#15 Ionian Sea 2022
Sailing trip in the Ionian Sea 2022
Foreword
In autumn 2022, we, Christian, Otto, Jan, Mathias, Tobias, Nils and Thomas, had the opportunity to go on a sailing trip in the Ionian Sea. We were an experienced crew who had sailed together many times. Our goal was to experience the beauty of the Greek islands and have a little fun along the way.
Day 1: Lefkas - Ormos Sivota
On Sunday morning, October 9, 2022, we started our journey from Lefkas. The weather was perfect, with sunshine and a light wind. After about two hours we reached Ormos Sivota, a small bay with a picturesque harbor. We anchored there and spent the rest of the day swimming, snorkeling and eating.
Day 2: Ormos Sivota - Fiskardo
The next day we sailed from Ormos Sivota to Fiskardo, one of the most beautiful towns on Kefalonia. The crossing took about three hours. In Fiskardo we anchored in the harbor and strolled through the winding streets of the old town. In the evening we ate in a traditional Greek restaurant.
Day 3: Fiskardo - Ormos Ayios Evefemias
On Tuesday we continued to Ormos Ayios Evefemias, a small bay on Ithaca. The crossing took about two hours. In Ormos Ayios Evefemias we anchored in a quiet bay and spent the day sunbathing and swimming.
Day 4: Ormos Ayios Evefemias - Kalamos
On Wednesday we sailed from Ormos Ayios Evefemias to Kalamos, an island in the northwest Ionian Sea. The crossing took about five hours. In Kalamos we anchored in the harbor and made our way into the town. There we strolled through the alleys, visited a small market and ate in a restaurant overlooking the sea.
Day 5: Kalamos - Lefkas
On Thursday we decided to head back. The crossing to Lefkas took about three hours. In Lefkas we anchored in the harbor and prepared for the journey home.
Highlights
The crossing from Ormos Sivota to Fiskardo was particularly beautiful. We had a great view of the coast of Kefalonia.
In Fiskardo we found a very nice restaurant where we ate excellent food.
The bay of Ormos Ayios Evefemias was perfect for a day of swimming. The water was crystal clear and there were lots of fish to see.
We had a small incident in Kalamos. During the night our anchor didn't hold and we hit the boat next to us. Luckily, everything turned out well.
Conclusion
We had a great sailing trip in the Ionian Sea. The Greek islands are beautiful and the people are very friendly. We gained a lot of new impressions and had a lot of fun.
Tips for sailors
The anchorages in the Ionian Sea are generally well protected. However, you should be careful of strong winds from the north.
The Greek ports are generally well organized. However, there may be waiting times when there are large crowds.
Greek cuisine is very tasty. There are many good restaurants that offer traditional dishes.
Ports
Ormos Sivota
Ormos Sivota is a small bay with a picturesque harbor. The harbor is well protected and has space for about 50 yachts. The infrastructure is well developed. There is a supermarket, restaurants and bars.
Fiskardo
Fiskardo is one of the most beautiful towns on Kefalonia. The old town is picturesque and offers many sights. The harbor is well protected and has space for about 100 yachts. The infrastructure is well developed. There is a supermarket, restaurants and bars.
Ormos Ayios Evefemias
Ormos Ayios Evefemias is a small bay on Ithaca. The bay is quiet and has space for about 20 yachts. The infrastructure is simple. There is a small supermarket and a tavern.
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