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Lefkas Base

A link to Homer’s Odyssey and an internationally renowned windsurfing destination. If you’re looking for a holiday spot that ticks a myriad of boxes, then try the Ionian island of Lefkada.

Lefkas Base in Lefkas Marina

Explore the Ionian Islands!

Sailing Yachts Charters from Lefkas (Lefkada). Charter base on the island of Lefkas (Lefkada) is perfect for exploring the Ionion Islands including the popular islands of Zakynthos, Kefalonia and Kerkyra as well as many more smaller islands in between! You are free to choose which islands you visit and which route you take! Lefkas is easily accessible by charter flights from many European countries which fly into the nearby airport at Prevaza, a short bus or taxi ride from Lefkas and the charter base.

Boats in Lefkas are available for both skippered and bareboat rentals and include a wide variety of our most popular sailing yachts and catamarans.

Fully crewed yachts, catamarans, monohull sailing yachts as well motor yachts are also available.

For more details about fleet on Lefkas feel free to contact us or use our online form.

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We look forward to welcoming you to Lefkas soon!

 

 

General History / Mythology

The fact that this Ionian island has been linked to Homer’s epic, The Odyssey (there have been findings that Lefkada could have been Homer’s Ithaka) is proof positive of how special this island is. Located on the west coast of Greece, the fact that this Ionian island is accessible by foot (and, of course, by car) has made it a player in all eras of the long history of the country.

Base information

How to get at base
Lefkas island does not have an airport, the nearest is the airport of Preveza (Aktio airport) and is located 18 km from our base. You may also reach Lefkas island from Italy by ferry to Igoumenitsa.
By Taxi: You can find easily taxis at Aktio airport and at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Transfers: Fyly Yachting could arrange a transfer for you by minibus or by taxi (upon request) By bus from Athens: There are 4 buses daily for Lefkas island. The trip lasts approx 6 hours.
The link leads to Lefkas base map and you can get directions to our offices and other useful information
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1KuRNQGtS49hl8x-ZbKNBVFo1VAc&usp=sharing

General Infrastructure of the base
In the marina you can find a supermarket. Your provisions can be also organized by the FYLY team (upon request). Your order will be on
board upon your arrival.
Supermarket opening hours:
There is one in the marina, but also another bigger supermarket very close to the marina.
Monday – Saturday: 09:00 am – 21:00 pm both supermarkets
Sunday: 09:00 am – 15:00 pm (the one in the marina)
Parking area Car parking for the guests can be arranged under the instructions of the marina management. You may park your cars only at the designated parking areas. Parking of cars on the quayside is not allowed. The marina is not responsible for the loss or theft of items from the vehicles.

Deposit
We accept Visa. MasterCard, certified bank check.

Transfer facilities

Transfer can be arranged upon request

Other Information

Weather forecast

a. TELEPHONE
Via the phone line of the Athens Marine Meteorological Centre of the Hellenic National Meteorological Service, one can obtain a forecast directly from the forecaster on duty for the sea area that one is interested in, on a 24-hour basis, by dialing 210 9699171. General weather forecasts are obtained from a pre-recorded message of the National Telecommunications Organisation of Greece (OTE), by dialing 14944.

b. RADIO
Regular Weather and Sea Bulletins for Shipping issued by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service are broadcast by the 1st Programme of the Hellenic Radio (ERA 1) in Greek, as are special forecasts and warnings, whenever issued. The frequencies and times of broadcast are mentioned below:
HELLENIC RADIO (NATIONAL NETWORK) (ERA 1)/DAILY/(AM) 7.29 KHz, (FM) 105.8 KHz, (FM) 91.6 KHz/06:05

Weather forecasts are also broadcasted by other state, private and municipal radio stations all over the country, on the FM band, after news bulletins.

c. TELEVISION
The Hellenic National Meteorological Service forecasts are announced on TV by professional Hellenic National Meteorological Service meteorologists, as well as by TV presenters. Greek public and private channels broadcast the weather forecast for the coming day at the end of the news bulletin. In addition, some channels broadcast a special forecast for the entire week.

d. VHF/OLYMPIA RADIO
VHF channel 16 broadcasts Gale Warnings as well as regular forecasts, upon vessel request.
OLYMPIA RADIO broadcasts pre-recorded Weather and Sea bulletins in Greek and English according to the following table:

Station
* Corfu (Kerkira) Ch 02
* Cephalonia Ch 27
* Petalidhi (Kalamata) Ch 83
* Kithera Ch 85
* Perama (Pireaus) Ch 86
* Saronic Ch 25
* Salamis Ch 23
* Siros Ch 04
* Parnis (Khalki) Ch 25
* Pilio (Volos) Ch 60
* Sfendarni (Thessaloniki) Ch 23
* Thasos Ch 85
* Limnos Ch 82
* Lesvos Ch 01
* Khios Ch 85
* Rodhos (Rhodes) Ch 63
* Knossos (Kriti – Crete) Ch 83
* Sitia (Kriti – Crete) Ch 85

Sailing license
According to Greek law, two members of the crew must be experienced. The skipper must hold a valid sailing license the co-skipper can submit an official declaration that they have the knowledge to navigate a sailing yacht.

Currency
EURO

Local – navigation taxes
Not applicable

Language spoken
Greek English

Doctors-hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL OF LEFKADALefkada
24, Valaoritou str.
Tel: +30 2645038200
Fax: +30 2645025377

Time difference
EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)

Marina

Marina of Lefkada:
East coast, 31100 Lefkada
Phone: 2645026645
Fax: 2645026642
E-mail: lefkas@medmarinas.com
Website: www.medmarinas.co

Hotels - Restaurants

In case you need hotel accommodation, we suggest a couple of hotels which are located in and near to marina.
Ianos Hotel: Lefkas marina,
Tel: +302645022217 Fax: +30 2645022307
Ionion Star Hotel: On Lefkas beach
Tel: +302645024762—3 Fax: +30 2645025129
There is a variety of restaurants, bars and café on and around marina Gouvia,
Bars, cafe and restaurants can also be found in the marina. There is also a
kinder garden.