{"id":6106,"date":"2025-09-03T00:42:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T22:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/?p=6106"},"modified":"2025-12-22T23:24:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T22:24:22","slug":"sailing-the-southern-ionian-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/en\/sailing-the-southern-ionian-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"Sailing the Southern Ionian Islands Off Season: Why It\u2019s the Best Time to Go"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to the second part of our sailing trip around the Ionian Islands! This time we\u2019re heading south, to islands such as <strong>Atokos, Ithaca, Kefalonia, and Zakynthos.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_28c462-b7 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_28c462-b7 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_28c462-b7\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6106_82557b-5d .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);background-color:rgba(77,45,2,0.02);border-top:2px solid #4d2d02;border-right:2px solid #4d2d02;border-bottom:2px solid #4d2d02;border-left:2px solid #4d2d02;box-shadow:inset 0px 0px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);max-width:500px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6106_82557b-5d .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6106_82557b-5d .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{color:#4d2d02;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6106_82557b-5d .kb-table-of-contents-title{color:#4d2d02;font-family:Cinzel;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6106_82557b-5d .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:inherit;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6106_82557b-5d .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6106_82557b-5d .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6106_82557b-5d .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6106_82557b-5d .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6106_82557b-5d .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6106_82557b-5d .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before{background-color:rgba(77,45,2,0.02);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6106_82557b-5d .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:2px solid #4d2d02;border-right:2px solid #4d2d02;border-bottom:2px solid #4d2d02;border-left:2px solid #4d2d02;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6106_82557b-5d .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:2px solid #4d2d02;border-right:2px solid #4d2d02;border-bottom:2px solid #4d2d02;border-left:2px solid #4d2d02;}}<\/style>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_b5f966-26 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_b5f966-26 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_b5f966-26\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_8e2717-e6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_8e2717-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_8e2717-e6\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Cinzel;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_8e2717-e6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_8e2717-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_8e2717-e6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_8e2717-e6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_8e2717-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_8e2717-e6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_8e2717-e6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_8e2717-e6\">Off-Season Ionian Islands <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like in the previous post, we\u2019re describing off-season sailing, since we visited the <strong>southern Ionian Islands<\/strong> in early spring (March\u2013April). Expect small bays, harbors, the first dive of the season, and even\u2026 an earthquake at sea! Or maybe we should say a \u201cseaquake\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As in the article about the Northern Ionian Islands (which you can read <a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/en\/sailing-northern-ionian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>), we only write about the places we\u2019ve <strong>personally visited<\/strong>. Of course, we didn\u2019t manage to stop in every single bay, but we hope our experiences will help you plan your own cruises and inspire you to visit some of these locations. And sometimes the opposite \u2014 because not everywhere is as picture-perfect as it might seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like in the previous post, below you\u2019ll also find a map with the places mentioned in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for general information about sailing in the Ionian Islands, seasonality, or weather, we also recommend checking <a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/en\/sailing-northern-ionian\/\">Part 1 \u2014 Northern Ionian Islands<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shall we?<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_3ef702-32 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_3ef702-32 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_3ef702-32\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1_lale5UrGb5tpCKk6T_OWk1rbuPfcow&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_255447-01 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_255447-01 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_255447-01\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_1be182-1e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_1be182-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_1be182-1e\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Cinzel;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_1be182-1e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_1be182-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_1be182-1e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_1be182-1e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_1be182-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_1be182-1e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_1be182-1e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_1be182-1e\">Atokos Island <\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_12b871-8c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_12b871-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_12b871-8c\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_12b871-8c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_12b871-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_12b871-8c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_12b871-8c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_12b871-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_12b871-8c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_12b871-8c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_12b871-8c\">Atokos &#8211; General Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a small, private, and uninhabited gem of the Ionian Sea, located between Ithaca and Kastos. It is famous for its crystal-clear waters, picturesque cliffs, and peaceful coves that attract sailors in search of quiet and unspoiled nature. Although in high season, solitude can be hard to find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only trace of human presence here is a tiny chapel, while goats graze on the hillsides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anchoring is possible in one of two bays \u2014 <strong>Cliff Bay<\/strong> to the south or <strong>One House Bay<\/strong> to the east. However, neither is particularly well sheltered from wind and swell. Gusts often sweep down from the hills and cliffs, which can ruin not only a peaceful evening at anchor, but also a night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_d352ea-27, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_d352ea-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_d352ea-27\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_d352ea-27 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_d352ea-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_d352ea-27\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_d352ea-27 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_d352ea-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_d352ea-27\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_d352ea-27 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_d352ea-27\">Atokos &#8211; Anchoring Restrictions<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-container6106_732216-32{overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table6106_732216-32 th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table6106_732216-32 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table6106_732216-32 td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table6106_732216-32 tr{background-color:rgba(255,0,0,0.15);}.kb-table-container .kb-table6106_732216-32 td, .kb-table6106_732216-32 th{border-top:3px solid #ff0000;border-right:3px solid #ff0000;border-bottom:3px solid #ff0000;border-left:3px solid #ff0000;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table6106_732216-32 td, .kb-table6106_732216-32 th{border-top:3px solid #ff0000;border-right:3px solid #ff0000;border-bottom:3px solid #ff0000;border-left:3px solid #ff0000;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table6106_732216-32 td, .kb-table6106_732216-32 th{border-top:3px solid #ff0000;border-right:3px solid #ff0000;border-bottom:3px solid #ff0000;border-left:3px solid #ff0000;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container6106_732216-32 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table6106_732216-32\">\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row6106_57974a-14\">\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6106_d5f138-d7\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>It\u2019s worth mentioning the <strong>official ban on anchoring, swimming, and any water activities <\/strong>within 300 meters of the island, effective from May 1 to October 31. This regulation was introduced to protect the Mediterranean monk seal. In practice, however, sailors report that anchoring is still possible (as of August 2025), even though the ban hasn\u2019t been formally lifted. As is often the case in Greece, flexibility is key \u2014 while also keeping in mind the official regulations. During our visit in early April, the restrictions were not yet in force, and we had the entire island to ourselves. <\/em><br><em>[<a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Atokos-GR.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here <\/a>you can see the official document issued by the Coast Guard, and <a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Atokos-EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here <\/a>its translation.]<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_6edfa6-3d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_6edfa6-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_6edfa6-3d\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_6edfa6-3d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_6edfa6-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_6edfa6-3d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_6edfa6-3d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_6edfa6-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_6edfa6-3d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_6edfa6-3d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_6edfa6-3d\">Atokos &#8211; One House Bay with Pigs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The island\u2019s biggest attraction is <strong>One House Bay<\/strong>, where pigs greet visitors right on the beach. These animals love to jump into the water and eagerly wait for snacks. You don\u2019t have to fly all the way to the Bahamas to swim with pigs! That said, keep in mind they are still wild animals. There have been cases of pig biting tourists, and overzealous pigs have even damaged dinghies or other floating gear. It\u2019s best to approach this \u201cattraction\u201d with caution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We didn\u2019t encounter them during our visit \u2014 perhaps because, off season, the pigs knew treats were scarce. Looks like we\u2019ll have to head to the Bahamas after all! But if <strong>swimming with pigs<\/strong> is high on your wish list, you\u2019ll have a better chance of spotting them closer to the tourist season.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_34c233-9e .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_34c233-9e .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_34c233-9e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_6890d2-04{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_6890d2-04 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_6890d2-04 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_6890d2-04 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_6890d2-04{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_6890d2-04 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_6890d2-04 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-id-6106_6890d2-04 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_6890d2-04 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-6106_6890d2-04 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-6106_6890d2-04 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_6890d2-04 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-6106_6890d2-04 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"3\" data-columns-xl=\"3\" data-columns-md=\"3\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-111116-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-description=\"Empty beach at One House Bay, Atokos\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:683px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:149%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-111116-Kopiowanie-683x1024.jpg\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-111116-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-111116-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-id=\"6134\" class=\"wp-image-6134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-111116-Kopiowanie-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-111116-Kopiowanie-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-111116-Kopiowanie-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-111116-Kopiowanie-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-111116-Kopiowanie.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Empty beach at One House Bay, Atokos<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-110403-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-description=\"Maybe these are pigs&#039; tracks?\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:683px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:149%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-110403-Kopiowanie-683x1024.jpg\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-110403-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-110403-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-id=\"6133\" class=\"wp-image-6133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-110403-Kopiowanie-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-110403-Kopiowanie-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-110403-Kopiowanie-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-110403-Kopiowanie-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-110403-Kopiowanie.