Traditional Lugger Sailing Around the Greek Island of Lefkada
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See what people are saying about our Lugger Charters
Efi and Pol
The kids loved this kind of vacation so for sure it has entered our list!
Pam and Zander
We were looking for for sun, day sailing with plenty of places to visit and a relaxing place to come back to after sailing. The holiday delivered all of this and much more!
Wayne & Victoria
Thanks for facilitating another great two weeks in the Ionian Sea. Just amazing, our batteries are now fully charged up to keep fighting the good fight of daily life and work in the UK.
Chris, Yngvil, Håvard & Christa
A week well spent at Nidri, Greece
Jo and Dave
We have just returned from a fabulous fortnight sailing the beautifully restored Tiki during the day and staying at the beautiful and comfortable Geni Garden apartments. It was a magical fortnight – we will definitely be back!
Hente and Fern
We enjoyed our week of day sailing and relaxing in warm, sunny Greece! What a great way to drop into Greek sun, sea, and sailing!
Γιατί να μην αναλογιστείτε τον Σεπτέμβριο και τον Οκτώβριο οι οποίοι έχουν το δικό τουs “Δεύτερο Καλοκαίρι” στο Ελληνικό Ιόνιο, το οποίο είναι εξαιρετικό!
Why not consider September and October, which is a “Second Summer” in the Greek Ionian. It’s just magnificent!
Latest News and Stories
August 2026 Newsletter
New accommodation ‘Little Owl’ cottage, road and mountain bike hire, and a great family sailing holiday. All this and more in the August newsletter
Try Road or Mountain Biking with Sailing
Road and mountain biking go well together with sailing on my charter packages. John and Karri, who are originally from the States but are now resident in Norway, booked well…
Colin & Lizzie
This is Colin & Lizzie’s third charter with Dragon Drascombe and this time they will be based at Kioni on Ithica
June 2026 Newsletter
This summer I have welcomed new customers with little experience and seasoned sailors returning for some great sailing. It’s been a great start to the season
Spring 2026 Newsletter
With the wet and cold weather behind us, it’s time to make plans for a summer of sailing adventures
End of 2025 Season Newsletter
After a very productive and interesting summer of Lugger charters, meeting new crews, families and groups who returned for yet another taste of freedom of sailing in the South Ionian Sea, it’s time sadly to get the boats out of the water, cleaned and into winter storage.
Yes, everyone loves Geni Garden
Always a firm favourite with our Lugger clients, Geni Garden Apartments are the perfect base for your holiday
Your Dragon Drascombe Geni Destination for Sailing in the Sun
We are based in Vliho Bay near Nidri on the Island of Lefkada in the Southern Ionian. With a range of accommodation options, all with water’s edge access and the Megannissi channel just out of the bay, it is a perfect start for both day sailing and island hopping. Come and go as you please, sail as much or as little as you like.
Phil Osborne
Email: info@dragondrascombe.com
Phone: +44 7812 562579
Enjoy Beautiful Vliho Bay
What a place to sail from! Join us at Dragon Drascombe in the quiet hamlet of Geni
What sort of holiday do you dream of?
Relax in the Sun
The Lugger is ideally suited to couples or small groups who used to sail regularly in the UK but are now looking for something much more relaxing, perhaps sailing across the inlet to pick up bread for breakfast, having a leisurely morning and then heading across the water to a Taverna for lunch; for family groups who just want to potter around exploring inlets where they can beach the boat for lunch and a swim.
Island Hopping Adventures
If you are looking for a sailing challenge, why not try ‘Island Hopping’ and make an expedition by sailing to different venues each day, and we can book accommodation to suit your itinerary. There are so many islands to visit here, and so much to see. The Lugger is noted for its rugged sea keeping qualities and is the perfect and very safe day sailor.
Learn to Sail
We have a unique geographical position here in Vliho Bay. Some 3 km long and just south of Nidri, it has north and south prevailing winds, light in the morning with freshening winds later on and is a superb ‘large pond’ to learn to sail on. Phil is a fully qualified instructor, and will teach you how to handle the boat safely under sail and engine, and to develop the important teamwork skills needed to crew a small boat.
Family Activity Holidays
Our holidays are always a great favourite with families as there really is something for everyone. Swim in the pool or take a dip in the beautifully warm Ionian sea. Sail across to an island, or maybe just over the bay to the local bakery to sample their wonderful wares. And if you want to do more than just sail, then there is a raft of other possibilities within easy reach.
Discover Magical Greece
There is so much fascinating history and extraordinary geography to this wonderful country as well as the unique culture. If you want to extend your holiday, why not fly out a few days early and spend some time exploring?
Family Activities
We’re excited to be teaming up with GetActiveLefkas to offer road and trail biking sessions, as shown on our Cycle and Sail page, along with hiking opportunities in the beautiful countryside of Lefkada.
Both offer great value for active or family groups who wish to experience new skills or to upgrade existing interests. We take care of booking these sessions and can arrange transportation to the venues.
Lugger Restoration
If you love our beautifully restored Luggers, why not check out our sister company Just Lugger Joinery. We can provide you with the parts you need to update your own Lugger, made to the same high standards you find on our boats in the Ionian.
And starting this October we will be offering a refit and repair service to our clients.
Good News for Followers of Dragon Drascombe
We are now able to offer clients the security benefits of paying for your
Lugger Sailing Holiday by Credit or Debit Card. Find out More here
