Milos Island, Greece

(Kayaking trip Guide)

Milos  is a volcanic Greek island in the Aegean Sea, just north of the Sea of Crete. Milos Area also includes the uninhabited offshore islands of Antimilos and Akradies. Milos is the southwesternmost island in the Cyclades group.  From east to west it measures about 23 km, from north to south 13 km, and its area is estimated at 151 km² . The greater portion is rugged and hilly, culminating in Mount Profitis Elias 748 m  in the west. Like the rest of the cluster, the island is of volcanic origin, with tuff,trachyte and obsidian among its ordinary rocks. 

 Coastline:  

• Length of Coast strip -93 км. 
• Spectacular volcanic rock formations;
• Sea caves, tunnels and arches;
• Secluded and deserted  beaches;
• Uninhabited islands.

Best Secuided Beaches to Camp
(Free and Wild Camping):   See   Map

Ithaka Island, Ionian Sea, Greece

 

(Kayaking trip Guide) 

Ithaca is one of the smaller Ionian islands, very close to East Kefalonia, with a great coastline and impressive to see from a kayak.  

There is a strait situated to the west of the island called the Strait of Ithaca. The capes in the island include Exogi, the westernmost but not in land, Melissa to the north, Mavronos and Agios Ilias to the east, Schinous, Sarakiniko and Agios Ioannis, the easternmost to the east and Agiou Andreou, the southernmost in the south. Bays include Afales Bay to the northwest, Frikes and Kioni Bays to the northeast and Ormos Gulf and Sarakiniko Bay to the southeast. The tallest mountain is Nirito (806 m), the second tallest is Merovigli (669 m).

Lazaretto Islet (or Island of The Saviour) guards the harbor. The church of The Saviour and the remains of an old gaol sit on the island

Coastline:  Length of Coast strip - 90 км.

Kefalonia, Southwest-West Coast - Part 5

(Kayaking trip Guide)
Area-From Cape Kakata to Lixouri 

Coastline: 

Length of Coast strip - 50 км. 

West  Coastline  - The most remote coastline in Kefalonia. Dramatic scenery, high limestone Cliffs, extensive rock Gardens, few but beautiful Beaches with mix of Pebble and  Sand.

Southwest Coastline: Clay Cliffs , many dark-red  coloured sandy public Beaches. 

Best secuided Beaches to Camp (Free Camping) Map 
Platia Ammos Beach 

Kayaking  Itinerary 1:  Xi Beaches - Petani Bay ;

Paddling Distance:24 км.

Duration: 6-9 hours 

Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult (in the usual weather conditions)

Coastline description: Dramatic scenery, Clay and high limestone Cliffs, Extensive rock Gardens, Few but beautiful Beaches with mix of Pebble & Sand.

Kefalonia, Northwest-West Coast - Part 4

Area-From Cape Dafnoudi to Cape Kakata
(Kayaking trip Guide)
Coastline:

• Length of coast strip - 35 km.;
• Main Beach area:  Assos - one of the most picturesque villages in the Ionians;
• Myrtos, one of the most famous beaches in Greece
• Dramatic high limestone cliffs;
• Sea caves and rock gardens;
• Remote beaches with a mix of sand and pebble;
• Massive limestone walls in the northwest part of the coastline.