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Maybe these are pigs&#8217; tracks?<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-110239-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-description=\"Small chapel is the only building on the island.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:683px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:149%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-110239-Kopiowanie-683x1024.jpg\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-110239-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-110239-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-id=\"6132\" class=\"wp-image-6132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-110239-Kopiowanie-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-110239-Kopiowanie-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-110239-Kopiowanie-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-110239-Kopiowanie-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-110239-Kopiowanie.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Small chapel is the only building on the island.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_27258e-19 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_27258e-19 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_27258e-19\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_b4bbf8-85, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_b4bbf8-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_b4bbf8-85\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Cinzel;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_b4bbf8-85 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_b4bbf8-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_b4bbf8-85\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_b4bbf8-85 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_b4bbf8-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_b4bbf8-85\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_b4bbf8-85 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_b4bbf8-85\">Ithaca<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_832947-72, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_832947-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_832947-72\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_832947-72 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_832947-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_832947-72\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_832947-72 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_832947-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_832947-72\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_832947-72 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_832947-72\">Ithaca \u2013 Where Myth Meets the Ionian Sea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From Atokos, let\u2019s move on to Ithaca. It&#8217;s a small island in the Ionian Sea, best known as the <strong>mythical homeland of Odysseus<\/strong> from Homer\u2019s <em>Odyssey<\/em>. Rugged mountains, crystal-clear waters, and charming villages create a unique blend of history, legend, and natural beauty. While there\u2019s no shortage of yachts during the season, Ithaca is still far more peaceful than many of the busier Greek islands. Absence of mass tourism remains one of its greatest assets. Even if the bays sometimes get crowded, the reward comes in the form of mountain hikes along rarely traveled trails.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_8c7890-e2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_8c7890-e2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_8c7890-e2\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_8c7890-e2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_8c7890-e2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_8c7890-e2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_8c7890-e2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_8c7890-e2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_8c7890-e2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_8c7890-e2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_8c7890-e2\">Vathy, Ithaca<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The island\u2019s largest town is Vathy, which offers a spacious, well-sheltered anchorage, plenty of berths along the quay, a fuel station, and solid town infrastructure. Though it can be noisy and busy, its charm and aesthetics make it a must-stop for many sailors cruising the Ionian Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-container6106_268963-87{overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table6106_268963-87 th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table6106_268963-87 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table6106_268963-87 td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table6106_268963-87 tr{background-color:rgba(77,45,2,0.1);}.kb-table-container .kb-table6106_268963-87 td, .kb-table6106_268963-87 th{border-top:3px solid #4d2d02;border-right:3px solid #4d2d02;border-bottom:3px solid #4d2d02;border-left:3px solid #4d2d02;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table6106_268963-87 td, .kb-table6106_268963-87 th{border-top:3px solid #4d2d02;border-right:3px solid #4d2d02;border-bottom:3px solid #4d2d02;border-left:3px solid #4d2d02;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table6106_268963-87 td, .kb-table6106_268963-87 th{border-top:3px solid #4d2d02;border-right:3px solid #4d2d02;border-bottom:3px solid #4d2d02;border-left:3px solid #4d2d02;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container6106_268963-87 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table6106_268963-87\">\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row6106_8059c0-12\">\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6106_896e97-2b\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\ud83d\udca1 Did you know that the name <em><strong>\u201cVathy\u201d<\/strong><\/em> comes from the Greek word for <em>\u201cdeep\u201d<\/em>? It usually refers to naturally deep, well-protected harbors. There are many places in Greece with the same name, since such safe anchorages were ideal spots for fishing villages and port settlements.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>The town quay<\/strong> (on the western side) and <strong>the port quay<\/strong> (to the south) are, as is often the case in Greece, located right next to a busy road \u2014 which is why we skip them. Instead, we drop anchor, gaining more privacy and a stunning view of the colorful town stretching across the hills above the turquoise bay. <strong>The anchorage<\/strong> is well sheltered from most wind directions, except from the north and northwest. During the latter, an unpleasant chop quickly built up in the bay, making the dinghy ride back to the boat with laundry a real challenge. The stay became so uncomfortable that we had to leave. A shame, really \u2014 because Vathy is definitely a place worth spending at least an afternoon!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_5afcc9-40, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_5afcc9-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_5afcc9-40\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_5afcc9-40 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_5afcc9-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_5afcc9-40\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_5afcc9-40 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_5afcc9-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_5afcc9-40\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_5afcc9-40 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_5afcc9-40\">Marmagkas Bay, Ithaca<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On we sail! If you\u2019re arriving in Ithaca from the north, <strong>Marmagkas Bay<\/strong> on the island\u2019s east coast is well worth a stop. Although it\u2019s only sheltered from westerly winds, in calm and stable weather it makes a great anchorage. In high season it can, of course, get busy, but off season we shared the bay with just two other yachts. Considering that we were completely alone in many other spots, that actually felt like a crowd. The bay itself is spacious, with a sandy bottom and excellent holding, plus pretty views. Just keep an eye out for rocks northeast of the bay\u2019s entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_c84cd1-7f .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_c84cd1-7f .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_c84cd1-7f\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_2ef1ba-d6{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_2ef1ba-d6 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_2ef1ba-d6 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_2ef1ba-d6 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 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class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_2ef1ba-d6 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-6106_2ef1ba-d6 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"1\" data-columns-xl=\"1\" data-columns-md=\"1\" data-columns-sm=\"1\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-200944-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-description=\"Sunset on Itakha, Greece.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-200944-Kopiowanie-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-200944-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-200944-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-id=\"6140\" class=\"wp-image-6140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-200944-Kopiowanie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-200944-Kopiowanie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-200944-Kopiowanie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-200944-Kopiowanie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-200944-Kopiowanie-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-200944-Kopiowanie.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Sunset on Itakha, Greece.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_a5ee14-99 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_a5ee14-99 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_a5ee14-99\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_5c499d-f4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_5c499d-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_5c499d-f4\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_5c499d-f4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_5c499d-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_5c499d-f4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_5c499d-f4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_5c499d-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_5c499d-f4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_5c499d-f4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_5c499d-f4\">Palace of Odysseus, Ithaka<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For fans of The Odyssey, Marmagkas Bay offers the chance for a hiking trip to ruins that some identify as the <strong>Palace of Odysseus<\/strong>. The trail is nearly 7 km one way, mostly along roads, and takes just under two hours. The route itself isn\u2019t especially scenic, and the ruins are little more than fragments of stone walls without any signs, but for history buffs it may be a fascinating outing. Nearby you\u2019ll also find the archaeological site of Agios Athanasios (the \u201cSchool of Homer\u201d). Excavations by Greek archaeologists have uncovered remains of a large 13th-century BC palace complex that may be linked to Odysseus himself.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_941d2f-41, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_941d2f-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_941d2f-41\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_941d2f-41 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_941d2f-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_941d2f-41\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_941d2f-41 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_941d2f-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_941d2f-41\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_941d2f-41 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_941d2f-41\">Filiatro Bay, Ithaka<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another picturesque bay on Ithaca \u2014 so lovely that we returned twice. It\u2019s located on the east coast, about 2 miles south of the entrance to Vathy Bay. Well protected from winds ranging from northwest through west to south, it has a sandy bottom that offers excellent holding. Beach lovers will enjoy the long, beautiful sandy beach here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In high season, many yachts moor here with stern lines ashore, though there\u2019s still usually space to anchor freely. Unfortunately, the bay does get very crowded at the height of summer. But if you can find a spot, it\u2019s definitely worth stopping.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_01153b-2a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_01153b-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_01153b-2a\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_01153b-2a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_01153b-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_01153b-2a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_01153b-2a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_01153b-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_01153b-2a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_01153b-2a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_01153b-2a\">Sarakiniko Beach, Ithaka<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A little further south from Filiatro lies Sarakiniko Beach, where we also stopped briefly. Off season, it\u2019s easy to anchor right in the middle of the bay. In summer, however, much of the bay is cordoned off with swimming buoys, leaving only the option of mooring with stern lines to the north or south shore, and in fairly deep water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sailors note that the bay is prone to strong downdrafts and incoming swell. In short \u2014 it\u2019s not the most comfortable place to stay during high season.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_a01e2c-46, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_a01e2c-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_a01e2c-46\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_a01e2c-46 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_a01e2c-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_a01e2c-46\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_a01e2c-46 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_a01e2c-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_a01e2c-46\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_a01e2c-46 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_a01e2c-46\">Kaminia Bay, Ithaka<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A picturesque bay surrounded by high cliffs. Unfortunately, it only offers shelter from westerly winds, and there\u2019s almost always some swell rolling in from the open sea. In high season, much of the water is cordoned off with buoys, mooring with stern lines ashore is prohibited. Also, dropping your anchor too close usually ends with a request to move further out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering that there are better bays in the area (for example, <strong>Pera Pigadia<\/strong> just to the south), I\u2019m not sure Kaminia is really worth a stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Off season, the situation is quite different. We had the bay entirely to ourselves, and only one other yacht joined us overnight. Unfortunately, the swell was noticeable the whole time \u2014 and in this respect, the season makes no difference.