Corfu
via Kassiopi & Sagiada.
Sail a yacht charter from Corfu to Kassiopi and Sagiada. Explore Byzantine forts, hidden coves, lush Ionian landscapes & the timeless charm of Greece’s north Ionian coast.
Day-by-day route
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Corfu (Gouvia Marina) → Kassiopi
Easy 14 nm leg out of Gouvia Marina up the eastern shore of Corfu to Kassiopi — the harbour village at the foot of a 13th-century Byzantine castle. The Albanian coast sits 1.5 nm across the strait; Mount Pantokrator (906 m) rises behind the village.
Distance
9 NM
Sailing
~1.8h at 5 kn
Route at a glance
Route summary
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Day-by-day journey
Named anchorages, restaurants, and route notes for every leg of the week — written by sailors who've actually run this passage.
Corfu (Gouvia Marina) → Kassiopi
Starting your journey in Gouvia Marina, where elegant ships bob in the shadow of Venetian past, Sail north on the rocky coast of the island, passing olive trees and monasteries by cliffs. In Kassiopi, a picturesque town capped with a Byzantine castle, dock. Swim at Bataria Beach, its stones polished smooth by the Ionian's turquoise waves, then eat pastitsada (cinnamon-laced beef stew) at a taverna nest under old plane trees. Wander the harbor lighted by lanterns as night sets; the smell of jasmine mingles with sea salt.
Things to do
Walk the Byzantine castle ruins
Swim at smooth-pebble Bataria Beach
Hike the Mount Pantokrator trail
Pastitsada beef stew at a plane-shaded taverna
Mooring tip
Kassiopi small harbour quay — pre-book in summer. Anchor in nearby Avlaki bay 1 nm east on sand at 4-6 m for an alternative.
Kassiopi → Ereikoussa
Glide northwest to Ereikoussa, the smallest of the Diapontia Islands, where unspoiled beaches collide with pine woods. Anchor in the lazy harbor, where visitors are outnumbered by fishing boats. Walk to the hilltop church for views of Albania's far-off mountains or snorkel the glittering depths of the Blue Cave. Eat bianco, garlicky fish stew, in a family-run taverna; the stars on the quiet water seem like diamonds. Tip: This is Greece as it once was—quiet, unvarnished, and rather magical.
Things to do
Hike to the hilltop chapel
Snorkel the Blue Cave shore
Walk Bragini sandy beach
Bianco garlic-fish stew at a family taverna
Mooring tip
Ereikoussa harbour quay is small — first-come. Anchor on sand off the main beach at 4-6 m, sheltered from S/SE.
Ereikoussa → Ereikoussa
Free day to unload. Claim Braghini Beach as your own; paddle to Othonoi, the legendary island of Calypso; its beautiful sand flanked by cedar trees is yours. Lunch is feta and sun-warmed tomatoes at a seaside picnic table; afterward, siesta in a hammock stretched between pines. Join residents for raki and dominoes at the kafeneio by dusk to hear laughter across the harbour.
Things to do
Cedar-shaded Bragini Beach picnic
Optional sail to Othonoi
Tour Calypso's legendary cave
Late raki at the kafeneio
Mooring tip
Othonoi has a small harbour quay — first-come. Plan day return to Ereikoussa for the night.
Ereikoussa → Sagiada
Go east to Sagiada, a mainland fishing community where Greece joins Albania. Dock at a harbour bustling with yells of "Yassou!," clattering fishing nets. At a seaside ouzeri, feast on grilled sardines and stroll the peaceful alleyways where time moves to the rhythm of the sea. Local secret: Worth an early wake-up, the Kalamas River Delta nearby teems with flamingos at sunrise.
Things to do
Sunrise birdwatching at Kalamas Delta
Walk Sagiada working harbour
Try mussels at a quayside ouzeri
Day-trip to ancient Bouthrotum (Albania)
Mooring tip
Small fishing-port quay — first-come. Cross-border to Albania is permissible with pre-arranged transit log.
Sagiada → Mourtos
Go south to Mourtos, a group of islets in the Syvota archipelago. Drop anchor in the Blue Lagoon; its sapphire to emerald water gradient is gradual. Swim, paddleboard, or just float; then land in Syvota's harbor for bourdeto (spicy scorpionfish stew) at a taverna covered in bougainvillea. Watch the bay spark with the lights of yachts and laughter as evening falls.
Things to do
Swim the Blue Lagoon
Paddleboard between the islets
Walk the Sivota waterfront
Bourdeto scorpionfish stew at the taverna
Mooring tip
Sivota harbour quay or stern-to inside the bay. Anchor in the Blue Lagoon for swim stop; not for overnight in summer.
Mourtos → Corfu
Go back to Corfu, but first stop in Paleokastritsa, where legends of Odysseus shipwrecked find azure bays cradled on cliffs. Explore Agios Spiridon Beach then sail into the Old Port of Corfu Town. Search for kumquat liqueur and gold-thread needlework by meandering the UNESCO-listed lanes of the Liston. At a courtyard taverna, toast your trip with sofrito—veal in wine sauce—while the sound of accordions floats from secret alleyways.
Things to do
Stop at Paleokastritsa azure coves
Walk the UNESCO Corfu Old Town
Tour the Old Fortress
Sofrito veal stew at a Liston taverna
Mooring tip
Gouvia Marina is the standard charter berth; Corfu Town quay is short-stay only.
Corfu → Check-out
One farewell cappuccino at Café Bristol, its marble tables glistened in Habsburg grandeur. Walk the Spianada, the biggest square in Europe, where cricket matches take place under the Old Fortress. Disembark carrying olive oil soap, a heart full of Ionian sunshine, and the serene assurance that Corfu—like all great loves—will welcome you back in a suitcase.
Things to do
Cappuccino on the Liston arcades
Walk the Spianada (largest square in Europe)
Visit Corfu Asian Art Museum
Pack-and-clean for handover
Mooring tip
Gouvia Marina handover — confirm fuel slot and clean-time the evening before.
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