Monday 21 April 2025 - Preveza

It’s time for us the get to Preveza so that our son can catch his flight home tomorrow. We slipped out of Gaios having really enjoyed our time there.  It was 35 miles to Preveza, and the contrast to our experience of last year could not have been greater.  Then, we were thrown around in large waves and very strong winds, this time we had to motor sail all the way, on flat calm water.

On arrival, we were shown to a berth and helped in by a friendly marinaro. We had just missed the Office opening times, reduced today because it was a public holiday, so that added to the list of things to be achieved in the morning.

The weather was good enough for the shorts to be out

The marina supermarket was open and seemed to be stocked with the supplies that sailors need

We checked TripAdvisor for good places to eat, and found that almost everywhere that rated highly was a fish / seafood restaurant.  We had a little trepidation about this, as we suspected that the boats would not have been out over the Easter weekend, so there would be little really fresh fish available.  When we got to our chosen eatery, the guy who greeted us immediately said that there were very limited supplies, but he had some.  This was said in a very genuine way, recognising our concern, rather than just saying “yes, yes I have fresh fish”. The food that came out was very good indeed, with several types of fish including some of the best prawns that we have ever had. 

A lovely way to finish our time with our son.

Distance today -       35 Miles

Distance this year - 312 miles 

Steve (and Tricia & Chris)

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