Corfu is a beautiful island with a host of coves that are waiting to be explored. Sat in the Ionian sea it’s one of several impressive islands, all of which can be visited, explored, and appreciated when you rent a sailboat in Corfu.
The best thing is that the airport in Corfu is just 20 minutes away from the marina, meaning that you can be off your plane and on the water within an hour if you get the timing right. Of course, you may prefer to explore the city first and try one of the many restaurants, allowing you to appreciate authentic Greek food.
Corfu is the perfect spot to rent a sailboat and start a movie tour of the islands! Cruise to Skiathos to see and reenact the scenes from Mamma Mia, easily the most successful movie to come from Greece. Take some time to visit Kefalonia, where Nicholas Cage and Penelope Cruz filmed Captain Corelli's Mandolin. Or try Mykonos and follow the romantic adventure of Shirly Valentine or pretend you’re Jason Bourne, The Bourne Identity was partially filmed on the island of Mykonos.
Renting a sailboat is the perfect way to see all these islands at your own pace, to linger for as long as you want in your favorite spots and then take some time out to sit on the beautiful turquoise waters and bask in the warm sun.
You’ll find a host of national parks on the coastlines of these islands, picturesque villages and enough history to keep you occupied for a century!
The great thing about renting a sailboat in Corfu is that you’re not just in one of the most beautiful areas in the world. You’re also in a very forgiving sea that caters for all levels of experience. Light winds and a combination of large and small islands means that you’ll always have a direction to head in. In fact, taking a sailboat around Corfu and the surrounding islands will make you feel like you’re an explorer, looking for undiscovered lands. You may even find some!
There’s a huge choice of sailboats to rent in Corfu with Sailogy. You can check out the website today and choose the sailboat that appeals to you the most. If you want the very best in quality then you’ll need to check out the Dufour 460 Grand Large with 4 cabins and 10 berths, this 46ft long boat will make you feel like you own the sea. A similar-looking boat, the Bavaria Cruiser 46 is actually a foot longer but, despite having 4 cabins, only sleeps 9. It’s a nice alternative, depending on your needs.
Of course, size isn’t everything and a smaller 34ft, 8 berth Beneteau Oceanis 35.1 with 3 cabins may be a better choice when renting a sailboat in Corfu. If you want to drop in the middle then the Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 may be the best choice for you, with 3 cabins, 8 berths, and measuring 38ft it’s potentially the best all-rounder.
You’ll need to check out the Sailogy website to see all the options when you’re ready to rent a sailboat in Corfu. But, one thing is certain, if you rent the boat you’ll be hooked. It really is the best way to appreciate all the Ionian Islands and have the holiday of a lifetime!
It’s best to start with a light cruise around the coast of Corfu, allowing you to absorb the favored spots, check out the best cities, and find secluded places of your own. Then, with a little experience and confidence, you can head onto the open sea, the wind gently guiding your sailboat across the calm sea to visit lands seemingly untouched by human hand.
This really is the perfect spot, visit Sailogy now, and take a look at the various options to rent a sailboat in Corfu.
