Rent a boat Lefkada

Can you rent a yacht in Lafkada – do I need a license?

Small boats (under a certain horsepower or length), electric boats, crewed yacht charters, and gulet charters may not require a license. Larger boats or those with more powerful engines need a skipper’s license. Before you confirm your sailing trip to Lafkada, please send us a copy and we will check it for you. You need to have the original copies on board, so don’t forget to take them.
To sail in Lafkada, one of the following qualifications is necessary:
• ICC (International Certificate of Competence), with valid Navigational and VHF licenses, Prerequisites: RYA “Day Skipper Course” or complete the ICC Assessment form to prove competence from previous experience.• IPC (International Proficiency Certificate), America, Prerequisites: ASA 104 or US Sailing “Bareboat Cruising Course” OR:
• NauticEd SLC (International Sailing License and Credentials), International, • UK – RYA Day Skipper practical, • USA – US Sailing “Bareboat Cruising Course”, ASA “104 Bareboat Cruising Course” or above, • Germany – “Sportbootführerschein See“ or above, • Belgium – Algemeen Stuurbrevet/ Brevet de conduite général, • France – LE PERMIS PLAISANCE
If you do not have a skipper license, it is also possible to rent a boat with a skipper

Boat rental Lefkada – the main ports

Lefkada Town (Lefkas Town) Port

Lefkas is the main port on the island, offering ferry connections to the mainland and other nearby islands. It accommodates both commercial and passenger yachts. yacht charter Lefkada Lat. 38.83079134025834 Long. 20.711346610672823

Nydri Port

Nydri, located on the east coast of Lefkada, has a port that serves boat excursions and ferries to nearby islands, including Meganisi, Ithaca, and Kefalonia. Nidri boat rental Lat. 38.70650778213564 Long. 20.711183911966476

Vasiliki Port

Vasiliki, on the southern coast, is known for its windsurfing and sailing conditions. The port caters to passenger boats, ferries, and private yachts. boat rental Vasiliki Lat. 38.62761964499518 Long. 20.604479552534087

Sivota Port (Syvota)

Sivota, a picturesque fishing village on the southeast coast, has a small port mainly used by local fishing boats and smaller boats. Sivota boat hire Lat. 38.62412471215012 Long. 20.682695550086997

Agios Nikitas Port

Agios Nikitas is a village on the west coast with a small harbor used by local fishing boats and private yachts. lat. 38.79019327066968 long. 20.613665206663587
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The best time to sail in Lefkada is from late May to early October. For those who prefer milder weather and fewer crowds, May, June, September and early October are ideal. If you are an experienced sailor looking for stronger winds, July and August are the best choices.
Spring (March- May)
The temperature is 15-25°C, with mild and pleasant weather. The wind is light, northwesterly, typically 10-15 knots, making it excellent for calm sailing. The water is still warming up (16-20°C), but in late spring it becomes comfortable for swimming.
Summer (June-August)
Warm and sunny, with temperatures ranging from 25-35°C. The Maestro (northwesterly) wind picks up in the afternoon, reaching 15-25 knots, creating ideal conditions for experienced sailors. The water is warm (24-27°C) and mostly calm in the mornings, with stronger winds expected in the afternoons.
Autumn (September-November)
The temperature gradually drops from 30°C in early September to 18°C ​​in November. The Maestro wind weakens but still offers a steady breeze of 10-20 knots. The water remains warm (22-25°C) until the end of October, making it ideal for late-season sailing.
Winter (December-February)
Cooler temperatures, 10-18°C, with occasional rain. The wind is stronger and more unpredictable, with occasional storms from the west and south. The sea is rougher and the water is colder (14-17°C).

The climate diagrams are based on 30 years of hourly weather model simulations. They give good indications of typical climate patterns and expected conditions (temperature, precipitation, sunshine, and wind). The “mean daily maximum” (solid red line) shows the maximum temperature of an average day for every month for Lefkada. Likewise, the “mean daily minimum” (solid blue line) shows the average minimum temperature.

The wind rose for Lefkada shows how many hours per year the wind blows from the indicated direction. The diagram for Lefkada shows the days per month, during which the wind reaches a certain speed.

Day 1. Lefkas – Meganisi (11.74 nm), Day 2. Meganisi – Kalamos (14,06 nm), Day 3. Kalamos – Kastos (4,45 nm), Day 4. Kastos – Ithaca (Vathi) (18,43 nm), Day 5. Ithaca (Vathi) – Kefalonia (Fiskardo) (15,60 nm), Day 6. Kefalonia (Fiskardo) – Lefkas (Sivota) (12,06 nm), Day 7. Lefkas (Sivota) – Lefkas (16,57 nm)

Day 1. Lefkas – Preveza (18 nm) 3h, Day 2. Preveza – Gaios (35 nm) 6h, Day 3. Gaios – Sivota (12 nm) 2h, Day 4. Sivota – Corfu town (20 nm) 3,3h, Day 5. Corfu town – Kavos (21 nm) 3,5h, Day 6. Kavos – Parga (17 nm ) 3h, Day 7. Parga – Lefkas (40 nm) 6,5h

sailing from Lefkada town