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Not looking at the Ionian Sea is complete withouth mention of Homer and the Odyssey. Odyssey tells the floor of Odysseus and his travels and adventures throughout the Mediterranean around 800BC. The Trojan War was concluded when the Greeks sucseeded providing a wooden horse into the city of Troy. Greek soldiers were hidden inside and opened the gates to the Greek army who sacked city. Ulysses and the Greeks could know the other back to their kingdoms across the sea voyage of Ulysses say was eventful is rather underestimating the matter.

From Troy in what is now northwest Turkey, he sailed south through the Aegean Sea. Arriving at the southern tip of Greece, he jumped off course for the lotus eaters in this is thought to Libya. The is on Sicily, where he encounters the Cyclops. This one-eyed giant eats two of the crew before they escape. More trouble at Lestrygons – Corsica and Sardinia. Here the fleet attacked by giants hurling rocks and the crew are devoured. Survivors Theh head east to Italy and the enchanting Circe. She maintains a marine and a wave of his wand, turns them into pigs. Ulysses is protected by grass that the god Hermes gave him.

At some point of reference in the trip is for the columns of Hercules. And this is supposed to be the rock of Gibraltar and Jebel Musa in Morocco. These two mountains sitting on either side of the straight line is the enterance to the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. Now he must pass the Sirens, whose sweet singing lures sailors to their deaths. Odysseus meets the ear plugs from his crew with wax, then lashes himself to mast so that he can not steer the ship on the rocks waiting. Passing through the strait between Sicily and mainland Italy they run and Scylla, who swallows the sea into a whirlpool, it spits again. And Charybdis that uses each of his six hands reaching from a cliff and pull a sailor on deck, then quickly, yes you guessed it, eat.

More misery as they upset the god Zeus, who sends a thunderbolt to destroy the ship. Only Odysseus survives, stranded on Malta, the home of the Calypso nymph who held against his will. Zeus, king of the gods, sends Hermes skimming the waves on magic sandals with orders to release Odysseus. But while close to home again another god, Posiedon, sends a storm to wreck his ship and it is washed ashore days later Corfu. He falls asleep in a thicket of olive and is awakened to the sound of laughter of women. These The princess Nausicaa down in the river to wash her wedding dress. Odysseus approaches her and she agreed to help try to complete his return trip. She introduces him to his father and when he has heard the story of Odysseus, he ordered accelerated home to Ithaca.

Once home, he found the island full of suitors for her hand woman, after such a lapse of time Odysseus is presumed dead. Him and an ally fight and win a battle against overwhelming odds with a little help from the gods. And then, Athena tells the supporting parts to live together in peace through the years future.

Weather – The wind is compatible with the conditions in the Eastern Mediterranean. little wind in the morning but after noon wind freshened throughout the afternoon may reach 20 knots. The evening and night sees a return to calm cinditions. During the summer months, it blows from the north-west and south-west for the remaining months.

The navigation area north

Corfu -. The island receives three times the average amount of rain for the region and as a consequence is a mass of green forests, wild pine-covered mountains, lakes and cultivated fields. He also miles sandy beaches. the island's capital, Corfu town is situated on a promontory atractivly on the east coast, dominated by the new fortress. Visit Sidari north to bathe in the canal of love, legend has it that lovers stay together for life. 16km south of Corfu Town is the Villa Achillion Built in Italian Renaissance style and situated at an altitude of 145 m. It has beautiful gardens and attractive panoramic views. Now a museum. 3 km further south is the charming fishing village of Benitses and the remains of a Roman villa. Climb to the summit of Mount Pantokrator where you will find an abandoned monastery dating from 1347. The hill also offers beautiful views

The main port is located in the town of Corfu. Enter the Old Port from the end East of the dam. Entering the inner harbor is very narrow and makes a strong north-west entry difficult. Once inside there is an excellent shelter in all weathers. Visitors berths are behind the pier in the wind next two and three deep. anchor was not advised you will almost cetainly get entangled gear. After you are docked within walking distance from the center of the city. Adjacent to the port, you will find catering, machine shops, boat engine repair services and other equipment for electrical and electronic equipment. Corfu town offers the undisputed best facilities in all directions in the northern Ionian.

