Last days in Greece

Cave near Fiskardo, Kefalonia.

Itea is a great base to explore Delphi. It is an abandoned marina and that means free! We tied up Roundabout and set off to find a bus or taxi to the top of the mountains.

Delphi is an extremely beautiful place. If only we had more time to spend! We had a few hours and could have easily spent an entire day. However, we needed to make a provisioning run and sail to the island of Trizonia before nightfall.

Delphi

Trizonia is a lovely island with grassy meadows and lush pine forest. There is a small marina there, as well. We spent a peaceful night and explored a little of the surrounding islands before setting off for the large port town of Patras. The starboard air conditioning unit needed servicing and despite our best attempts to do it ourselves, we decided it was time to call in the professionals.

Sunset over Trizonia island.

Lovely scenery.

At anchor off Trizonia.

About 10 minutes after tying up to the quay, a man appeared from a yacht service agency. In less than an hour, we had a team repairing the air conditioner. They finished a couple of hours later and so after 100 euros and a big 'thank you', we settled in for the night.

3am found us up and exiting the harbor, setting sail for the island of Zakythnos. We had a pretty good run out of the Gulf of Patras and down to the island. We anchored off Shipwreck Beach and enjoyed a couple of hours there before the swell picked up.

We sailed over to the island of Kefalonia and anchored off a nice beach. After some swimming and dinner, we were treated to another music and fireworks show!

Music and fireworks on the beach. Anchored out, we had front row seats!

Fiskardo, Kefalonia Greece

Dinghy inside and then go ashore and explore.

Lots of tunnels to follow.

That water!

A new favorite anchorage.

Next morning we sailed on up to Fiskardo Bay to meet up with Plan B. We anchored in the bay and stern tied to shore. We really enjoyed our time there, as the water is gorgeous and there are so many things to do! We went on a neat hike and explored a nearby cave. With a weather window opening, it was time to sail up to Lefkada and source some parts in Lefkas town.

Sailing through the channel was a bit precarious, as lots of charter boats were exiting the time we were about ready to enter. It was no less than 30 boats all single file! Approaching Lefkas, we were a bit worried about finding a spot, but fortunately, we timed it right. We met up with two other sailing families, acquired some parts, and then set off for the island of Corfu.

Corfu is the last Greek island and our final port of call in this country. We spent two nights in Gouvia bay, again next to our friends on Plan B. They have a similar itinerary. Checking out was a breeze and we spent the rest of the time at the pool and swimming in the bay. We were fortunate enough to meet up with yet another sailing family, although they were on their way south for the season.

We set sail for Montenegro around 8am and waved goodbye to  Greece.

Taking down the Greek courtesy flag as we sail towards Montenegro.