One Week, Three Islands | Greece's Lefkada, Ithaki & Kefalonia [Ep.27]
July 4, 2026 · 20 min · 12K views · Lefkada
Sailing past Afales Beach, Ithaki, under clear blue sky
What this video covers
The crew of the Dufour 500 *Oceanaire | Wik & Rox* cruises the Ionian Sea, visiting the Greek islands of Lefkada, Ithaki, and Kefalonia.▶ 0:00 Transit through the Lefkada swing bridge requires patience, as the bridge operates on a strict schedule and becomes congested with charter traffic during high season.▶ 0:49 The crew advises arriving early to secure a position in the queue to avoid multi-hour delays.▶ 2:23 While sailing between islands, the crew notes that the Ionian typically experiences calm mornings followed by afternoon winds that build until evening, creating predictable windows for both water sports and sailing.▶ 11:51 During a stop in Ithaki, the crew hikes to the School of Homer, an archaeological site dating to 1300 BC.▶ 15:47 In Kefalonia, they visit the Zervati Cave, a geological site featuring ancient rock formations and a large, unstable overhang.▶ 16:41 The crew notes that while the cave is officially closed for safety due to falling rock, local access remains possible through gaps in the perimeter fencing.▶ 17:51
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