Sivota is a small village in the eastern area of Lefkada, between Nidri and Vassiliki. It stands out because of its impressive flowers, traditional taverns, and welcoming locals. Everything here is surrounded by lush vegetation and hills. According to local traditions, Sivota is a blessed village by Mother Nature. Sivota Port reveals a classic Greek fishing village. Even though it is one of the tiniest ports in Lefkada, it provides a relaxing atmosphere with a colorful landscape over local villas. If you’re looking forward to spending your holiday in an authentic Greek atmosphere, Sivota is the best choice for you.

By renting a yacht you can discover several attractive beaches in Sivota. One of the nearest is Aftely Beach, usually crowded with tourists. For those looking forward to spending a day in the sun, Amousa Beach and Mikros Gialos Beach offer exactly that. With a catamaran, you will have perfect moments of relaxation and tranquility in the tucked-away coves of Sivota. Sivota consists of the Greek islands of Agios Nikolaos and Mavro Oros which form a large part of the closed bay. A lot of small boats enter these verdant Greek islands. Along with the other vessels, you can hire your own boat and make your way to the blue lagoon known as the bay of ‘Pisinha’. Historians claim Arabian pirates used to moor their ships here to hide from Corfu attacks during the Middle Ages. You can also visit the small fishing village of Plataria or cruise to the cave of Sivota. Both areas have breathtaking landscapes of incomparable beauty.

Around 100 locals inhabit Sivota. So, it is a top choice for a quiet holiday in a premium location. It is slightly far from Lefkada town. But it offers access to several amenities, including taverns and local shops.

Lefkada and its small villages are ideal for wind/kite surfing enthusiasts. The waters are suitable for both beginner and experienced surfers. You will be pleased to find out that the mild winds make it perfect for skippered and bareboat sailing. You can rent a boat for fishing or surfing gear from one of the local shops in Sivota. Finally, you can hire a yacht with a skipper in Sivota for a week and cruise to the nearby island of Corfu or the Paxi islands.

Below you will find some useful information for your yacht rentals in Sivota.

Sivota Marina: Offers 90 berths with a depth that ranges from 2 to 5 m for yachts. There is great shelter, except with strong southerlies. Bella Vraka Beach and Mikri Ammos Beach are within easy reach from here. Several yachts can moor here when cruising the Ionian islands, all the facilities are offered for guests including taverns, bars, ATMs, and a market.

For some other alternatives, you can anchor freely between the islands of Mourtos. The east side bay of Sivota is a great choice for large yachts. Marina Gouvia in Corfu and the Port of Parga are also other choices.

The nearest airport to Sivota is the Corfu International Airport which is 89 km away.

Aktion National Airport in Preveza is 92 km away from Preveza

Ioannina National Airport is 105 km away from Sivota.

You can reach Sivota with a ferry boat from Italy (Ancona, Venice, Bari, and Brindisi) and Patra.

You can reach Sivota with a 20-minute drive from Igoumenitsa Port.