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_044880-93, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_044880-93[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_044880-93\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_044880-93 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_044880-93[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_044880-93\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_044880-93 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_044880-93[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_044880-93\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_044880-93 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_044880-93\">First Diving of the Season in the Ionian Islands!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the water temperature (17\u00b0C) wasn\u2019t very inviting, this is where we did our <strong>very first dive of the season<\/strong>! About one mile southeast of the bay lies a steep drop-off that looked like the perfect spot. While it wasn\u2019t a completely vertical cliff, this type of wall dive is one of our favorites. Crevices and caves are always full of life, and in the blue water you can often spot bigger marine animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We approached this dive very methodically, since we were only just starting to dive independently from our yacht. At first, we had to work out techniques and logistics to turn our boat into a floating dive center. On top of that, this was the first dive after which we could refill our tanks ourselves using our <strong>brand-new compressor<\/strong>, installed on the yacht over the winter. (For the details, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/en\/dive-compressor-on-deck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this post<\/a>!) Although we don\u2019t have photo material from this particular dive, don\u2019t worry. We did a lot of diving in Greece, so plenty of underwater photos and videos are coming to the blog!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_e4f0c3-b9 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_e4f0c3-b9 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_e4f0c3-b9\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_69f7f9-88{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_69f7f9-88 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_69f7f9-88 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_69f7f9-88 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_69f7f9-88{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_69f7f9-88 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_69f7f9-88 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-id-6106_69f7f9-88 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_69f7f9-88 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-6106_69f7f9-88 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-6106_69f7f9-88 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_69f7f9-88 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-6106_69f7f9-88 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-091602-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-description=\"First dive of the season, off Kaminia Bay, Ithaka.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:683px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:149%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-091602-Kopiowanie-683x1024.jpg\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-091602-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-091602-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-id=\"6130\" class=\"wp-image-6130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-091602-Kopiowanie-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-091602-Kopiowanie-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-091602-Kopiowanie-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-091602-Kopiowanie-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-091602-Kopiowanie.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>First dive of the season, off Kaminia Bay, Ithaka.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-090715-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-description=\"Still figuring out logistics of unsupported diving.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:683px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:149%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-090715-Kopiowanie-683x1024.jpg\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-090715-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-090715-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-id=\"6129\" class=\"wp-image-6129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-090715-Kopiowanie-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-090715-Kopiowanie-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-090715-Kopiowanie-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-090715-Kopiowanie-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-090715-Kopiowanie.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Still figuring out logistics of unsupported diving.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_2f071b-7b .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_2f071b-7b .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_2f071b-7b\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_74e2ce-9e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_74e2ce-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_74e2ce-9e\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_74e2ce-9e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_74e2ce-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_74e2ce-9e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_74e2ce-9e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_74e2ce-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_74e2ce-9e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_74e2ce-9e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_74e2ce-9e\">Ithaca \u2014 Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ithaca is definitely worth visiting by yacht. You\u2019ll find plenty of charming little bays where the lush greenery of the Ionian islands meets the turquoise of crystal-clear water. Most of them are located on the<strong> island\u2019s eastern coast<\/strong>, while the western side is almost devoid of anchorages. When on Ithaca, be sure to visit <strong>Vathy <\/strong>\u2014 the island\u2019s largest town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What we did miss a bit was easy access to hiking trails directly from the shoreline. In most cases, you first have to walk quite a distance along paved roads (something we\u2019re not big fans of) to reach the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also didn\u2019t manage to stop in <strong>Kioni <\/strong>\u2014 a charming harbor smaller than Vathy, also on the east coast. But we definitely recommend you check it out!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_e7d46e-09, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_e7d46e-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_e7d46e-09\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Cinzel;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_e7d46e-09 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_e7d46e-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_e7d46e-09\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_e7d46e-09 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_e7d46e-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_e7d46e-09\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_e7d46e-09 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_e7d46e-09\">Kefalonia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If I had to choose just one island in the Ionian Sea that charmed me the most, it would be <strong>Kefalonia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_2eded7-7b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_2eded7-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_2eded7-7b\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_2eded7-7b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_2eded7-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_2eded7-7b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_2eded7-7b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_2eded7-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_2eded7-7b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_2eded7-7b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_2eded7-7b\">Kefalonia &#8211; General Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands archipelago \u2014 covering over 780 km\u00b2 and home to about 35,000 residents. A defining feature of its landscape are <strong>Ainos Mountains<\/strong>, whose highest peak rises to 1,628 meters. The mountain is covered with a unique variety of fir tree \u2014 the endemic Kefalonian black fir. Rugged mountain scenery meets a spectacular coastline here, with crystal-clear waters, sandy beaches, and dramatic cliffs. This diversity means Kefalonia truly has something for everyone \u2014 from secluded coves and beaches to mountain trails and unforgettable viewpoints.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_751dec-01 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_751dec-01 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_751dec-01\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_5837b0-27{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_5837b0-27 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_5837b0-27 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_5837b0-27 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_5837b0-27{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_5837b0-27 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_5837b0-27 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-id-6106_5837b0-27 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_5837b0-27 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-6106_5837b0-27 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-6106_5837b0-27 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_5837b0-27 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-6106_5837b0-27 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"1\" data-columns-xl=\"1\" data-columns-md=\"1\" data-columns-sm=\"1\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-100036-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-description=\"Landscape of Kefalonia, Greece\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-100036-Kopiowanie-1024x577.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-100036-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-100036-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-id=\"6158\" class=\"wp-image-6158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-100036-Kopiowanie-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-100036-Kopiowanie-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-100036-Kopiowanie-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-100036-Kopiowanie-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-100036-Kopiowanie-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-100036-Kopiowanie.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Landscape of Kefalonia, Greece<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_210fd0-a3 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_210fd0-a3 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_210fd0-a3\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_d44664-b9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_d44664-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_d44664-b9\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_d44664-b9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_d44664-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_d44664-b9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_d44664-b9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_d44664-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_d44664-b9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_d44664-b9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_d44664-b9\">Fiskardo, Kefalonia<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_e22288-41, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_e22288-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_e22288-41\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_e22288-41 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_e22288-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_e22288-41\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_e22288-41 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_e22288-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_e22288-41\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_e22288-41 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_e22288-41\">Fiskardo &#8211; General Information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Kefalonian adventure began in <strong>Fiskardo<\/strong>. Considered the island\u2019s most picturesque town, Fiskardo is famous for its colorful Venetian houses, the only ones on the island that <strong>survived the devastating earthquake of 1953.<\/strong> It\u2019s a popular yachting port lined with elegant tavernas, buzzing with life during the season. In April, however, Fiskardo was completely deserted, and even finding basic groceries was a challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_711b8e-5a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_711b8e-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_711b8e-5a\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_711b8e-5a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_711b8e-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_711b8e-5a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_711b8e-5a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_711b8e-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_711b8e-5a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_711b8e-5a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_711b8e-5a\">Fiskardo &#8211; Mooring Options<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>At first, we planned to anchor in the middle of the bay. Unfortunately, the loose gravel bottom made it difficult for the anchor to set, and the available space felt uncomfortably tight. Instead, we moored stern-to at the quay. It wasn\u2019t completely empty \u2014 a few yachts were laid up for the winter \u2014 but there was still plenty of room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The promenade was quiet, with only workers renovating tavernas in preparation for the coming season. Still, we fell in love with the town\u2019s architecture and atmosphere, and the coffee we sipped in our cockpit, overlooking the peaceful, empty promenade, tasted far better than it would with crowds of tourists peering into our home.