South Ionian Sea – Zante

You can sail South to Zante island at the famous shipwreck (Nauagio) beach. You can swim there and enjoy the magnificent electric blue water as well as the panoramic view from the top. Later on, you can sail from the west side of the island all the way to the South side at Marathonisi Island for the night. On a good day without wind you can moor at the Nauagio beach. Due to the open sea, however, there is a good chance of strong swel even without wind.

At Marathonisi Island you can see the beautiful sea turtles Kareta-Kareta.

For dinner, we strongly advise one of the best taverns you will visit in the Ionian Islands, "Aperito" at Aghios Swstis.

Katakolon is one of the busiest ports in Greece for Cruise ships due to its picturesque environment and its proximity to Ancient Olympia, the birth place of the Olympic Games (34km).

Zakynthos offers many interesting things to the visitor such as the famous Zante church of San Dionisio, that keeps the relics of the saint, the numerous museums and the characteristic squares of D. Solomos and Saint Mark; this one dated back to the Venetian period and with the only one catholic church of the island.
Besides the seafront (marine road) and the small internal streets of the city there is a very interesting borough around the ruins of the ancient Venetian castle located at the top of the hill of Strani at the back of the city.
Here the tiny and silent alleys, the old houses with the courtyard with flowers and the enchanting landscape dominating the bay of the city of Zakynthos will make your holiday unique and unforgettable.

The Blue Caves consist of particular geologic formations giving life to a succession of caves along the North-West coast of the island; they start soon after Agios Nikolaos to end near Skinari Cape.

Their name is due to the particular reflections of the water in the caves and you can visit most of them.

Aghios Nikolaos is one of the most popular beaches on the island, and the area is full of facilities, including places to stay, taverns, restaurants, bars, and watersport centers! The sandy seashore and clear turquoise waters make the beach of Agios Nikolaos suitable for families with small children, but at the same time, it is also frequented by young people!

For the most part, it is well organized, boasting sunbeds and sun umbrellas for rent, while you will also find a few quiet, non-organized spots. The beach can easily be approached by car, whilst the same road will take you to the small photogenic chapel that overlooks the sea!

You can sail straight to Ithaca Island and you can visit Talaros beach on the southeast side, a secluded place that can be reached only by sea. Next to it, is the small island of Lygia. You can enjoy swimming and according to the wind conditions, you can moor either on the South or North side of Lygia.

On your last day you can sail to the north to visit the exotic Afales beach.
If the weather allows you can moor in one of its small bays and enjoy a day of relaxation and seclusion. On your way back, you can visit Fiscardo for lunch or coffee.

Later in the day as you will need to reach Sami marina around 17:00 - 18:00. You should find some time to visit the unique sea cave of Melissani. Our base manager would be more than happy to assist you with information on how to reach the cave.