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Port guide
Nydri — at a glance
33 boats are available to book in Nydri from 3 bases; the largest are Nydri Port (19), Hotel Armonia (13), Nydri Marina (1). The fleet is 25 sailing boats and 8 catamarans. The most common models are Oceanis 50 (3), Bavaria 44 (2), Sun Odyssey 440 (2), Sun Odyssey 410 (2), Dufour 43 (1) — 28 models in all. Built 2003–2026, 10.3–15.6 m long, 3–6 cabins, up to 12 guests. Day rates start from €106; the typical boat here is around €278 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Nydri is the resort village on Lefkada’s east coast whose quay and the enclosed Vlicho bay behind it hold a charter fleet in the middle of the Ionian inland sea: Meganisi is directly opposite, an hour away, and Kalamos, Ithaca and Kefalonia are within a day. Preveza airport is about 50 minutes.
Charter bases in Nydri
- Nydri Port 19 boats
- Hotel Armonia 13 boats
- Nydri Marina 1 boat
Getting there
By air. Preveza (Aktion) Airport (PVK) is about 35 km — 45–50 minutes by taxi via the floating bridge and Lefkada town. By road and bus. The east-coast road from Lefkada town; buses from the town several times a day. Parking along the quay and in the village.
Nydri before you cast off
Nydri’s waterfront is tavernas and excursion boats looking out over the islets of Madouri and Sparti; the Dimosari waterfalls are a short walk inland, and Lefkada town 20 minutes by road.
Supermarkets on the main road through the village within walking distance of the quay; fuel by tanker or at Lefkas marina.
A week from Nydri
Saturday — Lefkas → Nydri / Vlicho (8 nm). Down the canal and the east coast to the enclosed Vlicho bay or Nydri’s quay, an easy first night.
Sunday — Nydri → Meganisi (5 nm). A short hop to Meganisi: Spartochori or Vathi on the quay, or lines ashore in Abelike bay.
Monday — Meganisi → Kalamos (10 nm). East to the village quay at Kalamos, where the harbour-master finds every boat a space.
Tuesday — Kalamos → Fiskardo, Kefalonia (16 nm). South to Kefalonia’s Venetian harbour village; arrive before mid-afternoon for a berth.
Wednesday — Fiskardo → Kioni, Ithaca (8 nm). Across the strait to Ithaca’s prettiest harbour, or Vathi in the island’s deep bay.
Thursday — Ithaca → Sivota, Lefkada (12 nm). Back north to the taverna-lined inlet of Sivota on Lefkada’s south coast.
Friday — Sivota → Lefkas (15 nm). Up the east coast and through the canal to the base; refuel at the marina.
Types of boats in Nydri
- Sailing boats 25 boats · from €106 per day
- Catamarans 8 boats · from €352 per day
Ports near Nydri
Vliho (28 boats · 2 km) · Lefkada (707 boats · 9 km) · Ligia (15 boats · 9 km) · Sivota (7 boats · 9 km) · Palairos (40 boats · 17 km) · Preveza (128 boats · 28 km) · Agia Effimia (10 boats · 46 km) · Sami (20 boats · 50 km) · All boats in Greece
Nydri · prices
What a charter in Nydri actually costs
Adriavela lists 33 boats leaving from Nydri. What separates one price from another is the type of boat, its size, and the base it leaves from — not the month you go.
The average week is €2,051 and the cheapest boat on the list is €742. Figures are list prices for a 7-night bareboat charter, refreshed nightly; the exact total for your dates is confirmed on the boat’s own page before you book.
| Boat type | Boats | Guests | From | Average | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sailing boat 10.3–15.6 m · 4 cabins · built 2011 | Boats25 | Guests6–12 | From€742 | Average€1,775 | |
| Catamaran & trimaran 11.7–14 m · 4 cabins · built 2023 | Boats8 | Guests8–12 | From€2,464 | Average€3,018 |
| Budget / week | Boats | Sleeps | Typical size | Mostly | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under €1,500 | Boats7 26% | Sleeps8 | Typical size13 m | Mostly7 sailing boats | |
| €1,500 – €3,000 | Boats17 63% | Sleeps10 | Typical size13 m | Mostly13 sailing boats, 4 catamaran & trimarans | |
| €3,000 – €6,000 | Boats3 11% | Sleeps12 | Typical size14 m | Mostly2 catamaran & trimarans, 1 sailing boat |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter in Nydri cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €106 and the typical boat is around €278 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €742. Prices are the boats’ own listed rates; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.
What kinds of boats can I charter in Nydri?
33 boats are available to book in Nydri: 25 sailing boats and 8 catamarans. The most common models are Oceanis 50, Bavaria 44, Sun Odyssey 440, Sun Odyssey 410.
Which marinas do charters leave from in Nydri?
Charters in Nydri leave from 3 bases: Nydri Port (19 boats), Hotel Armonia (13 boats), Nydri Marina (1 boat).
What is not in the price?
The figure is for the boat. Transit log, tourist tax and the APA are mandatory, set per boat, and paid at the base. Skipper, hostess, extra equipment and other services are optional and also settled at the base.
Why do some boats show no price?
6 of the 33 boats in Nydri are on request — usually larger or crewed yachts, where the rate depends on the week and the crew. They are left out of every figure above.
How far is the airport from Nydri?
The nearest airport is Preveza (Aktion) Airport (PVK), about 25 km away as the crow flies; Kefalonia Airport (EFL) is about 70 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request.
Do I need a licence to charter bareboat in Greece?
Yes. Greek rules require a recognised skipper’s certificate and a second crew member with sailing experience declared on the crew list; the base checks the papers at handover. Without them, a skipper is booked as an extra on the boat page.
What day do charters start?
Weekly charters run Saturday to Saturday: handover from 17:00 on Saturday, return to the base by the evening before and check-out by 9:00 on Saturday morning. Day charters start in the morning from the same quays.
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