Sivota is small on land but huge at sea. Its best beaches, islets and coves sit just a short ride from the harbour, and many of them can only be reached by boat. If you have one day, this itinerary shows you how to see the highlights in the right order — and when to go to each spot so you avoid the crowds.
Everything below can be done with a rental boat (no license needed for many of our boats) or with a private cruise with a skipper.
10:00 – Pick up your boat at Sivota harbour. Our team gives you a short briefing on how to drive the boat, where to anchor and how to stay safe. It only takes a few minutes, and then you are free to go.
10:15 – Blue Lagoon (also known as Pisina). Go here first. In the morning the water is calm, the light makes the turquoise colour glow, and there are far fewer boats than at midday. The shallow water over the white seabed is perfect for swimming and for children. Read our full Blue Lagoon Sivota guide.
11:15 – The coves around the Mourtos islets. Right next to the lagoon, the small islands of Mourtos hide quiet coves, rocks and small sea caves. Choose an empty spot, drop the anchor on sand and snorkel — the water clarity here is excellent.
12:00 – Bella Vraka. This is the famous beach where a narrow strip of sand connects the mainland with a small islet, with sea on both sides. It gets busy in July and August, so a boat is the easiest way to enjoy it: anchor a little further out and swim in.
13:00 – Lunch break. Bring a picnic and eat on the boat in a quiet bay, or return to Sivota harbour for lunch at one of the tavernas by the water.
14:00 – Explore the coastline. The afternoon is the time to slow down. Follow the coast, stop at the small coves that catch your eye and enjoy them without crowds. Diapori and the beaches around the Sivota islands are great choices.
16:00 – Back to the lagoon (optional). After 16:00 the day-trip boats leave and Blue Lagoon becomes quiet again. If you loved it in the morning, this is the moment for a second swim.
18:00 – Return the boat at Sivota harbour.
To end the day in style, join a sunset cruise in Sivota with a skipper. You relax on board while the sun goes down behind the islands.
Our half-day rentals fit this itinerary perfectly:
With a full day and a skipper, you can go beyond Sivota: the blue caves of Paxos, the beaches of Antipaxos, the town of Parga or Corfu. See all our private cruises from Sivota.
Do you have more questions about licenses, fuel or what is included? Read our boat rental FAQ.
Choose your boat or contact us and we will help you plan the perfect day at sea in Sivota.
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