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— Route · 7 days · one-way
Yacht charter route · Ionian

Corfu
via Paxos & Antipaxos.

Sail a yacht charter from Corfu to Paxos and Parga. Explore turquoise coves, olive-groved Paxos, Venetian castles & coastal charm of the Ionian Sea

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Paxos
Day 1

Corfu (Gouvia Marina) → Paxos

Long 30 nm leg south out of Gouvia Marina to Gaios on Paxos — the main harbour of the smallest Ionian inhabited island. Gaios sits behind a natural breakwater of two small wooded islets (Panagia and Agios Nikolaos), forming a near-perfect protected harbour.

Distance

31 NM

Sailing

~6.2h at 5 kn

— At a glance

Route at a glance

Best season
May – mid-October (peak Jun – Sep, calmer winds)
Duration
7 days · Sat – Sat
Departure
Corfu
Sailing area
Ionian

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Day 1 / 7
Paxos
1
Day 1

Corfu (Gouvia Marina) → Paxos

From the Gouvia Marina in Corfu, cut over the turquoise waves of the Ionian toward Paxos, an emerald island filled with olive farms. Dock at Gaios, a harbor so lovely it feels taken from a storybook—pastel structures, Venetian architecture, fishing boats painted sky-blue. Swim the Blue Caves close to Lakka; their waters sparkle like liquid sapphire; then, at a taverna under a canopy of vines, savor ladotyri cheese drizzled with locally olive oil. Anchor early; Gaios's harbor is small yet enchanted.

Things to do

Walk the Gaios pastel waterfront

Visit Panagia islet church

Snorkel the Blue Caves near Lakka

Ladotyri cheese tasting at a taverna

Mooring tip

Gaios town quay is small — anchor early; long stern-to wait in peak. Lakka and Loggos as alternative northern Paxos overnights.

Antipaxos
2
Day 2

Paxos → Antipaxos

A little trip to Antipaxos, where the beaches compete with the Caribbean. Drop anchor at Voutoumi Bay; its cerulean shallows and sugar-white sand call for a lazy floating day. Spot darting fish, climb to a hillside vineyard for a drink of fresh Verdea wine, then snorkel above seagrass meadows. Local secret: The sole taverna on the island offers lobster pasta deserving of the sail by itself.

Things to do

Anchor and float in Voutoumi Bay

Walk to Vrika sandy beach

Hillside Verdea wine tasting

Lobster pasta at the seasonal taverna

Mooring tip

No overnight harbour. Anchor on sand at 4-6 m for the day; return to Paxos for the night.

Parga
3
Day 3

Antipaxos → Parga

Sail east to Parga, a treasure on the mainland where candy-colored homes ascend toward a Venetian castle. Explore Valtos Beach, its golden arc lapped by soft waves, then ascend to the castle ruins for views of the Ionian Sea at sunset. Dinner calls for Saganaki shrimp on a waterfront table, the harbor lights flickering like fireflies.

Things to do

Climb the Venetian castle ruins

Walk over the headland to Valtos Beach

Boat to the Acheron river necromanteion

Saganaki shrimp at a harbour table

Mooring tip

Parga has no marina; town quay short-stay only. Anchor in Valtos Bay or Lichnos Bay on sand at 5-7 m for an overnight.

Sivota
4
Day 4

Parga → Sivota

Slide south from Sivota, a horseshoe bay surrounded by cypress trees. Swim the Blue Lagoon; its waters are so pure you will see your shadow on the seabed; then, land in the village for bourdeto, a local specialty—a spicy fish stew. Sip a mastiha cocktail as yachts shine under the amber heavens in evening tones.

Things to do

Swim the Blue Lagoon

Paddleboard between Sivota islets

Bourdeto scorpionfish stew

Mastiha cocktail on a yacht-bay terrace

Mooring tip

Sivota harbour quay or stern-to inside the bay. Anchor in the Blue Lagoon for swim stop; pick a different cove for overnight.

Plataria
5
Day 5

Sivota → Plataria

Head north to Plataria, a tiny fishing community on the edge of the continent. Anchor in the still bay; lapping waves and goat bells are the only sounds there. Lunch at a family taverna on fasolada, or bean soup, then paddleboard to Sykia Cave, a sea tunnel where sunshine gold-painted walls. For panoramic views of Corfu's silhouette, hike the neighboring olive grove walk.

Things to do

Walk the quiet harbourfront

Paddleboard to Sykia sea cave

Olive-grove hill walk for Corfu views

Fasolada bean soup at a family taverna

Mooring tip

Plataria has a small marina + town quay; pre-book for an overnight in summer.

Corfu
6
Day 6

Plataria → Corfu

Retrace your steps to Paleokastritsa, where legend holds Odysseus shipwrecked. Return to Corfu. Swim in the cobalt waves of Agios Spiridon Beach, then sail into Old Port of Corfu Town. Sample kumquat liqueur and hunt Venetian masks as you stroll the arcades of the Liston. Sofrito, garlicky veal, in a courtyard taverna accompanied by accordion music marks farewell meal.

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
7
Day 7

Corfu → Check-out

One farewell espresso at Café Liston, its Habsburg-era grace an homage to Corfu's varied soul. Walk the Spianada Square, where players of cricket play under the Old Fortress, then pick a jar of thyme honey from the market. Because Corfu never really lets you leave, set off with salt-streaked hair, a camera roll of Ionian blues, and a promise to come back.

Things to do

Espresso on the Liston arcades

Walk the Spianada (largest square in Europe)

Browse Corfu market for thyme honey

Pack-and-clean for handover

Mooring tip

Gouvia Marina handover — confirm fuel slot and clean-time the evening before.

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