The Eptanisa
Which Are the 7 Ionian Islands?
Corfu, Paxos, Lefkada, Ithaca, Kefalonia, Zakynthos and Kythira: the Eptanisa, and which of them a crewed week from Corfu or Lefkada reaches.
Last updated September 2026
Seven islands, five in a week, and why
Best suited for
- Families who want five green islands with an hour between them
- Sailing parties who want the afternoon breeze
- A first Ionian week choosing between Corfu and Lefkada as the start
- Two-week parties who want Zakynthos at the end
When the Ionian weeks go for 2027
The Ionian runs from May to early October; the sailing catamarans that suit it are the most requested yachts for families and their July and August weeks go early. Peak weeks for July and August 2027 are being contracted now, in the autumn of 2026; the five and six cabin yachts go first. Nine to fourteen months ahead for a peak week, six to nine for June and late September, three to four for May and October. Booking early buys first choice of yacht and week rather than a discount.
George's insider notes
- Start in Corfu for Paxos and Antipaxos; start in Lefkada for Ithaca and Kefalonia; the two weeks overlap at Meganisi.
- Antipaxos's Voutoumi at noon is the swim of the Ionian; Gaios on Paxos at eight is the evening.
- Fiskardo on Kefalonia is a long day from Corfu and an easy one from Lefkada.
- Zakynthos's Shipwreck beach from the water at eight in the morning, before the boats from Porto Vromi, is the one reason to add the week.
Frequently asked
Questions we get about Which Are the 7 Ionian Islands?
Which are the 7 Ionian islands?
Corfu, Paxos, Lefkada, Ithaca, Kefalonia, Zakynthos and Kythira, the Eptanisa; Kythira lies off the southern Peloponnese, far from the other six.
How many of the Ionian islands can a yacht see in a week?
Five: Corfu, Paxos, Lefkada, Ithaca and Kefalonia, with Antipaxos, Meganisi, Kalamos and Kastos between; Zakynthos is a second week, Kythira a passage.
Should a week start in Corfu or Lefkada?
Corfu for Paxos, Antipaxos and the mainland coast; Lefkada for the Inland Sea, Ithaca and Kefalonia. Both board on any day you choose.
How much is an Ionian yacht charter?
From about EUR 22,000 a week all in on a 15 metre crewed catamaran for eight, the same base as anywhere in Greece, with the APA at the low end for the type because the legs are short.
Is the Ionian windy?
No; it has no Meltemi, flat mornings and a breeze from two to six that the sailing catamarans are built for.
How do I get an Ionian quote?
WhatsApp +1 786 798 8798 or george@georgeyachts.com with the dates and the party; two or three real yachts with the all-in week come back within twenty-four hours.
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