Meganisi

Meganisi is a low lying island just south of Levkada. On the northern shore are several very deep inlets that penetrate the island like fingers.
We picked out one and anchored in about 15 feet of water in sand. The rocky shore plunged straight into the water. It was a nearly perfect anchorage. We went ashore and hicked over the hill to the small town of Vathi. In Vathi there is a post card perfect harbor. Yachts were lined up side by side on the quay. There were several smartly fitted out fishing boat. I'll bet that they were purchased with EU subsidies. There are not many fish left in Greek waters, but I am sure that these boats will be able to catch the few that are left.

The guide book stated that rural Greek values persist on Meganisi. We did see a lovey old Greek Orthodox church which was richly appointed and with a traditional ikon prominently displayed. We also were at the Boom-Boom having a beer and saw several young men drive up, sit at the adjacent table, and oh-so-casually slide over a 100 euro note to someone with a shaved head. So much for rural values.