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_0f364c-1c .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_0f364c-1c .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_0f364c-1c\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_e78cac-42{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_e78cac-42 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_e78cac-42 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_e78cac-42 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_e78cac-42{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_e78cac-42 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_e78cac-42 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-id-6106_e78cac-42 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_e78cac-42 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-6106_e78cac-42 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-6106_e78cac-42 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_e78cac-42 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-6106_e78cac-42 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"1\" data-columns-xl=\"1\" data-columns-md=\"1\" data-columns-sm=\"1\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6385-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-description=\"Calm Town Quay in Fiskardo off-season.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6385-Kopiowanie-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6385-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6385-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-id=\"6141\" class=\"wp-image-6141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6385-Kopiowanie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6385-Kopiowanie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6385-Kopiowanie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6385-Kopiowanie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6385-Kopiowanie-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6385-Kopiowanie.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Calm Town Quay in Fiskardo off-season.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_a0acd0-0a .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_a0acd0-0a .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_a0acd0-0a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As I often repeat in these posts, things are very different in high season. Fiskardo <strong>becomes a busy, noisy port<\/strong> where space at the quay is hard to come by. Anchoring in the middle of the bay is problematic due to limited room and the risk of chains tangling with yachts moored at the quay. Typically, boats tie stern lines ashore around the bay. If your chain length allows, you can also anchor in deeper water just outside the bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For history lovers, there is a small <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/QZTLWLrGKDMRPJ3n9\">Roman Cemetery<\/a> just 5 min walk from the town. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we sailed away from Fiskardo, I was convinced it would remain my number one spot in the Ionian Sea. But then, we reached Assos.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_e77e91-56, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_e77e91-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_e77e91-56\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_e77e91-56 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_e77e91-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_e77e91-56\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_e77e91-56 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_e77e91-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_e77e91-56\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_e77e91-56 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_e77e91-56\">Asos, Kefalonia<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_a1ebe2-ab, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_a1ebe2-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_a1ebe2-ab\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_a1ebe2-ab mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_a1ebe2-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_a1ebe2-ab\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_a1ebe2-ab img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_a1ebe2-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_a1ebe2-ab\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_a1ebe2-ab wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_a1ebe2-ab\">Asos &#8211; General Information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ll never stop raving about Kefalonia. If someone asked me about the place I liked the most in the entire Ionian Sea, without hesitation I\u2019d say <strong>Asos<\/strong>. It\u2019s a charming village on the northwest of Kefalonia, beautifully located on a narrow isthmus at the foot of the ruins of a Venetian fortress. It enchants with colorful houses reflecting in the turquoise water and with its peaceful, intimate atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_20c3ae-8f .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_20c3ae-8f .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_20c3ae-8f\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_4d02d5-45{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_4d02d5-45 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_4d02d5-45 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_4d02d5-45 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_4d02d5-45{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_4d02d5-45 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_4d02d5-45 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-id-6106_4d02d5-45 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_4d02d5-45 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-6106_4d02d5-45 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-6106_4d02d5-45 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_4d02d5-45 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-6106_4d02d5-45 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"1\" data-columns-xl=\"1\" data-columns-md=\"1\" data-columns-sm=\"1\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6690-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-description=\"Asos, Kefalonia\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6690-Kopiowanie-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6690-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6690-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-id=\"6122\" class=\"wp-image-6122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6690-Kopiowanie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6690-Kopiowanie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6690-Kopiowanie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6690-Kopiowanie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6690-Kopiowanie-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6690-Kopiowanie.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Asos, Kefalonia<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_2d6ab1-99 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_2d6ab1-99 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_2d6ab1-99\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_b4b357-41, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_b4b357-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_b4b357-41\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_b4b357-41 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_b4b357-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_b4b357-41\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_b4b357-41 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_b4b357-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_b4b357-41\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_b4b357-41 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_b4b357-41\">Asos &#8211; Weather and Anchoring Options<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Asos, unfortunately, is exposed to the frequent northerly winds in this region. It means that staying here often requires waiting for the right weather. But believe me\u2014it\u2019s worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside the season we <strong>anchored in the middle of the bay<\/strong>, but in summer much of it is cordoned off with buoys for swimmers. Yachts moor with lines to the shore on the outside. There are also one or two spots at a very small quay, but we don\u2019t recommend this solution. Close to shore there are rocks, the quay has very few points for tying up, and passing tourist boats generate quite a bit of wash. In the bay, much of the seabed is overgrown, which makes anchoring less reliable. Sandy patches can be found only in shallower waters, closer to the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_ea7170-49, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_ea7170-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_ea7170-49\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_ea7170-49 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_ea7170-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_ea7170-49\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_ea7170-49 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_ea7170-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_ea7170-49\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_ea7170-49 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_ea7170-49\">Venetian Fortress in Asos<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how or where you stop in Asos, you absolutely must take a short walk up to <strong>the Venetian fortress<\/strong> overlooking the village. It was built in 1593 as protection against pirates and the Ottoman Turks. Although initially an important defensive point for the island, over time it lost strategic significance and gradually fell into disuse. Today only fragments of walls, the gate with the emblem of St. Mark, and the ruins of old buildings remain. But you don\u2019t go up there for the walls\u2014you go for the <strong>absolutely stunning views of Kefalonia<\/strong>, the bay where your yacht is anchored, and the surrounding mountains. The trail is easy and not demanding, so anyone can reach it, and the whole route, including a walk around the top of the peninsula and exploring the ruins, is about 5\u20136 kilometers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We were lucky enough to be the only yacht in Asos, right in the middle of the bay.<em> The photo I took from the fortress is still one of my favorite shots of our yacht.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_b7c628-2b .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_b7c628-2b .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_b7c628-2b\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_76c719-32{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_76c719-32 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_76c719-32 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_76c719-32 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_76c719-32{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_76c719-32 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_76c719-32 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-id-6106_76c719-32 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_76c719-32 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-6106_76c719-32 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-6106_76c719-32 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_76c719-32 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-6106_76c719-32 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"1\" data-columns-xl=\"1\" data-columns-md=\"1\" data-columns-sm=\"1\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2024-6590.jpg\" data-description=\"We wouldn&#039;t be able to anchor here in high season. Asos, Kefalonia, Greece.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2024-6590-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2024-6590.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2024-6590.jpg\" data-id=\"5042\" class=\"wp-image-5042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2024-6590-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2024-6590-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2024-6590-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2024-6590-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2024-6590-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2024-6590.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>We wouldn&#8217;t be able to anchor here in high season. Asos, Kefalonia, Greece.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_6ba012-ec .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_6ba012-ec .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_6ba012-ec\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_dbe62d-81, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_dbe62d-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_dbe62d-81\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_dbe62d-81 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_dbe62d-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_dbe62d-81\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_dbe62d-81 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_dbe62d-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_dbe62d-81\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_dbe62d-81 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_dbe62d-81\">Sami, Kefalonia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our last stop on Kefalonia was the town of <strong>Sami<\/strong>. It\u2019s not as picturesque as the two previous places, but it\u2019s a good spot to stock up on supplies or as a base for trips into the mountains. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_1a1f2d-a9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_1a1f2d-a9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_1a1f2d-a9\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_1a1f2d-a9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_1a1f2d-a9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_1a1f2d-a9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_1a1f2d-a9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_1a1f2d-a9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_1a1f2d-a9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_1a1f2d-a9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_1a1f2d-a9\">Sami Port<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We decided to stay in the town port, since the nearby Cosmos Marina didn\u2019t appeal to us with either its prices or facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The stay in the port was fine, but without electricity or water, as all the taps located under metal hatches along the breakwater were flooded with very dirty water. We moored alongside on the western breakwater. We didn\u2019t have to pay anything, as in many other places outside the season. The breakwater provides good protection from waves in most wind directions.