Ionian  Area / IONIAN ISLANDS

Located on the Western side of the mainland of Greece and East of Italy, the Ionian islands are traditionally called the Seven islands (in Modern Greek Eptanisa, “Επτάνησα”) but the area is surrounded by many smaller islands as well. Extremely lush and fertile, they have more vegetation, rain and protected waters than any other region in Greece. Flat seas, real green landscapes, safe anchorages in bays encircled by Olive Groves and pine trees whet any sailor’s appetite to explore the Mediterranean magnificence more and more!

The climate around the Ionian islands is mild with dry-hot summers and rainy-mild winters. This group of islands has an annual average of rainfalls three times higher than any other island in Greece. The weather is warm and the average temperatures are approximately 12 (53,6F) to 30 (86F) degrees Celsius from April to October while during winter they rarely fall below zero. The wind, almost throughout the summer period, blows from North-West at Force 2-5. Even in calm days, sailors enjoy the light breeze blowing from North-East for 2-3 hours in early afternoon. During spring and autumn the wind is less strong blowing from South-West. 

Ionian routes are best for beginners and family sailing since offer safe navigation and less required experience.

With approximately 20 smaller islands (except the known ones) the Ionian islands offer sailing itineraries around many directions.
It is worth paying a visit to three beautiful (but less popular) islands: Othoni, Erikoussa, Mathraki situated North-West of Corfu Island.