If you're new to sailing or have only been sailing for a short while then a visit to the south Ionian is ideal. With steady breezes, shorter routes and sheltered waters, you’ll be able to totally immerse yourself in the scenery, the sun and the sailing experience. The distance between one port and the next is never more than a few miles giving you plenty of time to explore.

You can do a one or two week flotilla starting from our yacht marina at Vounaki Beachclub. The flotillas will enjoy plenty of island hopping; taking in many picturesque scenes;  from the white washed houses of Vathi, to the island of Cephalonia - made famous by the book and subsequent film Captain Corelli’s Mandolin and the picture perfect port of Frikes on the narrow island of Ithaka.

Start your day looking forward to a new destination. Book a flotilla holiday and that’s what you can expect. You’ll be sailing with a bunch of other yachts, having lots of fun socialising with fellow sailors and the Neilson lead crew along the way. 

Plan your day as you please from sea swimming to picnics and sightseeing, the lead crew is just a radio call away if you need them. Chose to sail in the north or south Ionian for one or two weeks - whatever you want, whenever you like.

If you're a complete beginner and think skippering your own yacht is pretty much out of reach, think again. With our skippered flotilla holidays (which are available from Vounaki Beachclub in Greece), you'll feel totally at home on your yacht and having fun in no time at all!

You'll be learning to sail with the help of your own personal skipper. You'll be surprised how easily and quickly it all falls into place and you can even pick up a qualification along the way, which is bound to come in handy, as you're bound to catch the sailing bug.

With wind force rarely above 3 throughout May and October, the Ionian is a great place for all levels of sailor. The wind generally comes from the north west, between force 1-3 in the morning, picking up to between force 2-4 in the afternoon.

They’ll be plenty of time to top up your tan on the deck with temperatures reaching up to 38 degrees in August and with very little rain.

Expect warm days and warm nights, allowing you to pack as much as you like into your day and look out for amazing sunsets - don't forget your camera!