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_8c2bb9-b1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_8c2bb9-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_8c2bb9-b1\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_8c2bb9-b1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_8c2bb9-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_8c2bb9-b1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_8c2bb9-b1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_8c2bb9-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_8c2bb9-b1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_8c2bb9-b1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_8c2bb9-b1\">Hiking Trips from Sami, Kefalonia<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>From Sami, we had planned a longer <strong>trip into the mountains<\/strong>, aiming to climb the island\u2019s highest peak \u2013 <strong>Megas Soros<\/strong> in the Ainos range, which reaches 1,628 meters above sea level. It\u2019s also the highest point in all of the Ionian Islands, known for its endemic forests of Kefalonian black fir. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, this was the first and only time we felt the <strong>downside of sailing off-season<\/strong>. In Sami, which in summer is full of life, we couldn\u2019t find a single open car rental, and public transport didn\u2019t reach the place we had planned to go. But nothing was lost! Instead, we found a trail that started just outside town, and it was so scenic that we didn\u2019t regret missing out on our original plan at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Sami we first walked to the village of Mouzakata, then, passing through Koulouatra, descended to Grizata and returned back to Sami. Part of the route followed the so-called <em>\u201c7 Mills Trail.\u201d<\/em> The trail owes its name to the many stone ruins of watermills and farm buildings that in the 19th century used the water flowing through the valley. Today, it\u2019s a quiet, picturesque path that lets you feel the atmosphere of old Kefalonia and discover its less touristy side. Along the way you can also see old stone bridges \u2013 remnants of past infrastructure \u2013 which now stand over dry, empty riverbeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The whole hike covers just over 18 kilometers (with the last stretch unfortunately along a busy road) and nearly 500 meters of elevation gain. Still, we highly recommend it if you\u2019re in Sami!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_f31e0d-30 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_f31e0d-30 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_f31e0d-30\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-grid.kb-gallery-id-6106_5a8970-f5{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-grid.kb-gallery-id-6106_5a8970-f5 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_5a8970-f5 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_5a8970-f5 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 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class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_5a8970-f5 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-grid kb-gallery-id-6106_5a8970-f5 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"4\" data-columns-xl=\"4\" data-columns-md=\"4\" data-columns-sm=\"3\" data-columns-xs=\"2\" data-columns-ss=\"2\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-135049-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-description=\"Sami Port is protected even when it&#039;s choppy outside.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-port23 kb-has-image-ratio-port23\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-135049-Kopiowanie-683x1024.jpg\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-135049-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-135049-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-id=\"6137\" class=\"wp-image-6137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-135049-Kopiowanie-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-135049-Kopiowanie-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-135049-Kopiowanie-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-135049-Kopiowanie-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-135049-Kopiowanie.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Sami Port is protected even when it&#8217;s choppy outside.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-091625-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-description=\"Hiking Trail from Sami, Kefalonia\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-port23 kb-has-image-ratio-port23\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-091625-Kopiowanie-683x1024.jpg\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-091625-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-091625-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-id=\"6131\" class=\"wp-image-6131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-091625-Kopiowanie-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-091625-Kopiowanie-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-091625-Kopiowanie-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-091625-Kopiowanie-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-091625-Kopiowanie.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Hiking Trail from Sami, Kefalonia<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-130218-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-description=\"Hiking trail passes many old stone bridges.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-port23 kb-has-image-ratio-port23\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-130218-Kopiowanie-683x1024.jpg\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-130218-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-130218-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-id=\"6135\" class=\"wp-image-6135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-130218-Kopiowanie-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-130218-Kopiowanie-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-130218-Kopiowanie-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-130218-Kopiowanie-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-130218-Kopiowanie.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Hiking trail passes many old stone bridges.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756844559366.png\" data-description=\"Details of our hiking route off Sami.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-port23 kb-has-image-ratio-port23\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756844559366-576x1024.png\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756844559366.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756844559366.png\" data-id=\"6142\" class=\"wp-image-6142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756844559366-576x1024.png 576w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756844559366-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756844559366-768x1366.png 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756844559366-864x1536.png 864w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756844559366-7x12.png 7w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756844559366.png 996w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Details of our hiking route off Sami.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_7e4110-ec .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_7e4110-ec .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_7e4110-ec\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_35297b-c0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_35297b-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_35297b-c0\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_35297b-c0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_35297b-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_35297b-c0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_35297b-c0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_35297b-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_35297b-c0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_35297b-c0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_35297b-c0\">Argostoli, Kefalonia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps an attentive reader familiar with the area has noticed that we haven\u2019t mentioned Kefalonia\u2019s largest town \u2013 <strong>Argostoli<\/strong>. That\u2019s no accident. Of course, during the planning stage we considered stopping there \u2013 the chance to see the famous turtles living in the harbor up close was very tempting! But repeated reports from other sailors about <strong>break-in attempts and thefts<\/strong> effectively discouraged us. We understand that in the height of the season, at a busy quay, you have to be especially careful with belongings left on board. But reading about attempted night break-ins on yachts anchored far from town \u2013 that\u2019s what really concerned us. Stories of hooded figures boarding boats even outside the season left us with no desire to risk it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And it\u2019s a pity, because Argostoli itself is surely worth visiting \u2013 if only for those turtles. It\u2019s sad that everyone seems to know about the problem and nothing is being done. In the long run, it\u2019s the town itself that will lose out, as tourists may start avoiding it. Or \u2013 knowing Greece \u2013 perhaps no one will even notice the absence of a few more cautious sailors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re very curious about your own experiences in Argostoli \u2013 let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this slightly less pleasant note, we\u2019ve reached the end of our journey through Kefalonia, and all that\u2019s left is to head to our final island \u2013 Zakynthos.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_d0d7f7-8d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_d0d7f7-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_d0d7f7-8d\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Cinzel;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_d0d7f7-8d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_d0d7f7-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_d0d7f7-8d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_d0d7f7-8d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_d0d7f7-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_d0d7f7-8d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_d0d7f7-8d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_d0d7f7-8d\">Zakynthos<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_ef6478-21, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_ef6478-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_ef6478-21\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_ef6478-21 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_ef6478-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_ef6478-21\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_ef6478-21 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_ef6478-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_ef6478-21\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_ef6478-21 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_ef6478-21\">Zakynthos &#8211; General Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as <em>Zante<\/em>, is one of the most recognizable Ionian Islands. Its trademark is <strong>Navagio Bay<\/strong> (the Shipwreck Beach) \u2013 <strong>one of the most photographed beaches in all of Greece<\/strong>, surrounded by steep white cliffs. The island also enchants with the <strong>Blue Caves<\/strong>, picturesque beaches, and rich wildlife \u2013 it\u2019s here that loggerhead sea turtles (<em>Caretta caretta<\/em>) lay their nests. The island\u2019s capital, Zakynthos Town, combines a typically Greek atmosphere with distinct Venetian influences. Overall, the island offers excellent conditions both for sailing and for a relaxing holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For us, Zakynthos was a special place \u2013 it just so happened that weather, plans, and our route aligned in such a way that we ended up spending quite a lot of time here, literally sailing all the way around the island. Strange? For us, yes, because we usually try to avoid places dominated by mass tourism. While cruising in Greece, we deliberately skipped islands like Santorini, Mykonos, Kos, or Rhodes. And yet, we lingered on Zakynthos\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_930f20-e7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_930f20-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_930f20-e7\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_930f20-e7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_930f20-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_930f20-e7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_930f20-e7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_930f20-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_930f20-e7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_930f20-e7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_930f20-e7\">Zakynthos Town<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the island\u2019s main town, also called Zakynthos. <strong>The town quay<\/strong>, often referred to as a marina (<em>Yachting Club Zakynthos<\/em>), evokes very <strong>mixed feelings<\/strong> among sailors. Some praise it for reasonable prices, the ability to book via Navily or phone, and the helpful staff. Others, however, tell blood-chilling stories of being charged outrageous fees for mooring or water by people whose right to collect such payments is highly questionable. Sadly, such situations are becoming increasingly common in Greek ports, for example in Nafplio. Some try to fight it, others just pay \u2013 we believe it\u2019s generally best to avoid such places altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our case, though, things went smoothly \u2013 we were there before the season, and at the quay we didn\u2019t meet anyone trying to charge us inflated fees. The problem only appeared later in the afternoon when more yachts began arriving. That\u2019s when a group of men turned up on bicycles to take lines. To be fair, they did a good job helping boats struggling to moor in strong crosswinds \u2013 so, regardless of how their business usually looks, on that day at least they honestly earned their pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for weather conditions, we strongly advise against mooring in this port with winds from the SW\u2013S directions. The bay is wide enough for an unpleasant swell to build up, and yachts can end up being pushed hard against the quay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The town itself offers everything you\u2019d expect from a highly touristic spot \u2013 good restaurants, narrow streets, souvenir shops. Interestingly, even off-season it doesn\u2019t feel deserted.