Yacht charter in Preveza – sail the Ionian – Page 6

Why start an Ionian charter in Preveza?

Aktion airport (PVK), with direct summer flights from much of Europe, is a few minutes from Cleopatra Marina and about 15 minutes from Preveza through the tunnel under the strait. You can land in the morning and be sailing the same afternoon.

The Lefkada canal lies just south, so the Inland Sea between Lefkada, Meganisi and the mainland is within easy reach on day one.

A week in the Ionian from Preveza

A classic week heads south through the Lefkada canal to Meganisi, Kalamos and Kastos, then on to Ithaca and the north of Kefalonia. Heading north instead, Parga and the islands of Paxos and Antipaxos are a day's sail away; Corfu lies beyond them.

The Ionian is known for gentle conditions: calm mornings and a steady north-westerly breeze, the maistro, most summer afternoons. It is one of the best areas in Greece for a first charter.

Three bases, one page

Boats sail from Preveza's main port, Preveza Marina and Cleopatra Marina at Aktio. All three are listed together here.

Bareboat or with a skipper

For a bareboat charter in Greece, the skipper needs a recognised licence such as the ICC, and a second crew member needs sailing experience. Some Preveza boats can be booked with a skipper. Most boats are chartered by the week, Saturday to Saturday. See all yacht charters in Greece.