Two week Faraway Islands Flotilla
In reality, the “Faraway Islands” really aren’t all that far away. They are named this as they are Greece’s furthest away islands from Athens! (Like Land's End in the UK or Finisterre in Spain.) New harbours at Ericousa and Othoni have prompted a return to the Faraway Islands! These safe havens give us more flexibility when planning our trip to The Faraways.
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Sailing conditions
Generally warm and sunny, which is why we love sailing in this part of the world! The regular but steady afternoon breezes between the islands create exciting sailing for those keener sailors out there.
Places to explore
In the first four to five days, the flotilla usually heads north to the sparsely populated Faraway Islands, with a possible stop in historic Corfu Town for a taste of Venetian and Greek history. Ericousa features a large bay ideal for anchoring, offering a relaxing atmosphere and invigorating morning swims. The harbour at Ericousa attracts few yachts, allowing for peaceful nights under the stars. Othoni is lush with pine and olive trees, overlooking Mathraki and nearby islands, all boasting beautiful sandy beaches, particularly Mathraki's golden sands against Corfu's white cliffs. The flotilla will spend about four to five days exploring these islands.
Typical itinerary
What's included
- Return flights from Gatwick
- Transfers
- Diesel
- Linen & Towels
- Dinghy
- Harbour Guide
- Starter Pack
- Full Financial Protection
What's not Included
- Compulsory Charter Pack
- Food & Drink
- Personal Holiday Insurance
Optional extras
- Flight supplement from Manchester, Stanstead, Birmingham and Heathrow*
- Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP)
- Dinghy Outboard
- Cruising Chute
- Skipper
Boats
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Two week Faraway Islands Flotilla
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Villa Meandros
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Reviews
The Lead crew was first class, inspiring confidence in a relatively inexperienced helmsman with clear instructions calmly given. We had a wide variety of destinations ranging from the bustle of Parga to the quiet of Petriti.
Excellent. We were lucky with the breezes this year, and only had one day of motoring. This flotilla was probably the nicest and friendliest one we've been on.
We had a lovely time covering areas of the Ionian that we had not visited before! There were some long days to get up to the Faraways but worth it! This was offset by a few more relaxing days when we got back down to Paxos so balanced out well!
Loved the route, visited new places & time for lots of bay stops. The lead crew looked after us all very well and made the trip very enjoyable.
Great friendly atmosphere, efficient and professional service every time. Whenever sailing comes up in conversation, we mention Sailing Holidays! We have already booked for 2025!
Excellent flotilla. Great places visited. Supported by a fab crew.