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_97efc7-19, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_97efc7-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_97efc7-19\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_97efc7-19 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_97efc7-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_97efc7-19\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_97efc7-19 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_97efc7-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_97efc7-19\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_97efc7-19 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_97efc7-19\">Laganas Bay, Zakynthos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Laganas Bay, on the southern coast of Zakynthos, is one of the <strong>island\u2019s most beautiful spots<\/strong>, famous for its wide sandy beach and turquoise waters. It\u2019s also a protected area \u2013 loggerhead turtles (<em>Caretta caretta<\/em>) lay their eggs here, which means that in many places special nature protection rules apply. The town of Laganas itself is lively and bustling in the season, offering plenty of tavernas, bars, and tourist attractions. Outside the season, however, you\u2019ll hardly find a living soul.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_3f77f1-01, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_3f77f1-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_3f77f1-01\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_3f77f1-01 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_3f77f1-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_3f77f1-01\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_3f77f1-01 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_3f77f1-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_3f77f1-01\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_3f77f1-01 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_3f77f1-01\">National Marine Park of Zakynthos &#8211; Ionian Islands<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a graphic showing the restrictions on anchoring and yacht movement within the protected area. In short:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Zone <strong>A<\/strong> there is a complete ban on anchoring and navigation,<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Zone <strong>B<\/strong> you may move at a maximum speed of 6 knots, but anchoring is not allowed,<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Zone <strong>C<\/strong> the same speed limit applies (6 knots), but anchoring is permitted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These rules are in effect during the turtle nesting season, <strong>from May 1st to October 31st<\/strong>. Full details can be found on the National Marine Park\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/zanteturtlecenter.com\/en\/nmpz-zones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_e18dcb-97 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_e18dcb-97 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_e18dcb-97\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_3c59d2-94{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_3c59d2-94 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_3c59d2-94 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_3c59d2-94 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_3c59d2-94{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_3c59d2-94 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_3c59d2-94 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-id-6106_3c59d2-94 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_3c59d2-94 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-6106_3c59d2-94 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-6106_3c59d2-94 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_3c59d2-94 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-6106_3c59d2-94 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"1\" data-columns-xl=\"1\" data-columns-md=\"1\" data-columns-sm=\"1\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mappa-Parco-Marino-Zante-map-Marine-Park-Zakynthos-1.webp\" data-description=\"Source: https:\/\/zanteturtlecenter.com\/en\/nmpz-zones\/\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:960px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:52%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mappa-Parco-Marino-Zante-map-Marine-Park-Zakynthos-1.webp\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mappa-Parco-Marino-Zante-map-Marine-Park-Zakynthos-1.webp\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mappa-Parco-Marino-Zante-map-Marine-Park-Zakynthos-1.webp\" data-id=\"6146\" class=\"wp-image-6146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mappa-Parco-Marino-Zante-map-Marine-Park-Zakynthos-1.webp 960w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mappa-Parco-Marino-Zante-map-Marine-Park-Zakynthos-1-300x156.webp 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mappa-Parco-Marino-Zante-map-Marine-Park-Zakynthos-1-768x400.webp 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mappa-Parco-Marino-Zante-map-Marine-Park-Zakynthos-1-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Source: https:\/\/zanteturtlecenter.com\/en\/nmpz-zones\/<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_a0898d-47 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_a0898d-47 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_a0898d-47\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_ca024f-50, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_ca024f-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_ca024f-50\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_ca024f-50 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_ca024f-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_ca024f-50\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_ca024f-50 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_ca024f-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_ca024f-50\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_ca024f-50 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_ca024f-50\">Laganas Bay &#8211; Anchoring Options<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In early spring, there are no restrictions. We had vast stretches of turquoise water \u2013 so bright it almost hurt the eyes \u2013 entirely to ourselves. We decided to make the most of it and returned to the bay several times, anchoring in different areas. At first, we anchored northeast of the village of <strong>Agios Sostis<\/strong>. From there we took the dinghy to <strong>Marathonisi Island <\/strong>at the southern end of the bay. A well-known turtle-spotting site lies about 1.7 miles away. Unfortunately, since the nesting season had not yet started, our search was unsuccessful. A week later, we anchored north of Marathonisi to observe from closer range \u2013 again, no luck.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_f68f95-f0 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_f68f95-f0 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_f68f95-f0\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_ad0f33-85{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_ad0f33-85 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_ad0f33-85 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_ad0f33-85 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_ad0f33-85{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_ad0f33-85 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_ad0f33-85 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-id-6106_ad0f33-85 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_ad0f33-85 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-6106_ad0f33-85 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-6106_ad0f33-85 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_ad0f33-85 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-6106_ad0f33-85 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-134057-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-description=\"White cliffs and crystal clear water around Marathonisi Island in Laganas Bay, Zakhyntos.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:683px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:149%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-134057-Kopiowanie-683x1024.jpg\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-134057-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-134057-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-id=\"6136\" class=\"wp-image-6136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-134057-Kopiowanie-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-134057-Kopiowanie-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-134057-Kopiowanie-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-134057-Kopiowanie-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-134057-Kopiowanie.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>White cliffs and crystal clear water around Marathonisi Island in Laganas Bay, Zakhyntos.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-description=\"Perfect place for water sports.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:683px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:149%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-Kopiowanie-683x1024.jpg\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-id=\"6118\" class=\"wp-image-6118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-Kopiowanie-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-Kopiowanie-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-Kopiowanie-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-Kopiowanie-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-Kopiowanie.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Perfect place for water sports.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_e32a74-52 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_e32a74-52 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_e32a74-52\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_3376b7-d7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_3376b7-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_3376b7-d7\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_3376b7-d7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_3376b7-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_3376b7-d7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_3376b7-d7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_3376b7-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_3376b7-d7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_3376b7-d7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_3376b7-d7\">Gerakas Beach<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>But we discovered a true paradise <strong>in the heart of Zone A, at Gerakas Beach<\/strong>. In turtle nesting season, this is a place where you cannot anchor or even use the beach. Outside the season, however, it quickly became our favorite corner of Zakynthos \u2013 turquoise water, rocky formations, a sandy beach, and perfect tranquility. These are the kinds of places we love most. However, pay attention to the surrounding rocks at the entrance to the bay. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_6253f4-40 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_6253f4-40 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_6253f4-40\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_4e6a10-73{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_4e6a10-73 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_4e6a10-73 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_4e6a10-73 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_4e6a10-73{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_4e6a10-73 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_4e6a10-73 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-id-6106_4e6a10-73 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_4e6a10-73 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-6106_4e6a10-73 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-6106_4e6a10-73 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_4e6a10-73 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-6106_4e6a10-73 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6764-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-description=\"Rock formations seen from Gerakas Bay, Zakhyntos.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6764-Kopiowanie-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6764-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6764-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-id=\"6123\" class=\"wp-image-6123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6764-Kopiowanie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6764-Kopiowanie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6764-Kopiowanie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6764-Kopiowanie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6764-Kopiowanie-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6764-Kopiowanie.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Rock formations seen from Gerakas Bay, Zakhyntos.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6787-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-description=\"Gerakas Bay, Zakhyntos\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6787-Kopiowanie-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6787-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6787-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-id=\"6124\" class=\"wp-image-6124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6787-Kopiowanie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6787-Kopiowanie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6787-Kopiowanie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6787-Kopiowanie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6787-Kopiowanie-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6787-Kopiowanie.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Gerakas Bay, Zakhyntos<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_8e4cac-1c .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_8e4cac-1c .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_8e4cac-1c\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_2fd663-ff, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_2fd663-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_2fd663-ff\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_2fd663-ff mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_2fd663-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_2fd663-ff\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_2fd663-ff img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_2fd663-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_2fd663-ff\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_2fd663-ff wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_2fd663-ff\">White Sandstone Mountains<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the chance to anchor here outside the season, it\u2019s worth landing your dinghy on the beach and taking a short (about 10-minute) walk to the small canyon known as the <strong>White Sandstone Mountains<\/strong>. This is an area right next to the beach where you can admire striking sandstone formations, sculpted by erosion, contrasting beautifully with the lush greenery and azure sea. Interestingly, despite their name, these \u201cmountains\u201d feel soft to the touch \u2013 more like clay than sandstone. So don\u2019t touch them too much \u2013 they\u2019re really fragile!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_1ef2e4-06 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_1ef2e4-06 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_1ef2e4-06\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_941aba-bc{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_941aba-bc .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_941aba-bc .