Ionian Islands Sailing Itineraries

About the Ionian Islands

Greece's Greenest Sailing Ground

Wind and sailing conditions in the Ionian Sea are ideal and predictable. From May to September, the wind blows from the northwest at Force 2-5. In spring and fall, the wind is less strong and generally blows from the southwest. An ideal starting point for your cruise is our base in Gouvia Marina, Corfu.

The Ionian Islands are an archipelago in the Ionian Sea, starting in southern Albania, continuing along the coasts of Epirus and Acarnania, ending off the western coasts of the Peloponnese. Part of them today constitutes a periphery of Greece.

The Ionian Islands are made up of seven main islands near the western coasts of Greece, which gave them the name of Sept-Îles or Heptanesi, as well as several minor islands including the Diapontic Islands, the Echinades and Strophades Islands.

The vegetation is abundant and luxuriant, with forests, cypresses and olive trees, thanks to a mild, cooler and relatively humid climate. Located in a seismic zone, the Ionian Islands offer beautiful mountainous landscapes, towering chalky cliffs and sandy beaches which are among the most beautiful in Greece.

Each island has its own personality - some seaside resorts and others more authentic.