The Ionian combines both good sailing weather, sunny and warm with predictable winds with a facinating group of islands.Navigation is generally by line of sight and a passage between islands is generally only a few hours in duration The islands are fascinating and steeped in Greek mythology. This is a great place for people learning to sail or building experience and so it is no surprise that it is home to several companies running flotilla sailing holidays.The wind is consistent with conditions found throughout the Eastern Mediterranean. Little breeze in the morning but from noon the wind freshens throughout the afternoon reaching perhaps 20 knots. The evening and night sees a return to calm cinditions. During the summer months it blows from the NW and from the SW for the remaining months.
The island receives three times the average amount of rain for the area and as a consequence is a mass of green woodlands, wild pine-covered mountains, lakes and cultivated fields. It also has miles of sandy beaches. The island’s capital, Corfu Town is attractively situated on a promontory on the east coast, dominated by the New Fortress. Visit Sidari to the north to swim in the Canal d’Amour, the legend has it that lovers will stay together for life. 16 km to the south of Corfu Town is the Villa of Achillion, built in Italian Renaissance style and situated at an altitude of 145 m. It has magnificent gardens and attractive panoramic views.
The main harbour is in Corfu town. Enter the Old Harbour from the eastern end of the breakwater. The entrance into the interior of the harbour is very narrow and a strong northwesterly makes entry difficult. Corfu town unquestionably offers the best all-round facilities in the northern Ionian.
If you want to experience sunbathing, those sandy beaches are definitely your best choice. You can also go to day spa to have the skin care which is really impressive. The facial massage and the like will make your stay there more memorable.
