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YACHTING ESCAPES

                                                                                                                                                                                                                day 7

                   day 6             KEFALONIA – ANTIPAXOS ~50NM                                                                                    ANTIPAXOS – PARGA   ~13NM


                                     A small island with crystal waters and white sandy beaches, Antipaxos is                                       On the mainland, Parga charms with colorful homes, a hilltop
                                     perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing.                                                              Venetian castle, and scenic beaches.

                                     A Taste of Antipaxos                                                                                           Strolling Through Parga
                                     Though small in size, Antipaxos holds a bold secret—its deep red wine,                                         Wander through the charming Old Town of Parga, where cob-
                                     cultivated from local varieties that thrive in the island’s sun-drenched,                                      bled alleyways wind between pastel-hued houses and balconies
                                     limestone-rich  soil. The vineyards  here may be few, but they produce                                         overflowing with bougainvillea. The air carries the scent of jas-
                                     wines of striking character: full-bodied, earthy, and intensely aromatic.                                      mine and grilled seafood, guiding you past artisan boutiques,
                                     Pair a glass with a seafood lunch on the beach, or enjoy it as the sun sets                                    quaint cafés, and family-run tavernas tucked into quiet corners.
                                     over Vrika and Voutoumi beaches, where turquoise waters meet vineyard-                                         Climb gently uphill to the Venetian Castle, perched above the
                                     dotted hillsides. This unexpected oenological gem makes Antipaxos not                                          bay, and take in sweeping views of the Ionian Sea dotted with
                                     just a paradise for swimmers, but for wine lovers too.                                                         islets. As daylight fades, the town transforms—twinkling lights
                                                                                                                                                    reflect in the harbor, soft music drifts from open-air bars, and
                                                                                                                                                    the promenade comes alive with the hum of evening conversa-
                                                                                                                                                    tion. Whether you’re enjoying a drink by the water or wandering
                                                                                                    Voutoumi Beach, Antipaxos—a                     the softly lit streets, Parga at night is pure coastal enchantment.
                                                                                                        hidden Ionian gem where                                                                                                           Parga’s colorful charm unfolds
                                                                                                      emerald hills meet crystalline                                                                                                    between lush hills and turquoise
                                                                                                      waters, and the only rhythm                                                                                                   bays—a picture-perfect harbor where
                                                                                                        is that of the sea. A haven                                                                                                 culture, beauty, and Ionian spirit meet
                                                                                                       best reached by yacht, and                                                                                                         under the Mediterranean sun.
                                                                                                                                                   day 8            PARGA – CORFU   ~36NM
                                                                                                           remembered forever.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Bring your journey full cir-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       cle as you sail back to the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       island where it all began—
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       elegant,  storied  Corfu.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       With its Venetian façades,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       cypress-covered hills, and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       timeless charm, Corfu wel-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       comes you once more, this
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       time through the eyes of a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       seasoned voyager. As the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       sun sets behind the old for-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       tress and the breeze carries
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       whispers of the sea, take a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       moment  to  reflect  on  the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       islands you've touched, the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       stories you've gathered,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       and the stillness you’ve
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       found between the waves.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Your Ionian odyssey may
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       end here—but its memo-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ries will sail with you, long
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       after the anchor is lifted.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Carved by time and kissed by
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       legend, the Canal d’Amour in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Corfu is where nature’s artistry
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       meets the island’s most romantic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       myth—an unforgettable stop
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       along your Ionian journey.



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