We Didn’t Expect THESE in the Ionian 🇬🇷 | Life in a Greek Winter Marina
Ep. 199 ~ After a winter of land travel through Central Europe, we’re back aboard our catamaran in Preveza, Greece getting ready for another sailing season in the Mediterranean. But life in a winter marina isn’t just boat work…
In this episode, we experience Greek Carnival festivities, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with friends, explore the mountains of Lefkada, and unexpectedly spot flamingos in the wild. We also take a road trip to Parga, visit the beautiful Faneromeni Monastery, and share what everyday life really looks like living aboard during the off-season.
From boat maintenance and Sahara dust cleanup to marina life, local culture, and a bit of chaos when a storm rolls through — this is the reality of full-time sailing life in Greece.
If you’re planning a sailing trip in the Ionian Sea, dreaming about living on a boat, or looking for travel inspiration in Greece, this one’s for you.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:54 Greek festivities - Carnival
01:40 Lefkada road trip
02:46 Flamingos... in Greece?
03:22 Celebrating St. Patrick's Day aboard SV Trinity
05:18 What did I do to my face?
05:46 Dinner before the storm
07:33 Faneromeni Monastery on Lefkada
08:52 Parga on the main land
09:46 How we entertain ourselves in a winter marina
10:51 Outro
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