Yachtcharter Corfu

Discover the “green island” off the west coast of Greece in the Ionian Sea with a Corfu yacht charter. On the second largest Ionian island you will be welcomed by Mediterranean vegetation, pleasant climate and exciting scenes of Greek mythology.

In addition to Corfu, you can explore the Ionian islands of Paxos and Antipaxos on a week's visit, and, with more time, include others in your itinerary. The area, which is still considered a hidden gem in many parts, promises a variety of islands with picturesque bays, lush nature and beautiful old port towns. 

Allow yourself to be enchanted by the beauty and Greek hospitality in this serene archipelago, suitable for families and sailing beginners. A stable weather situation with many sunny hours, easy-to-navigate routes, and an area protected from swell and strong winds make for a wonderful charter experience.

Climate: Mediterranean, with average temperatures around 25 °C
Winds: Maestro
Sailing season: May to October 

Yacht charter Corfu

Corfu is the most populous of the Ionian Islands and is located south of the so-called "boot heel" of Italy, bordering the Albanian coast to the north to within two kilometers, where the Corfu Straits separate the two coasts.

Corfu is an exceptionally green island and is characterized by its mild temperatures. The landscape is characterized by the ubiquitous olive trees, pine forests, vineyards and the hilly and mountainous terrain from which Pantokrator and Agii Deka rise. Along the 217 km of coastline there are beautiful bays and beaches.

The Marina Gouvia, located 6 km north of Corfu Town, is well organized and offers berths for more than 1000 yachts. On site at the marina area you will find everything from bars, restaurants to supermarkets and even sports facilities, for everyday use and relaxed leisure. Another authentic Greek port to launch from is in Benitses, also on the east coast of Corfu.

Arrival: Corfu can be reached via direct flights from Germany to Kerkya International Airport. To the Marina Gouvia it takes only a 20-minute cab ride.

From Marina Gouvia you can start your Greek cruise without any worries. © elenakirey/AdobeStock

Corfu Town - Greek savoir-vivre among Venetian buildings

Corfu, which is located directly between the Adriatic and the Ionian Sea, can already look back on a changeable past, as the island has already been under French, British and Venetian rule, which means that it has been constantly influenced by a wide variety of cultures, which can be seen especially in the architecture in Corfu Town. Therefore, the island does not immediately appear as typically Greek.

The capital, also called Kérkyra, is the tourist center of the island and is located on the east coast of the island. It is flanked by two Venetian forts. Above all, the architecture of the historic old town of Kambiello, which UNESCO has designated a World Heritage Site, reflects the influence of past times in a beautiful way, in the form of beautiful alleys and venerable 300-year-old buildings and a magnificent street with arcades from the French era.

In Corfu Town you can choose between a wide range of cafes, taverns and restaurants to get closer to Greek cuisine and experience the warmth of the people. At the end of the harbor in Corfu Town, another small highlight awaits you in the form of an old fortress that offers a picturesque view over Gartisa Bay.

You should not miss to go to Mon Repos Castle, which is located on the Kanoni peninsula, about 4 km from Corfu Town. In the building where Prince Philip was born, which functions as a museum, many objects from the time of the British nobility on the island are exhibited. A stroll in the surrounding park will take you to the magnificent ruins of the temples of Hera and Kardaki. A hidden highlight is the neat 15th century monastery of Vlacherna, which can only be reached via a small causeway near Kanoni and appears as a beautiful photo motif with its red tiled roof.

Explore the coastal stretches of the mainland and Corfu.

If you head south from the marina in Corfu, the east coast of Corfu in particular makes for great stopovers. There you will find beautiful beaches and bays that invite you to swim and snorkel, and dreamy, charming fishing villages.

Drop anchor at the seaside resort of Benitses, south of Corfu Town, and follow in the footsteps of European nobility. The Austrian Empress Sissi and the German Emperor Wilhelm II left their traces on Corfu in the form of the Achilleion, which often served as their summer residence in the past two centuries. The lively village center invites you to relax with several taverns, bars and cafes.

In the small fishing village of Petriti with its tranquil fishing port you will find peace and quiet, a small natural beach and taverns that offer good cuisine and a beautiful mainland panorama.

Sailing trips around Corfu can continue in Kassiopi in the northeast of Corfu. There you will sail into an idyllic fishing port and can relax among an old monastery, cozy alleys and taverns. You can see the mountains of Albania and Greece from Kassiopi.

In addition, stages to the Greek mainland to Mourtos Syvota, 19 nm from the marina in Corfu Town, are an option. The atmospheric town of Parga further south of Mourtos Syvota, with its 11th century Venetian castle, is also recommended for strolling along the waterfront promenades and letting time pass in the alleys of the old town.

Corfu or Kérkyra means the green island, the climate here favors the growth of orchids, olive trees, oaks and various wild flowers. ©Slavko Sereda/AdobeStock

Discovering the gentleness of the Ionian islands - myth of antiquity and natural beauty

1 week: Corfu - Paxos - Antipaxos - mainland - Corfu

2 weeks: Corfu - Paxos - Preveza - Kefalonia - Ithaca - Lefkada - Antipaxos - Corfu

From Corfu you can enter the territory of the Ionian Islands, which extends south of the island, turning to the gentler side of Hellas. A charter cruise through the area of the Ionian Islands brings with it an incomparable charm, as beautiful islands not too far from each other can be combined with many harbor towns and relaxed sailing conditions. Moreover, there are numerous smaller islands in the archipelago, some of them uninhabited, where you can go on small adventures. Beautiful anchor bays and gorgeous sandy beaches are waiting for you.

The green Ionian Islands are also a suitable area for sailing beginners and families, as the islands are sheltered and there are rarely strong winds. Many hours of sunshine with moderate wind and sea conditions make for a pleasant charter trip. In the Ionian archipelago the summer wind Maestro prevails, which provides for a relaxed situation. Up to 5 Beaufort from west to north direction the Maestro can reach in the afternoon hours, so that also more ambitious cruises are possible.

33 resp. 37 nm south of Corfu you will discover two real pearls in the northern area of the Ionian archipelago with the neighboring islands Paxos and Antipaxos. There you will dive into a green, colorful world of exotic beaches, spectacular cliffs, blooming nature and small, inviting promenades in the main towns of the islands like Gaios or Lekka. Little developed for tourism, there you can enjoy the tranquility and harmony with nature and the sea.

On Lefkada, completely untouched by mass tourism, you can enjoy the green side and the originality of the island in the mountains to the fullest. You can relax on the beautiful beaches with turquoise water. If you rather want to plan a week trip through the southern Ionian Islands, you can also start from here.

Paradise continues on Ithaca, where you can follow in the footsteps of Homer and Odysseus amidst green mountain landscapes, colorful villages and rock formations and a multitude of picturesque beaches.

The largest Ionian island Kefalonia is a real highlight in the Ionian archipelago, where you can go exploring in the Melissani Caves and discover great and exciting harbor towns, bays and villages around the island, which promise some nature, history and hidden highlights.

Find your personal dream bay around the Greek islands - here around the island of Paxos. © aerial-drone/AdobeStock

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