Dreaming of a Sailing Holiday? Try the Ionian Islands in Greece

Are you thinking of a nice sailing in Greece? ThenWhen you are sailing in Greece, it is very
why not visit Ionian Islands. The Ionian Islands cancommon to sight gulet motorsailers, yachts,
be distinguished by its medieval and ancient Greekflotillas, and bareboats. If you are taking your
sites, exotic wildlife, fertile vegetation, impressiveholiday with your kids or the whole family, sailing
scenery, and most of all its trouble-free sailingin Ionian Islands is ideal for you. This is because
conditions. Many tourist and local sailors love Ionianthe islands has calm seas and gentle winds.
Islands almost perfect marine environment.Travelers who are not excperienced in sailing can
Because of the place's arable soil, it is veryalso take advantage of the islands nice climate.
abundant with different kinds of fruits andIn Ionian Islands, there are 3 yacht charter bases
vegetables. The islands first inhabitants were thethat can be used in your sailing. These include
Ancient Greeks. They first arrived to the islandsCorfu, Preveza, and Lefkas. Among the three
probably near the beginning of the 9th or 10thbases, the Lefkas (also called by the locals as
century BC. However, it was later ruled by other"Leucas") port is considered by many tourist
western civilizations. Among them are the Romansailors as the most beautiful. The reason for this
(146 BC), Byzantium (300 AD), and the Venetianis that Lefkas has exotic and flawlessly trekked
Empires (1204 AD). Subsequently, before it wasmountains coupled with a very suitable
acquired by Greece in 1864 and claimed the islandMediterranean climate. Moreover, Lefkas has also
as part of the country's official territory, the islandone of the country's most stunning resorts and
was previously yielded to other countries. Thesebeaches. Nikiana, Perigiali, and Nidri are among
include France (1807), Russia (1799), TurkeyLefkas' most striking beach resorts. On the other
(1799), and the United Kingdom (1815).hand, some sailing tourists favor the Preveza port.
Ionian Islands is also recognized as Eptanisa or theIt is located along the Amvrakia Gulf. The port is
Seven Islands because of its 7 major islands.distinguished by its sturdy crosscurrent.
Because of its mild climate and nice ports, itSailing in Greece has never been this exciting.
became one of Greece's most visited yachtAside from enjoying Ionian Islands scenic
charter areas along the east coast of theenvironment, you can also take pleasure in the
Mediterranean Sea.island's fascinating ancient histories.