Corfu Catamaran Charter
History and culture collide at the original Mediterranean cruising ground.
A catamaran charter in Corfu is ideal for exploring this vibrant North Ionian island, as well as nearby gems like Paxos and Sivota.
Whether you plan to circumnavigate the whole Corfu island, or mix up short and long hops on an adventure around the Ionian sea, we can help find the perfect catamaran for your group.
As one of the first Greek islands to attract mass tourism, Corfu is hardly a secret. But sail away from the impressive architecture of the bustling town, and you will find peaceful anchorages with impossibly clear waters, quaint little towns and heavenly scenery.
Line-of-sight navigation make for easy days of coastal cruising, with a smattering of olive-lined island idylls along the route.
Here, stunning lengths of Ionian-licked white sands curve into sheltered coves that climb to cypress-covered hills.
Evocative monasteries overlook a sublime old town with clusters of vibrantly coloured buildings left by the Venetians and a beautiful arched promenade left by the French. And the countryside, painted with traditional stone-built villas, country cottages and lush vineyards has enough treasures to explore for years on end.
Charter Catamarans in Corfu
Where to sail on a Corfu catamaran Charter?
Begin in Corfu Town to explore a warren of history in its centre, characterised by crisscrossing alleyways and an abundance of tavernas, bars and museums. Walk up to the Campiello neighbourhood to see pretty winding streets bookended by Venetian palazzi in cobbled squares, each strung together with laundry lines attached to charming balconies.
Explore the Old Fortress, a Byzantine fort finished by the Venetians, to see its small collection of sights such as its battle-scarred gates, cannons and sultry views of the strait towards Albania and the Greek mainland. Afterwards, walk to the Balkans' largest town square, the Spianada in the heart of town via the historic centre's narrow backstreet arteries and finish with a coffee in the Liston Promenade. In the evening, pick a seat in a lively taverna for an evening of immersion, drinking a bottle of local Kakotrygis and a plate of delicious Sofrito.
Corfu's coastline is indented by various bays reaching out to the seas with craggy arms, ideal for sheltering from the gusts of the Meltemi, and it has some of the north Ionians' best beaches: from the delightful mountain curve at Paleokastritsa and remote Rovinia Beach, scented by olive groves and lush woodland, to the curvaceous Kalami bay, indented with numerous small beaches, each ideal for an anchorage.
Board your catamaran charter at Gouvia Marina and make a quick sail over to Lakka on the north of Paxos to see an attractive village at the foot of a hill speckled with olive trees and cypresses. Stroll the lively promenade, spend an afternoon on Harami's beautiful beach or sail south to the stunning Gaios marina on Paxos. As you glide across the water you'll note a collection of colours radiating upwards from the horizon: they are the pinks, reds and greens of the houses that line the pretty promenade of the marina.
Stop for a lunch in town before sailing out to Antipaxos, where an alluring topography of vineyards and olive groves undulate towards glorious white beaches or follow the winds across the Ionian to the mainland. Moor in Parga and eat seafood in a local taverna or hike to the fairytale ruins of the Venetian Castle for sublime island vistas. From here sail north visiting the Sivota Islands via Mourtos and Sagada on the mainland.
Lying just off the northwest coast of mainland Greece, Corfu and the Ionians benefit from more moderate sailing conditions than on the mainland. Temperatures are generally settled in the late 20s from July to September, and cooled by manageable gusts from the Meltemi, making Corfu a pleasure to sail from the spring until autumn. And the craggy rural coasts of the north Ionian islands are particularly well-suited to exploration by catamaran.
Luxury Catamaran Charter Corfu
Select a luxury Catamaran charter in Corfu for the unmatched ease of sailing along its breathtaking coast, anchoring in sultry untouched coves like Porto Timoni and the awe-inspiring Sidari Canal d'Amour. Stay in Corfu Town for its excellent nightlife and amenities or sail your catamaran charter over to Lefkada to explore one of Greece's most favourable sailing destinations.
Choose a luxury lagoon 42 Catamaran for beautifully designed interiors with queen-sized en suite cabins and large hull windows allowing for immersive views of the ever-evolving coastline. Take along a skipper and spend your days luxuriating under the sun on the bow's netting area, letting your skipper take care of the sailing, the port calls and those winsome anchorages in stunning secret bays that only a local skipper could possibly find.
Choose a bareboat Catamaran charter to take complete control of your sailing holiday. Spend your days in complete privacy, exploring the indented coastline of Corfu and walking some of the highlights of the Corfu Trail: the Korissíon lagoon, Áyii Dhéka, Myrtiótissa, Áyios Yeóryios Pagón, and Mount Pandokrátor.
Or go island hopping across the Ionians to experience picturesque bays and languid fishing villages on Paxi, the caves and the serious rustic beauty of Cephalonia, and the turquoise fringed beaches set against stunning white cliffs on Lefkada and Ithaca.
