Astakos, Greece

Rent a boat in Astakos, Greece in a few minutes!

Rent a boat in Astakos, Greece in a few minutes!

Guests

Renting a boat in Astakos is the ideal way to explore the picturesque seaside town and the nearby Ionian Islands. Astakos connects Acarnania and the Ionian Islands and aside from sailing by the picturesque shores, it is worth visiting it for its historical monuments. Due to its location and its close proximity to Ithaca, the area has developed a lot in recent years and is a great destination for family holidays. You can easily moor your catamaran, motor yacht, sailboat, or speedboat you have selected in the port of Astakos. You can directly contact the owners of the vessels for the ideal boat, or simply allow a BednBlue travel expert to guide you with some suggestions.

You have plenty of options:

You can book and hire a sailboat or speedboat with a skipper, or without one if you own a license, and enjoy a one-day cruise to explore the beaches of Aetolia Acarnania and the Ionian Islands. You also have the option to book a catamaran or sailboat, at a fair price, and include Astakos in your 7-day yacht charter.

BednBlue Guarantee

Best Price Guarantee
We guarantee that at BednBlue, all listings are offered at the lowest price in the market.
Money Back Guarantee
To ensure that you do not receive anything less than what you have agreed upon, we bind the total amount of the booking until the day of your arrival to the listing.
Personal Assistant
From the moment you book, a BednBlue representative will know everything about your trip and will be there to assist you at anytime you need them.
Listing Accuracy
We guarantee that all listings on BednBlue are exactly as they appear. learn more

Boats in Biograd

Show more>

Astakos took its name from the local legend, who was the son of Poseidon and Olvia. Thanks to its position and port, Astakos played an important role throughout Greek history. Preceding the Trojan War, it belonged to the territory of Odysseus, king of Ithaca. At the time of the Peloponnesian War, the city sided with the Athenians. Later, Astakos sided with all the Acarnanians under the command of Alexander the Great. During the Turkish occupation, Astakos was a significant commercial port, and during the Revolution, it was a renowned port and refugee spot for Greeks. In the Gulf of Astakos, the famous naval battle of Dragamestos took place, which triggered the Second Siege of Messolonghi. Finally, throughout the 19th century, Astakos functioned as a commercial, administrative, and communication center, a major factor that contributed to its infrastructure and touristic development of the area. Today, Astakos is a small town where locals mainly engage in agricultural and fishing activities.

Before you rent a boat in Astakos, the area has many attractions that you can visit. The Holy Monastery of St. George, the ancient city of Astakos, and the hill known as Kastro are great options. At the top of the rugged hill, you will find ruins and cyclopean walls of the ancient fortified city. Astakos consists of the rarest type of Oak in all of Europe, you can see for yourself by walking through the Oak forest. In the earlier days, Astakos used acorns as a means of trade. Finally, you can visit the "Cave of the Cyclops", a huge cave in a rather steep location.  According to mythology, the Cyclops Polyphemus lived here, and, Odysseus blinded him along with his companions.

Astakos has several organized beaches, just like the beach of Goulia, only 1 km from the center. For a more entertaining cruise with a motor yacht or catamaran, there is a small sandy beach known as Asrpogiali where you can swim beneath the shade of pine trees. You can also visit the Beach of Mytikas and all the beaches along Aetolia Acarnania. Additionally, if you have more time, you can rent a catamaran to organize trips to Ithaca and the Echinades islands. This is where the naval battle of Nafpaktos actually took place. Astakos may not be the best starting point for sailing the Ionian islands but offers a port where you can resupply fuel for your yacht. You also have the option to enjoy a day cruise to the island of Kalamos. Some beaches you can meet on your way for a quick swim include Vela Beach and Agrapidia. With a sailboat charter, you can enjoy a 3-day or 4-day cruise to Kastos, Meganisi, Atokos, and reach Ithaki as your final destination.

Below you will find some useful information for your boat rentals in Astakos.

Platygiali:

The port is less than 2.5 hours from the port of Igoumenitsa and 1.15 hours from the airport of Akti. It is known for having a  good ferry connection with the islands of the Ionian Sea. The port serves both passenger and commercial ferries, and you can easily moor in the free berths with your vessel.