Kefalonia

Fiskardho

Often referred to as the jewel in the Ionian, Fiskardho is a beautiful (but very busy) village on the north east coast of Kefalonia.  Mooring on the quay is often the preserve of those coming in as overnighting yachts are leaving late morning, but there is plenty of space to anchor sterns to on the rocks on the north side of the bay, with shore lines.  If that doesn’t appeal then you can moor outside the harbour to the south of the harbour, or even in Fokki Bay (see below) and walk around to the village or eat at the excellent taverna at the head of the bay.

Use plenty of chain here, even if moored on the town wall.  Unfortunately, if you are anchored on the wall, crossed anchors are common, so make sure you are comfortable with sorting those out if you do.

Lovely walks out of the town to the peninsula which is home to the Venetian lighthouse and other ruins.  Plenty of excellent tavernas and shops are available here.

Fokki Bay (just to the south of Fiskardho)

A great lunchtime stop or overnight mooring, being a short walk from Fiskardho.  There is an excellent network of tunnels on the South side of the bay which are well worth an explore (take a torch) and a cliff jump for those with a head for heights.  There is a very good taverna (and much cheaper than in Fiskardho) at the head of the bay.

Ay Eufemia

Another lovely town with a well organised harbour with harbour master.  Radio in on channel 74 and you will be directed to a space on either the north or east quay.  If full, there is space to free swing in the harbour itself.  Lovely tavernas and beaches out on the northerly road from the town so go and explore.  It does get pretty windy in the entrance to the harbour in the late afternoons, so use plenty of chain.

Sami

Not as picturesque as some of the towns on Kefalonia (having largely been rebuilt after the 1953 earthquake), but it has a charm about it.  The new pier can be a little noisy, as it has arches in it for surging water.  Again, good walks and if you are feeling energetic and your yacht is secure, the magnificent Mellisani caves are well worth a visit.

Poros

The most southerly point in the permitted sailing area.  As with Sami, Poros is a busy little port and can be noisy at night.

All along the east coast of Kefalonia there are numerous bays to explore for wonderful lunch time stops.