3 miles north-west is linin Gouvia, a large field locked bay. At the southern end is Gouvia Marina is who became the center of Corfu yachting. It houses a arsenal.The around Venice has beeen devoted to the holiday package and there are better places spend time on vacation yachting.

The channel north of Corfu is the body of water between Corfu and Albania. Beware the reef, just north Agios Stefanos.

Agios Stefanos is a small inlet in the North Corfu Channel. No objection is normally the anchor here, despite the presence of a nearby military post. Anchoring in the middle of the bay at depths of 3 – 6m. The bottom is weed and thick mud which can be difficult to pass. Good shelter from the prevailing wind NW. There is a rough stone mole south side of the bay, but this is generally taken by local boats. There are many taverns along the shore. Some villas have been built here, but the bay retains a calm and beauty is worth the stop for the night. limited provisions can be obtained

Agni Bay is immediately south of Kalami in the north-east of the island. It is open to the south and east and offers a good shelter, but the prevailing wind NW.
There are three taverns each with its own private dock, where you can bend the anchor preference. If you overnight here, it is better to anchor the north or south end of the bay to avoid the large waves created by the ferries enter and leave overnight.

Paleokastritsa is on the east side of the island, it is an attractive tourist resort dominated the Monastery of Panagia Theotokos, perched on a high cliff. At 90 hours, you minute takes up the ruins of the castle Angelokastro dating from the 13th century. There many underwater caves in the locality can be reached by tender or dinghy. It is not easy to distinguish the entry day Bay approaching the north-west. However, the monastery at the top of the peninsula is clearly visible. The port is located on the west side of the bay and protected by Dock north south direction. Usually complete fishing skiffs that the vacancies are little lies near the head of the dock. The Protection is good in all times, except when strong southerlies waves crashing on the water break, creating a strong swell in the port. The port has no water. The fuel can be made. There are bars, restaurants and a supermarket nearby.

Petriti Village – North port, is a former career bottoms visible from afar. There lies south of the port along the bay and care is necessary. Good protection of all time in the port. Head for the new dock to land where depths are greater than 2 meters. If you tie behind the breakwater to be aware of water shallow nearby. The taverns were generally ground fresh fish. There are shops in the village of Argyrades some three km away. Beautiful beaches the swimming nearby

Paxos is 7 miles south of Corfu. It is a beautiful island, covered with pines. It can be fully explored in a few days with a car or a motorcycle, both of which can be rented locally. The architecture of the three main cities, Gaios, Laka, and Logos is generally Ionian with two colors and three-story houses along the streets. In contrast, the rural landscape is filled with low stone houses surrounded by lush gardens.

The emblem of Paxos is the trident. It is said that Poseidon, god of the sea, wanted to create a beautiful, peaceful island apart from other gods and men and for to live with his beloved Amfitriti. Then it hit the south of Corfu and Paxos was formed hard. But he lost his trident to strike the blow that has been found Paxiots later and made it their emblem.

Gaios the capital of Paxos. It is a charming port and propagates along the waterfront Gaios Enter a direction north, passing two small islands, San Nicolas and Panagia island. Soak up the atmosphere of this bustling capital on the square Gaios. In its center is the church St Apostoli. Gaios port and entry are very safe mooring approach the night with security patrols both on land and water. There are several buildings to visit the castle of Saint Nicolas, the Monastery of Panagia, the Church of Agioi Apostoli and the first Christian church of Agia Marina. Take the sunset at the Ostria. There are beautiful beaches Gouli Loni, Kamini and Lagada Khaki.

Gaios Port is the main port of the island. You moor in the middle of the busy tourist landscape or choose aquieter dock farther along the quay. If you want a place in July and August to be here early in the afternoon. excellent shelter in all weathers. Care must be taken when laying your anchor by passing ferries in the narrow channel can foul your chain.

Lakka, Paxos in North is located in a beautiful bay horseshoe shape and is flanked by highlands covered with olive and cypress trees. Bay nearly landlocked is excellent for swimming and water sports. Holding is good. Some waves can occur depending on the wind direction. There are some places on the platform, only around 10 yachts. Freshwater Truck of the local water.

His little sister island, just south, Anti Paxos is surrounded crystalline waters lapping on some beautiful sandy beaches.

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