We return to Envoy in Lefkas Marina, Greece in early April.
Destination 7: Corfu Island
Where is it?: Off the north-west coast of Greece.
How long is required to enjoy here?: About a week.
Brief outline: While Corfu town is busy the island has great cruising particularly on the north-east coast. Nearby are stunning Paxos Island, the mainland village of Parga and the island anchorages around the mainland village of Mourtos. Captivating Albania just a mile across the North Corfu Channel.
Must do: Visit the stunning village of Palaiokastrita and the monastery of Ay Spiridonos on the north-west coast.
Corfu is about 30nm long and 5nm wide with some great anchorages near and to the north of the town, some of which have excellent tavernas offering gastronomic fare a level above what is typical in Greece.
From Corfu town north is a whole string of delightful anchorages
Agni Cove is a great anchorage with several excellent tavernas
Around the fishing village of Kassiopi on the north-east coast are some good anchorages offering protection from southerlies.
To explore fascinating Corfu town with its Old Town of narrow cobbled streets, churches and two castles you can anchor off the coast to the south-east, visit one of the marinas nearby or go to Gouvia marina a short bus ride away.
Corfu's old fortress viewed from anchorage
Corfu is one of the better places among the Greek islands for the fairer sex to enjoy some shopping
..............among the atmospheric lanes
Anchorage adjacent to Corfu town with one of the marinas on left
Closer view of Envoy in the same anchorage
Gouvia is safe in all conditions with excellent infrastructure and some boats anchor off here like this unusually painted superyacht
A short cruise to the north-west side brings you to the great anchorage of Palaiokastrita and its famous monastery.
Coastline from hills above Palaiokastrita
Corfu is an important cruise-ship and ferry port and hub for cruisers heading to and from the Adriatic.
Destination 7: Corfu Island
Where is it?: Off the north-west coast of Greece.
How long is required to enjoy here?: About a week.
Brief outline: While Corfu town is busy the island has great cruising particularly on the north-east coast. Nearby are stunning Paxos Island, the mainland village of Parga and the island anchorages around the mainland village of Mourtos. Captivating Albania just a mile across the North Corfu Channel.
Must do: Visit the stunning village of Palaiokastrita and the monastery of Ay Spiridonos on the north-west coast.
Corfu is about 30nm long and 5nm wide with some great anchorages near and to the north of the town, some of which have excellent tavernas offering gastronomic fare a level above what is typical in Greece.
From Corfu town north is a whole string of delightful anchorages
Around the fishing village of Kassiopi on the north-east coast are some good anchorages offering protection from southerlies.
To explore fascinating Corfu town with its Old Town of narrow cobbled streets, churches and two castles you can anchor off the coast to the south-east, visit one of the marinas nearby or go to Gouvia marina a short bus ride away.
Corfu's old fortress viewed from anchorage
Corfu is one of the better places among the Greek islands for the fairer sex to enjoy some shopping
..............among the atmospheric lanes
Anchorage adjacent to Corfu town with one of the marinas on left
Closer view of Envoy in the same anchorage
Gouvia is safe in all conditions with excellent infrastructure and some boats anchor off here like this unusually painted superyacht
A short cruise to the north-west side brings you to the great anchorage of Palaiokastrita and its famous monastery.
Coastline from hills above Palaiokastrita
Corfu is an important cruise-ship and ferry port and hub for cruisers heading to and from the Adriatic.
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