Rent a boat in Gouvia

Rent a boat in Gouvia

An excellent sailing destination to rent a boat is around the municipality of Gouvia, Corfu. Located eight kilometers north of Kerkira on the east coast of the island, Gouvia offers its visitors beautiful sites. It is a popular holiday destination, where many sailors celebrate their holidays every year. You will find exquisite luxury yachts and beautiful luxury vila's. Next to the marina in Gouvia, where you can moor the sailboat, you will walk on a charming main street where plenty of shops, restaurants, pubs, and discos are located.

Climate in Gouvia

The very stable climate in Greece ensures that the seawater is pleasantly warm in the spring, and the summers are long, warm, and dry. In the Ionian sea, Lefkas and Corfu, sailing is with an average wind of 3 to 4 Beaufort. To discover the most beautiful places in Greece, we offer various flotillas, including spectacular one-ways!

When to sail to Gouvia?

The summertime starts from June till mid-September with the hot temperatures. However, the touristic season begins in April. This means that you can rent a yacht and start your sailing holiday in May. Depending on the month you are sailing, the temperatures are either hot or a bit moderate. But the sunny weather will be all day every day!

The sailing license in Gouvia

For sailing in Greece, the experience is often enough to rent a yacht. However, it may be that some landlords ask for boat license 2. Throughout the years, many modifications were made for the boating policy. For this reason, when you rent a yacht on your own, it is crucial always to indicate which certificates you have.

Sailing destinations around Gouvia

Blue Flag Beach

Corfu is situated in the Ionian Sea along the west coast of Greece. Because of the millions of olive trees on its territory, the island is also known as "The Green Island." The nature of the island is strictly protected and well maintained by the locals. The Blue flag beach is the main shore of Gouvia, and it attracts many sailors. The area is kept clean and open for visitors, who are sailing around. This and numerous pebble beaches can be found in Gouvia as you rent a yacht and navigate around.

The Corfu airport is a 20 -minute drive from Marina Gouvia, where Tubber offers several yachts, both Monohulls, and Catamarans. When it comes to the Catamarans, you can choose from the Lagoon yachts and sailing yacht from BAHIA. In short, lots of choice about renting a sailboat at Tubber and therefore do not hesitate to book your sailboat here!

Village Syvota

The small traditional Greek town of Syvota is a lovely sailing place. As you rent a boat and sail to Syvota, you will see that it is positioned between tree-covered hills and the turquoise-blue water of the see. The destination is very peaceful and relaxing - suitable also for social distancing!

What to wear on a sailing holiday in Gouvia?

As mentioned in the previous paragraphs, the summer in Greece is pretty hot. For this reason, the packing list should include light clothes and a light jacket for the cooler nights (if you experience any). Other important things for the luggage are the sunglasses, as well as a hat and light sandals. Stable trainers are also needed if you are planning to hike. 

For the beach time, all you need is a pair of flip flops, swimsuit, a beach bag, and sunscreen. A lovely book to enjoy during the sunbathing is a good idea too! As you will rent a yacht and sail, it is essential to have suitable sailing shoes! Check out our Tubber blog about sailing shoes and all you need to know about their stability and comfort.

Contact us!

For more information and details regarding your sailing holiday with Tubber, do not hesitate to contact us! Interesting and useful information about every aspect of a sailing vacation can be found in our Tubber sailing blogs. 

Tubber yacht charter offers you a skippered boat, or you can also opt for a bareboat. Various sizes and types of yachts and boats are available everywhere. Moreover, you can rent a sailing yacht for as long as you wish.

Get in touch with the Tubber crew today! Rent a vessel that will take you on a sailing adventure of a lifetime!