Suggested Route – Avoiding Easterly Winds If the wind is forecast easterly, don’t panic and stay holed up for the week – there are some great options for avoiding harbours exposed to the East!Sunday night – Vathi, MeganisiPrebook a space in Odyseas Marina in Little Vathi on Meganisi for a safe space for your first evening. Or if you can find a space on the town quay – great! Lots on offer here in Vathi – restaurants, supermarkets, bars.Monday night – Assos, KefaloniaLocated on the West coast of Kefalonia, Assos is a hidden gem that can only be discovered in the right conditions. In an easterly wind, Assos provides great shelter. Although there is a town quay, it is small, so expect to longline towards the cliffs where there is a cool hidden cave.Tuesday night – Sivota, LefkadaPrebook with Yanni’s Ionion taverna for a space with lazy line on his quayside. The family taverna serves up delicious Greek food as well as guaranteeing a safe mooring when it’s windy. Get in early to avoid having to moor up in a atrong cross wind.Wednesday night – Big Vathi, IthacaBig Vathi is ideal for heading to in a blow – try stern to on the quay or if it’s too windy, then drop the hook in the middle of the bay and freeswing. Great holding – just give yourself plenty of space and drop plenty of chain.Thursday night – KalamosBook ahead a space with George in Kalamos harbour. Although it is located on the East coast of Kalamos, George will ensure you are in a good sheltered location within the harbour.Friday night – Palairos, MainlandAnchor off Palairos beach or north of Palairos harbour on the mainland. The anchorage is nice and shallow with good holding – a short dinghy ride ashore and you’ll find some lovely beachfront tavernas or The New Mill is famous locally for its local food and (very) palatable wine!Saurday night – Geni, LefkadaLocated just opposite our home base of Vliho, Geni is a great option for your final evening with only a 10 minute motor across in the morning. Geni offers great holding, good shelter and some nice tavernas ashore – Elena’s is traditional Greek or Seaside for a special occasion.Read some of our other route plans:Suggested Route – Quiet EscapeSuggested Route – Lively NightlifeSuggested Route – Exploring the Northern IonianSee more about the area here:Our Sailing AreaRoute plan: Ionian HighlightsTop 10: AnchoragesA Route Plan from CraigThis post was written by admin