

Highlights

  • Rewarding longer sailing passage southward.
  • Well-organized marina facilities in Lefkas Town.
  • Vibrant waterfront dining and evening atmosphere.

Insider Tip
Plan your arrival carefully around bridge opening schedules to ensure a smooth and relaxed marina entry.

Return north toward Parga, one of the Ionian’s most scenic towns, with colorful architecture and a Venetian fortress.

Highlights

  • Iconic colorful harbor scenery.
  • Venetian fortress overlooking the bay.
  • Elegant evening dining along the waterfront.

Insider Tip
Anchor slightly outside the main harbor if crowded and access the town comfortably by tender.

A combination of authentic village life in Petriti and a more organized marina stop in Benitses.

Highlights

  • Authentic fishing-village charm in Petriti.
  • Excellent seafood dining along the harbor.
  • Comfortable marina stop at Benitses.

Insider Tip
Ask local tavernas in Petriti for the catch of the day—many specialties are not listed on menus.

A short and relaxed final sail back to Marina Gouvia concludes your journey.

Highlights

  • Relaxed final coastal sailing passage.
  • Opportunity for a last swim stop before return.
  • Comfortable closing evening at Marina Gouvia.

Insider Tip
Plan refueling early upon arrival to keep your final evening onboard relaxed and uninterrupted.

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