Loutrolimni Bay, Meganisi - Nidris, Lefkas - Tranquil Bay

Sept 23rd we left our comfortable Odysseous Marina and headed for a quiet bay on Meganisi.

We toured past all the famous bays which had several boats and chose a really small one on the outside of the island on the North East corner called Loutrolimni Beach/Bay.  We were the only boat there and enjoyed swimming, cleaning the water line and I did my ususal paddleboard.

The followind day we headed accross to Lefkas to Nidris which was very close by (8 miles or so) and  anchored in a lovely anchorage called Tranquil Bay accross from the busy little port of Nidris.  

On the way over, we passed an island with a mansion that belongs to the gentleman who is a famous greek poet and also wrote the Greek National Anthem.

Nidris itself has many restaurants and many water sports centres in addition to tour boats.

We have not seen any Canadians cruising around like us so we were really surprised to finally find a couple in Tranquil Bay.  They called over to us as soon as we anchored and we took the dinghy over to meet them on our way over to Nidris.

They were crusing on their trawler, La Reve, and are from Arthur, Ontario, just a few km west of Orangeville so quite a small world in the end.

After our chat we headed to Nidris for a bike ride and some late lunch/early dinner.

We found a restaurant online called Basilico and it did not disappoint!  

After dinner, we took the dinghy further up the bay which is called Vhliko Bay and enjoyed the scenery.

Another great couple of days!

                Looking south through the Meganisi Strait - Lefkas on the Right, Meganissi Left and Cephalonia and Ithaka in the far distance

                Our new Dutch friend from Meganissi - Bullet Freddy (5 time winner of his cruising class and the Southern Ionian Regatta in Sivota on his boat, Take Five

                Motoring past small island on the way to Nidris

                We haven't gotten tired seeing this colour of water!

                Small islet off Nidris - Home to the Greek Poet and Composer who wrote the Greek National Anthem

                Built in the early 1900's - Nice Mansion!

                La Reve - Our new friends from Arthur, Ontario in Tranquil Bay

                String of Tavernas and Cafes along the waterfront in Nidris, Lefkas

      Great place to eat!

  Salad Basilico - Honey Mustard dressing, Pecorino, Pine Nuts, Pancetta - Not your typical Greek salad!!!

                Amazing Fish Soup - Squeeze a half a fresh lemon in and enjoy!

  Beef Stifado - We can't eat any more!!!

                Our Chef, Ellen, one of her two sons who all own the restaurant together

Best Meal so far in Greece!!!

                Sights in Vhliko Bay - Many Boats are anchored here permanently as this bay is protected 360 degrees from all weather

                Dry Dock in Vhliko Bay

                The Lodge anchored in Tranquil Bay