About Meganisi
Meganisi is the Ionian's best-kept secret — a tiny island just off the east coast of Lefkada that most tourists never visit. With just three small villages, no cars to speak of, and some of the clearest water in Greece, Meganisi is the ultimate yacht charter hideaway. The island's coastline is riddled with sea caves (including the impressive Papanikolis Cave, which sheltered a Greek submarine during WWII), hidden bays, and turquoise coves. Vathy, the main harbour, is a picture-perfect fishing village with colourful houses and waterfront tavernas. For charter guests, Meganisi is an essential overnight stop — intimate, authentic, and breathtakingly beautiful.
Papanikolis Cave
Enormous sea cave that sheltered a Greek submarine during WWII. Explore by tender.
Vathy Village
Tiny fishing harbour with colourful houses, waterfront tavernas, and zero pretension.
Crystal Water
Some of the clearest water in all of Greece — visibility exceeds 30 metres in many spots.
No Crowds
With no airport and limited ferry service, Meganisi remains blissfully uncrowded.
Best Time to Visit
May to October. Meganisi is sheltered and pleasant throughout the season.
Recommended Yachts
All yacht types work well. The sheltered bays suit catamarans perfectly. Sailing yachts enjoy the short passages from Lefkada. Even large motor yachts can anchor comfortably.
Anchorages & Marinas
Where to moor your yacht at Meganisi
Vathy
portBeautiful natural harbour with stern-to berths. The most charming port in the Ionian.
Spartochori Bay
baySheltered bay below the hilltop village of Spartochori. Good holding in sand.
Abelike Bay
bayStunning turquoise bay on the north coast. Excellent swimming and snorkelling.
Porto Spilia
portSmall harbour with a taverna. Peaceful overnight anchorage.
Beaches
The best swimming spots at Meganisi
Abelike
Yacht accessTurquoise bay with white pebbles on the north coast. One of the best swim spots in the Ionian.
Fanari
Yacht accessSmall beach near Spartochori with calm water and a rustic atmosphere.
Limonari
Yacht accessRemote bay on the south coast with crystal-clear water and complete privacy.
Papanikolis Cave Beach
Yacht accessSmall beach inside the enormous sea cave — a unique swimming experience.
Restaurants
Where to eat at Meganisi
Tropicana
Seafood$$Waterfront taverna in Vathy with the freshest fish and a magical harbour setting.
Lakis
Traditional Greek$Simple taverna in Spartochori village with home-cooked food and panoramic views.
Porto Spilia
Seafood$$Harbourside taverna at Porto Spilia with excellent grilled fish.
Things to Do
The best experiences at Meganisi
Explore Papanikolis Cave
adventureTake the tender into this enormous sea cave — large enough to have hidden a submarine during WWII.
Swim at Abelike Bay
relaxationAnchor in this stunning turquoise bay for some of the best swimming in the Ionian.
Dinner in Vathy
gastronomyStern-to in the tiny harbour and dine at a waterfront taverna — the most charming port experience in the Ionian.
Walk to Spartochori
cultureClimb from the harbour to the hilltop village for panoramic views over Lefkada and the mainland.
Snorkel the north coast
adventureThe clarity of the water around Meganisi is extraordinary — bring snorkelling gear for every swim stop.
Insider Tip from Our Captains
Stern-to in Vathy harbour and walk up to Spartochori for sunset — the view over the Ionian from the hilltop village is one of the best in Greece. Then walk back down for dinner at the harbour.
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