Be the first to experience Nikos's brand new luxurious apartments

Spacious Apartments Right at the Wildwind Beach

For nearly forty years, Wildwind has worked closely with the Melas and Kavadias families. This partnership has grown alongside us since the late 1980s. Many of our returning guests will remember just how basic things were in those early days: eight rooms on the ground floor, a stony beach, no lawn, and life refreshingly simple.

But as Wildwind has evolved, so have our accommodation options.

Contemporary interiors and added comfort, right in front of all the sailing action

A New Step Up in Comfort

This season, Nikos Kavadias is proud to offer his brand new, large, and, well, really quite gorgeous modern family apartments. This adds a noticeably higher level of comfort and finish to our accommodation options at the beach.

Here's what you can expect from these new independent self-catering apartments:

• More contemporary interiors
• Increased space
• A more luxurious feel overall thanks to the beautifully appointed rooms

This accommodation option is ideal for guests who love the Wildwind atmosphere and sailing set-up, but who would appreciate an upgrade in accommodation comfort. It's the same beach, the same wind, the same relaxed community, but with a little added comfort at the end of the day. A true home-away-from-home!

New this season: Nikos Kavadias' modern apartments offer more spacious and luxurious accommodation right at the Wildwind beach

Strengthening the Wildwind Family

Nikos, who many of you know from running the Wildwind beach bar, is very much part of the long-standing Kavadias family connection to Wildwind. His apartments represent the next stage in that ongoing partnership. And for those who enjoy a sporting pedigree: Nikos held the outright windsurfing speed record in Vassiliki Bay for many years and was ranked second-best cyclist in Greece a decade ago. Safe to say, performance runs in the family!

They're Going Fast There are only three apartments and they are already proving quite popular. So needless to say, if you'd like to upgrade your Wildwind stay, please give us a call - we'd be happy to talk you through the details.

Eco-award recognises excellent water quality

Vassiliki: Blue Flag Every Year Since 2017

Vassiliki beach has consistently held Blue Flag status since 2017. Not just once, not occasionally, but every single year. This means that the scenic bay on the southern tip of Lefkas that forms the heart of the Wildwind community is recognised as holding one of the most respected eco-labels in coastal tourism.

The Blue Flag is not just symbolic; it represents compliance with rigorous environmental, safety and management standards, with particular emphasis on water quality. The programme is run internationally by the Foundation for Environmental Education and is recognised across dozens of countries as a mark of excellence for beaches and marinas.

A Blue Flag beach adheres to high environmental, safety, and management standards, especially related to water quality

Beaches are assessed annually against strict criteria - and Vassiliki, including Ponti, continues to meet them, year after year.

Stringent criteria

For a beach to qualify, bathing waters are tested regularly and must meet stringent cleanliness thresholds, ensuring they are free from pollution and safe for swimming. In other words, the water has to be properly, consistently clean.

Beyond water quality, Blue Flag status also reflects:

• Effective waste management
• Clear environmental information
• Proper safety services
• Responsible stewardship of the surrounding natural environment

This recognition reflects both the natural qualities of Lefkada and the collective effort to preserve them.

Reassurance - On and Off the Water

For visitors and residents alike, Vassiliki's Blue Flag status offers reassurance and confidence. It confirms that the bay's waters are among the cleanest in Europe, that the beach is managed responsibly, and that environmental protection is taken seriously.

For us at Wildwind, where days revolve around launching boats, capsizing dinghies, swimming between races and spending hours immersed in the bay, that matters. When you spend this much time on the water, its quality is essential. So this award reinforces what our guests already know: Vassiliki isn't just one of Europe's most attractive destinations for swimming, sailing and other watersports, it's one of the most dependable too.

First Week of the Season Offer

Join us in our very first week of the 2026 sailing season (26 April) and you'll get:

• £100 discount
• Free room upgrade
• No single room supplement for solo travellers

Limited places available, call us today!

Wildwind sponsors the sailing community

From the outset, Wildwind has been closely connected to the wider sailing community and has always taken part in competition at every level of the sport. Sailing has never been something we simply delivered; it has always been something we actively shared and stayed involved in.

Wildwind grew out of Simon Morgan's long-held idea of creating a sailing club away from home - a place where there are close to perfect conditions on most days, and where club sailors can not only sail the type of boat they race at home, but also try a wide range of other boats and equipment. The aim has always been to give people the chance to experiment, develop, and make the most of their time on the water. That mix of familiarity and exploration has been central to what Wildwind is about from day one.

