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
Day-by-day route
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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
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) → 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 → 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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