Best Ionian Islands & Islets to Visit by Sailing Boat

1. Meganisi (Lefkada area)

A must-visit for sailors.

• Deep natural fjords for shelter (Atherinos, Kapali)

• Dozens of small coves perfect for anchoring

• Crystal-clear turquoise bays like Abelaki and Spartochori

2. Atokos (between Ithaca & Kefalonia)

Uninhabited and stunning.

• Famous Blue Lagoon (One House Bay)

• Wild mountains dropping into deep blue water

• Ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and quiet overnights

3. Kalamos (Lefkada channel)

A peaceful, traditional island perfect for sailors.

• Beautiful anchorages (Port Leone, Agrapidia)

• Dramatic landscape and pine-covered hills

• One of the most relaxed overnight islands

4. Kastos (near Kalamos)

Ultra-quiet and picturesque.

• Small bays, crystal waters, and a lovely harbor

• Wind-protected side ideal for anchoring

• Amazing sunrise views

5. Antipaxos

Tropical-looking waters in Greece.

• Voutoumi & Vrika: some of the clearest waters in the Ionian

• Blue caves along the south coast

• Perfect for day anchoring and swimming

6. Skorpios & Skorpidi (Lefkada area)

Private islands (Skorpios partly open by distance), but perfect to sail around.

• Beautiful coastline

• Calm, sheltered waters

• Great quick stops between Lefkada and Meganisi

7. Marathonisi (Zakynthos)

The iconic “turtle island.”

• Shallow turquoise waters

• Sea caves along the coastline

• Ideal for swimming and exploring by dinghy

• Part of the marine park (anchor responsibly)

8. Mathraki / Ereikoussa / Othonoi (north of Corfu)

The Diapontia Islands — remote, clear waters, untouched nature.

• Amazing for long open-sea sailing

• Quiet towns and wild beaches

• Very few boats → true “escape” feeling

9. Moggonisi (Paxos)

A perfect little sailing stop.

• Protected small bay

• Beautiful hill views

• Nice tavernas and calm anchorage

10. Arkoudi

Small, wild, uninhabited.

• Beautiful aquamarine waters

• Great for a quiet swim stop

• Located between Lefkada, Ithaca, and Meganisi