We will sail in the north Ionian Sea which is the sea between the Greek and the Italian mainland.
The Ionian Sea is one of the most popular sailing destinations worldwide. The reasons are the incomparable beauty of the Ionian islands, the unique deep blue color of the seas and the moderate winds that prevail during the summer. Indeed, the north-west prevailing winds (maistro) are by far gentler than the northeast prevailing winds (meltemi) in the Aegean Sea.
The Greeks call the Ionian islands the Heptanese, which means the ‘Seven Islands’ (Greek: Ἑπτάνησα, Latin: Eptaneso). These seven islands, from north to south, are Corfu, Paxos, Lefkas, Ithaca, Kefalonia, Zante and Kythera. The largest island and the capital of Heptanese region is Corfu.
Apart from the big seven islands, the Ionian Sea includes many smaller islands. The most well-known are Kalamos, Kastos, Meganisi, and Skorpios, the island that Aristotle Onassis bought and spent his summers with Jackie Kennedy- Onassis.
The Ionian islands are not only famous for their beauty, but they also offer a variety of activities spanning from sightseeing and visiting ancient historical sites to dining out in nice restaurants and taverns. Additionally, most of them provide nightlife options for all kinds of taste.
