1 Week

Cruise in

Greece Sarande (Albania)-Sarande

The Greek Ionian Islands south of Corfu are a wonderful cruising area, full of pine clad bays, olive groves and sandy beaches. There are some great islands to visit, with Paxos, Levkas, Cephalonia, Ithaca being the largest and Meganisi, Kastos and Kalamos being some of the smaller. The waters are clear and clean and the wind is gentle for relaxed sailing. The cuisine is typically Greek and each island has its own

speciality. A one or even better two week cruise in this area makes a perfect sailing holiday.

We start and finish the cruising in Sarande in Albania to satisfy Greek charter regulations. Sarande is a short ferry ride from Corfu old town. It’s currency is the Albanian Lek.

You will board Bellacha in Saranda having taken the ferry from Corfu old town. We will sail down to Gouvia on Corfu to complete Greek entry regulations. Then out for the night to anchor in the charming hamlet of Kalami..

Saranda 20 miles

Day one,

Today we sail north around the top of Corfu, past it’s famous white cliffs.

Palaokastitsa is a charming small Greek town on the West side of Corfu, famous for its stunning beaches, it’s caves and hill top monastery.

Palaokastritsa

30 miles

Day two

Sailing South along the west coast of Corfu, we head to Lakka. It is the Northern most fishing port on Paxos and is a fabulous, turquoise, horseshoe shaped bay surrounded by olive and Cyprus trees. There are many bars and tavernas along the quay side

Lakka 28 miles

Day Three

A short sail South is Gaios, the capital town of Paxos.

This is a loverly port for yachts and famous for its olive oil. For tranquility It’s best to anchor off and take the tender ashore . Shopping, bars and tavernas are found ashore.

Gaios 10 miles

Day 4

Today we cross over to the Greek mainland and head north.

Mourtos is sheltered by the off lying Sivota islands. We moor sten to the island of Agios Nikolaos and take the tender ashore to this popular, chic and cosmopolitan seaside town .

Mourtos/Sivota

Day 5

15 miles

We continue to head North to Kouloura, a pretty little fishing village with a small working harbour, we anchor in the bay. It’s a typically Greek setting and probably the most painted view on the island of Corfu.

Kouloura 25 miles

Day 6

Our last day and still heading North to Gouvia to formally leave Greece and then head over to Sarande to check into in Albania . It’s the Southern most resort on the Albanian Riviera. It is a horseshoe shaped bay with sandy beaches and coastal promenades . There are ancient remains of a Christian Basillica, and a Jewish synagogue in town.

Sarande 20 miles

Day 7

Geography

The route