LAKKA

After Syvota we decided to move across from the Greek mainland to a tranquil little bay on the island of Paxos,  Lakka. The 3 hour sail was calm and steady with a 9kt headwind into which we made 4kts.

 After searching for the opening we found the most amazingly sheltered cove. When we arrived just after lunch we were surprised to find only one or two other yachts anchored, but by mid afternoon another dozen arrived, scattered across the 3m deep, bright aqua, crystal clear water. It was an incredibly eerie feeling floating above the clear sandy bottom.

We took the dinghy into the tiny wharf and town at the end of the bay, had the usual coffee/Amstel and explored the few narrow streets surrounding the port.

 Lakka is a little beauty in the Ionian that is much loved by passing yachties.The streets are beautifully kept with bright bougainvillas on just about every fence and wall.

Tavernas ready for the summer crowds

We stayed just one night, gently rocking to sleep in peaceful silence.