Italy - 0039 339 2768589 Greece - 0030 6930411991 Email – [email protected] Website - www.skippersailing.eu Lefkada Meganisi Skorpions Kastos Kalamos Ithaca Kefalonia Zakynthos The fourth largest of the Ionian Islands, known as “Eptanisia” in Greek. It is less than 100 meters from the mainland of Greece linked by a floating bridge. Lefkada has an exceptional flora with many pine forests, olive groves and cypress trees creating the distinctive landscape. 70% mountainous, its highest peak being 1182m situated in the center of the island at Stavrota. The private Island belonging to the famous shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis. Since the death of most of the family ownership has fallen to Athina , his granddaughter, who has apparently put the island up for sale recently. Swimming here in the crystal clear waters is a must. A small island to the east of Lefkada approximately 20 sq km. It has a permanent population of 1,200 and consists of three villages, Spartachori, Vathy and Katomeri each with pretty little ports. There are several bays where safe harbour can be found and the southeast coast has a few caves, including the famous cave of Papanikolis, which has a history of being the hiding place of a submarine during the Second World War and is also the second largest cave in Greece. A very small uninhabited island between Meganisi and Kastos. A haven for wild birds and sometimes home to the rare Mediterranean monk seal, it also provides habitat for a colony of protected species of large clam. Its’ transparent blue water makes for a fabulous swim stop. This small unspoiled island has a surface area of 6 sq km and is only 900 meters at its widest point. Around 50 people inhabit this timeless village with its beautiful coastline and many hidden beaches of white and turquoise. A little busier than Kastos but still not much in the way of tourism, only 20 sq km, home to around 500 people. Its highest peak is 200m. Half covered in a pine forest of a particular genus which grows almost to the waters’ edge in places such as Asprogiali, a stunning little beach on the northern tip of the island. Legendary home of Odysseus according to some historians. Since the earthquake of 1953, the main port, Vathy, was rebuilt in the Venetian style, creating a beautifully picturesque bay. One of the larger Ionian Islands famous for its beautiful beaches but more famous amongst sailors for the strong winds that form in the Ithaca – Kefalonia channel, providing some excellent sailing opportunities. The spectacular coastline of Zakynthos is famous. In the north the Blue Caves and Shipwreck Beach, at the south a national marine park with nesting sites of the loggerhead turtle. The island is diverse enough to provide places to relax and get away from it all but also caters to those looking for full on entertainment. .