Wildwind founder Simon Morgan (middle) at the Lymington Town Sailing Club

Alongside that has been a simple, instinctive desire to give something back to the community that has supported us over the years. It has never felt like an obligation or a box to be ticked - just something that feels right. If people are sailing, racing, organising events, and keeping the sport alive, we want to support that where we can.

A core principle of our sponsorship is participation. A good example of this approach is our sponsorship of the ILCA Grand Prix raffle, drawn at the RYA Dinghy Show. Entries were earned through participation: sailors who competed in all ten events had ten chances in the draw, while those who sailed only the National Championships had one. The structure was simple and deliberate - commitment to the series mattered.

Alongside the ILCA Grand Prix and Masters National Championships, we are proud to support Lymington Town Sailing Club, our local club in the UK, as well as the British Hobie Cat Class Association. We have also been involved with the Dutch Hobie Cat Cup, reflecting a long-standing commitment to class-based sailing beyond our own backyard.

Many will also remember Wildwind's involvement at the sharper end of the sport. One of our most defining moments was the Vassiliki 2001 European Championships - 118 Hobie 16s racing in Vassiliki Bay, with winds at times pushing beyond 40 knots. It remains a standout moment in Wildwind's history. If you want a reminder of just how intense those conditions were, the video footage tells the story - sailing pushed right to its limits.

Sponsorship, for us, is not about backing winners. It is about backing sailing.

Nautilus Diving Centre

Exploring Vassiliki Below the Surface

There's the Vassiliki we all know - thermal winds, afternoons flying across the bay, the stunning views over to Kefalonia and Ithaca. And then there's the Vassiliki beneath the surface.

For more than 23 years, Nautilus Diving Centre has been a defining part of the local seascape. Run by George Kiriakos since the early 2000s, Nautilus has built a quiet reputation for excellence, guiding thousands of divers through courses, their first underwater breaths and unforgettable Ionian explorations.

If you think exploring the bay of Vassiliki on the water is exciting, just wait until you find out what's underneath!

George is one of those fixtures of Vassiliki life. Calm, experienced, and entirely at home on and especially under the water.

Diving is for Everyone

Whether you're a complete beginner or already certified, dives are tailored to your level and your curiosity. First-timers are introduced gently and professionally to the underwater world. Qualified divers can explore deeper sites and more varied terrain along the coastline of Lefkada.

And if full scuba isn't your thing? Nautilus also runs snorkelling expeditions and RIB safaris, heading out to explore hidden coves and beautiful beaches around Vassiliki and the wider island.

Part of the Wildwind Experience

Our Healthy Options programme includes one of Nautilus' snorkelling trips: an exploratory contrast to a week full of Yoga, Pilates and Fitness classes. With our Wildwind Adventures programme, guests can try both diving and snorkelling to add completely different dimensions to their time in Vassiliki.

Great for Families

For families, Nautilus is an especially good find. George has created a safe, playful outdoor area where children can relax and enjoy themselves while parents head out on the water. It's thoughtful, practical, very much in keeping with the relaxed rhythm of the bay.

Last call!

Special Training Weeks 2026

Every year, at the start of the sailing season, Wildwind organises a number of special training weeks to help you rapidly boost your skills. Note that during these weeks, we also run our regular holiday programme for those who just want to be on a holiday - we've got plenty of boats, and a full team! But if you are interested to take part in any of our training weeks, be sure to contact us soon, as many weeks are already full or nearly fully booked!

Intensive ILCA Clinics

Wildwind's acclaimed small-group training with experts Aaron Smith and Maartje van Dam is back. These group training weeks are aimed at progressing ILCA sailors who want to improve their skills rapidly - more details here

3 May - Intensive ILCA Clinic for Women with Maartje (1 space left)
10 May - Intensive ILCA Clinic with Aaron (full)
17 May - Intensive ILCA Clinic with Aaron (3 places left)
31 May - Intensive ILCA Clinic with Aaron (3 places left)

There is no additional charge for participation in any of these ILCA clinics, but you should have at least one season's club racing experience.

Advanced Catamaran Skills with Joe Bennett (Intensive Training)

10 May - Advanced Catamaran Skills with Joe (full)

While our week with Joe is already fully booked, it may be worth calling us to see if we have any last minute cancellations

What some of our guests are saying...

Sara Herriott Teacher from from Ross-on-Wye (UK) This is my happy place. The staff are like swans: serene and calm above the water, but padding madly underneath to make everything work smoothly!

Robert Montague Train driver from London (UK) Wildwind has something for everyone. They have taken me from beginner with just 4 days experience to an intermediate able to handle a Quba, Laser and Hobbie.