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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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