The Greek Islands are a great place to plan a seakayaking trip. You can paddle here most of the year, in fact out of the peak tourist season of July and August is better than in because you'll find it easier to book accommodation and it won't be as desperately hot or as busy (in season the water is also dominated by the yachting crowds.). The hotel season here begins and ends on set days so you'll know if you arrive out of season. If you are visiting out of season you may also benefit more from the great Greek hospitality: expect to be welcomed warmly, and possibly even have hotels part opened for you and special meals cooked, which will bring that additional local colour and flavour to your experience. Another benefit of having friendly locals is that you're able to leave your kayak filled with gear on the beach overnight without having to worry about it. You can also camp where ever you like and there are plenty of secluded beaches to choose from.

The Ionian Islands on the western edge of Greece are a good place for those who are looking for less wind. Green mountains protect from the winds leaving calmer seas on the east side of the islands most of the time but the west side will show more expose coast lines with more cliffs & caves and rock gardens to play with as well as pretty views. These islands aren't too touristy and you can get a sense of life lived in a more traditional way here. If you are travelling by car- you can drive to the Isle of LEFKADE which is connected to the main land by bridge, and start paddling from there south east to the smaller islands, the most important one to visit is MEGANISI with its big blue cave and south to KEFALONIA & ITHAKA (the island of Odysseus)

If you are coming by air with a folding Kayak then you could fly to ZAKYNTOS which is only 8 nautical miles south from KAFALONIA.

Written by  Omer Singer.

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