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_941aba-bc .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_941aba-bc{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_941aba-bc .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_941aba-bc .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-id-6106_941aba-bc .kadence-blocks-gallery-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_941aba-bc .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-6106_941aba-bc .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-6106_941aba-bc .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_941aba-bc alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-6106_941aba-bc kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"1\" data-columns-xl=\"1\" data-columns-md=\"1\" data-columns-sm=\"1\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6816-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-description=\"White Sandstone Mountains, Zakhyntos\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6816-Kopiowanie-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6816-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6816-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-id=\"6125\" class=\"wp-image-6125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6816-Kopiowanie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6816-Kopiowanie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6816-Kopiowanie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6816-Kopiowanie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6816-Kopiowanie-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6816-Kopiowanie.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>White Sandstone Mountains, Zakhyntos<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6837-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-description=\"Landscape here is surreal.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6837-Kopiowanie-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6837-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6837-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-id=\"6126\" class=\"wp-image-6126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6837-Kopiowanie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6837-Kopiowanie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6837-Kopiowanie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6837-Kopiowanie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6837-Kopiowanie-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6837-Kopiowanie.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Landscape here is surreal.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6843-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-description=\"Apparently, these formations are very soft.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6843-Kopiowanie-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6843-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6843-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-id=\"6127\" class=\"wp-image-6127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6843-Kopiowanie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6843-Kopiowanie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6843-Kopiowanie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6843-Kopiowanie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6843-Kopiowanie-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6843-Kopiowanie.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Apparently, these formations are very soft.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_9b6faa-29 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_9b6faa-29 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_9b6faa-29\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On Gerakas Beach itself, you can see the installations and equipment prepared for turtle research and protection during the nesting season.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_7423b6-02, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_7423b6-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_7423b6-02\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_7423b6-02 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_7423b6-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_7423b6-02\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_7423b6-02 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_7423b6-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_7423b6-02\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_7423b6-02 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_7423b6-02\">Earthquake at Sea<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In Laganas Bay we also experienced another, completely unexpected adventure. During a lazy morning breakfast, our phones suddenly started making strange noises. It turned out to be an RCB alert. I had barely finished reading the message about an <strong>earthquake in the region<\/strong> when we felt the first tremor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although we had experienced earthquakes before in different parts of the world, this one was unique. The best way to describe it is this: we felt like a paper boat floating in a glass of water that someone had just shaken. The epicenter was <strong>38 miles<\/strong> from our position, west of the Peloponnese, at a depth of 35 km, with a magnitude of <strong>5.9<\/strong>. The following tremors were much weaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And honestly, if it hadn\u2019t been for the alert, we probably would have thought it was just the mast vibrating in the wind. For yachts, the greatest danger during earthquakes comes from <strong>tsunamis<\/strong>. So we quickly checked whether any warning had been issued for the Ionian Islands \u2013 and found out that such warnings are only issued when the magnitude exceeds 6.5 on the Richter scale. Relieved, and with a new, unusual experience under our belt, we went back to breakfast.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_ed97df-11 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_ed97df-11 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_ed97df-11\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_d6210e-d0{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_d6210e-d0 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_d6210e-d0 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_d6210e-d0 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 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class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_d6210e-d0 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-6106_d6210e-d0 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot_20240329_091823_Google-Play-services.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:938px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:109%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot_20240329_091823_Google-Play-services-938x1024.jpg\" width=\"938\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot_20240329_091823_Google-Play-services.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot_20240329_091823_Google-Play-services.jpg\" data-id=\"6143\" class=\"wp-image-6143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot_20240329_091823_Google-Play-services-938x1024.jpg 938w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot_20240329_091823_Google-Play-services-275x300.jpg 275w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot_20240329_091823_Google-Play-services-768x838.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot_20240329_091823_Google-Play-services-11x12.jpg 11w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot_20240329_091823_Google-Play-services.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 938px) 100vw, 938px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot_20240329_104037_Chrome.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:789px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:129%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot_20240329_104037_Chrome-789x1024.jpg\" width=\"789\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot_20240329_104037_Chrome.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot_20240329_104037_Chrome.jpg\" data-id=\"6144\" class=\"wp-image-6144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot_20240329_104037_Chrome-789x1024.jpg 789w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot_20240329_104037_Chrome-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot_20240329_104037_Chrome-768x997.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot_20240329_104037_Chrome-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot_20240329_104037_Chrome.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 789px) 100vw, 789px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_4db19f-72 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_4db19f-72 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_4db19f-72\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_bf92a7-85, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_bf92a7-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_bf92a7-85\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_bf92a7-85 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_bf92a7-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_bf92a7-85\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_bf92a7-85 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_bf92a7-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_bf92a7-85\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_bf92a7-85 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_bf92a7-85\">Laganas Bay &#8211; Summary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though we didn\u2019t manage to see the biggest attraction of Laganas Bay \u2013 the loggerhead turtles (<em>Caretta caretta<\/em>) \u2013 it was still one of our favorite places in the Ionian Islands. Looking at photos online, showing the summer crowds and the turtles being practically besieged, I can\u2019t help but feel that the designated zones do little to truly protect them. I\u2019m not sure I\u2019d want to take part in that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you happen to visit during the season, make sure to follow the rules. In our opinion, <strong>the best anchorage is around Agios Sostis<\/strong> \u2013 right on the border of zones B and C.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_981961-31, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_981961-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_981961-31\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_981961-31 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_981961-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_981961-31\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_981961-31 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_981961-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_981961-31\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_981961-31 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_981961-31\">Shipwreck Beach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To be on Zakynthos and not see <strong>Shipwreck Beach<\/strong> is like being in Paris and not seeing the Eiffel Tower. From the start we felt the place was probably overrated. But we let ourselves be tempted by its fame and decided to go anyway. What convinced us was the thought that at this time of year there wouldn\u2019t be any crowds, which could only make the experience better.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_12ce6e-51, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_12ce6e-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_12ce6e-51\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_12ce6e-51 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_12ce6e-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_12ce6e-51\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_12ce6e-51 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_12ce6e-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_12ce6e-51\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_12ce6e-51 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_12ce6e-51\">Shipwreck Beach &#8211; Weather Planning<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We knew that stopping at Shipwreck Beach <strong>required perfectly calm weather<\/strong>. The bay lies on the island\u2019s west coast and is completely open to the sea. So we waited for the right conditions \u2013 light easterly winds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We arrived in the afternoon and we were right \u2013 we had the place entirely to ourselves. The wreck itself, though, was underwhelming. In truth, it\u2019s now so decayed that it looks more like a pile of rusty scrap metal than a ship. <em>Still, we had dinner overlooking the most famous beach in Greece \u2013 in complete solitude \u2013 so it\u2019s hard to complain, isn\u2019t it?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_7dc77f-dc .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_7dc77f-dc .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_7dc77f-dc\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_5f655e-21{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_5f655e-21 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_5f655e-21 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_5f655e-21 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_5f655e-21{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_5f655e-21 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_5f655e-21 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-id-6106_5f655e-21 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_5f655e-21 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-6106_5f655e-21 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-6106_5f655e-21 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_5f655e-21 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-6106_5f655e-21 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"3\" data-columns-xl=\"3\" data-columns-md=\"3\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-01-2-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-description=\"As you can see, there is not much left of the ship at Shipwreck Beach.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:683px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:149%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-01-2-Kopiowanie-683x1024.jpg\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-01-2-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-01-2-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-id=\"6120\" class=\"wp-image-6120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-01-2-Kopiowanie-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-01-2-Kopiowanie-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-01-2-Kopiowanie-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-01-2-Kopiowanie-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-01-2-Kopiowanie.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>As you can see, there is not much left of the ship at Shipwreck Beach.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-183831-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-description=\"Tranquility reached the most photographed beach in Greece!\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:683px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:149%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-183831-Kopiowanie-683x1024.jpg\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-183831-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-183831-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-id=\"6138\" class=\"wp-image-6138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-183831-Kopiowanie-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-183831-Kopiowanie-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-183831-Kopiowanie-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-183831-Kopiowanie-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-183831-Kopiowanie.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Tranquility reached the most photographed beach in Greece!<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-01-3-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-description=\"Dinner with Shipwreck Beach view.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:683px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:149%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-01-3-Kopiowanie-683x1024.jpg\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-01-3-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-01-3-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-id=\"6121\" class=\"wp-image-6121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-01-3-Kopiowanie-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-01-3-Kopiowanie-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-01-3-Kopiowanie-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-01-3-Kopiowanie-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-01-3-Kopiowanie.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Dinner with Shipwreck Beach view.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_6e8e5f-57 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_6e8e5f-57 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_6e8e5f-57\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The night, however, was a completely different story. Despite the perfect forecast and light winds, sudden gusts started sweeping down from the 200-meter cliffs above us, coming from all directions. All night long we were shaken, tossed, and jolted. The anchor was well dug into the sandy seabed, but we didn\u2019t feel safe \u2013 and sleep was out of the question. At dawn we fled the bay, angry at ourselves for giving in to an Instagram attraction. It definitely wasn\u2019t worth it. <strong>It was the worst night at anchor in our three years of living on a yacht.<\/strong> Never again. The same goes for other anchorages on the west coast of Zakynthos.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_7a2faf-b4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_7a2faf-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_7a2faf-b4\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_7a2faf-b4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_7a2faf-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_7a2faf-b4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_7a2faf-b4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_7a2faf-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_7a2faf-b4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_7a2faf-b4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_7a2faf-b4\">Shipwreck Beach &#8211; Anchoring Ban<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-container6106_7947ac-b2{overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table6106_7947ac-b2 th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table6106_7947ac-b2 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table6106_7947ac-b2 td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table6106_7947ac-b2 tr{background-color:rgba(255,0,0,0.15);}.kb-table-container .kb-table6106_7947ac-b2 td, .kb-table6106_7947ac-b2 th{border-top:3px solid #ff0000;border-right:3px solid #ff0000;border-bottom:3px solid #ff0000;border-left:3px solid #ff0000;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table6106_7947ac-b2 td, .kb-table6106_7947ac-b2 th{border-top:3px solid #ff0000;border-right:3px solid #ff0000;border-bottom:3px solid #ff0000;border-left:3px solid #ff0000;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table6106_7947ac-b2 td, .kb-table6106_7947ac-b2 th{border-top:3px solid #ff0000;border-right:3px solid #ff0000;border-bottom:3px solid #ff0000;border-left:3px solid #ff0000;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container6106_7947ac-b2 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table6106_7947ac-b2\">\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row6106_326f75-e6\">\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6106_3d2380-6d\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Note:<\/strong> As of 2025 season, due to the risk of landslides, anchoring and going ashore at Shipwreck Beach is <strong>prohibited<\/strong>. You can only approach, take a photo, and leave \u2013 but trust us, you\u2019re not missing anything. The best time is early morning or late afternoon, before the tourist boats arrive.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In our opinion, the view is actually best enjoyed from land \u2013 from the cliffside viewpoint rather than from the water. And I can promise you this: as we continue sharing our Greek adventure, you\u2019ll get to see far more impressive shipwrecks in other places.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_bde252-8d .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_bde252-8d .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_bde252-8d\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_bf6915-84{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_bf6915-84 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_bf6915-84 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_bf6915-84 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_bf6915-84{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_bf6915-84 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_bf6915-84 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-id-6106_bf6915-84 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_bf6915-84 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-6106_bf6915-84 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-6106_bf6915-84 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_bf6915-84 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-6106_bf6915-84 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"1\" data-columns-xl=\"1\" data-columns-md=\"1\" data-columns-sm=\"1\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6880-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-description=\"Shipwreck Beach, Zakhyntos\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6880-Kopiowanie-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6880-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6880-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-id=\"6128\" class=\"wp-image-6128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6880-Kopiowanie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6880-Kopiowanie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6880-Kopiowanie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6880-Kopiowanie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6880-Kopiowanie-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-6880-Kopiowanie.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Shipwreck Beach, Zakhyntos<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_4e0cbb-0e .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_4e0cbb-0e .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_4e0cbb-0e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_9e1af0-a7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_9e1af0-a7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_9e1af0-a7\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_9e1af0-a7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_9e1af0-a7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_9e1af0-a7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_9e1af0-a7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_9e1af0-a7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_9e1af0-a7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_9e1af0-a7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_9e1af0-a7\">Blue Caves, Zakynthos <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After our brief visit to Shipwreck Beach, we rounded Zakynthos to the north, hoping to <strong>stop at the Blue Caves<\/strong> on the northeast coast. Unfortunately, the sea state didn\u2019t allow it, as anchoring there is only possible in very calm conditions. If you do happen to get the right weather \u2013 go for it! The snow-white cliffs reflecting the turquoise water look absolutely stunning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We had to skip this stop, and continuing clockwise around the island, we returned to our little paradise \u2013 Gerakas Beach in the south.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_25010e-d5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_25010e-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_25010e-d5\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Cinzel;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_25010e-d5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_25010e-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_25010e-d5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_25010e-d5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_25010e-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_25010e-d5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_25010e-d5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_25010e-d5\">Last Stop In Ionian Islands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gerakas Bay is our final stop \u2013 both in this story and in our entire Ionian Islands cruise. I won\u2019t write a long summary here, because both articles \u2013 the one about <a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/en\/sailing-northern-ionian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Northern Ionian Islands<\/a> and the one you\u2019ve just finished reading \u2013 turned out quite extensive already. Thank you for making it to the end!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_3f9de3-52 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_3f9de3-52 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_3f9de3-52\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_336db3-75{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6106_336db3-75 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_336db3-75 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_336db3-75 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_336db3-75{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-id-6106_336db3-75 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_336db3-75 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-id-6106_336db3-75 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-6106_336db3-75 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-6106_336db3-75 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-6106_336db3-75 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-6106_336db3-75 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-6106_336db3-75 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"1\" data-columns-xl=\"1\" data-columns-md=\"1\" data-columns-sm=\"1\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-070349-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-description=\"Our last sunrise in the Ionian Islands seen from Gerakas Bay on Zakhyntos.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-070349-Kopiowanie-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-070349-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-070349-Kopiowanie.jpg\" data-id=\"6145\" class=\"wp-image-6145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-070349-Kopiowanie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-070349-Kopiowanie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-070349-Kopiowanie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-070349-Kopiowanie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-070349-Kopiowanie-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/southernionian-070349-Kopiowanie.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Our last sunrise in the Ionian Islands seen from Gerakas Bay on Zakhyntos.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_b9587f-85 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_b9587f-85 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_b9587f-85\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_ec8423-e5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_ec8423-e5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_ec8423-e5\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_ec8423-e5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_ec8423-e5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_ec8423-e5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_ec8423-e5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_ec8423-e5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_ec8423-e5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_ec8423-e5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_ec8423-e5\">Sailing Ionian Islands &#8211; Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ll just say this: the Ionian Islands are <strong>one of the most beautiful archipelagos<\/strong> in the Mediterranean. They are absolutely worth spending time in. But you have to remember that they\u2019re also extremely popular. Our main piece of advice? <strong>Avoid them at all costs in the peak season.<\/strong> I guarantee that outside of it they will show you their very best side.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_5f355e-18, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_5f355e-18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_5f355e-18\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Cinzel;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_5f355e-18 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_5f355e-18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_5f355e-18\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_5f355e-18 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6106_5f355e-18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_5f355e-18\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading6106_5f355e-18 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6106_5f355e-18\">Do you need help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you need support with planning your sailing trip \u2013 whether in the Ionian Islands or anywhere else \u2013 get in touch with us. Through our <a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/en\/our-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sailing consultations<\/a> we\u2019ll help you organize your trip, plan the route, and provide remote support along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_daaa68-22 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6106_daaa68-22 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6106_daaa68-22\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the second part of our sailing trip around the Ionian Islands! This time we\u2019re heading south, to islands such as Atokos, Ithaca, Kefalonia, and Zakynthos. 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