Sivota looks its best from the sea. The green islets opposite the harbour — Agios Nikolaos, Mavro Oros and Mourtemeno — form calm channels and coves you can only reach by boat. A day on a boat may well be the highlight of your holiday here.
Three ways to get out on the water
1. No-licence boat
In Greece you can drive a small boat with an engine of up to 30 hp without a boating licence. Boats for 4–5 people can be rented at Sivota harbour — ideal for a family or a group of friends. The rental company gives you instructions and a map before you set off. You’ll need a valid ID or passport and usually to be 18+.
2. Boat with skipper
If you don’t want to drive, rent a RIB or a sailing boat with a skipper. The skipper knows the hidden beaches, the caves and where to go depending on the wind — and can take you further, for example to Paxos and Antipaxos.
3. Organised boat trip
The most economical option: excursion boats leave Sivota harbour daily in summer for the islets and the surrounding coast.
The ideal day route
- Mavro Oros — the green islet with the lighthouse.
- Papanikolis Cave — the sea cave with its own history.
- Diaporos Channel — the narrow passage between the islets.
- Pisina (Blue Lagoon) — swimming and snorkelling in the clearest water in the area.
- Bella Vraka — the sand bar to Mourtemeno.
- Back to Sivota harbour for lunch at a fish taverna.
Safety tips
- Set off early in the morning: the sea is calmer and the coves are empty.
- Ask the rental company about the weather forecast and the areas you must not enter.
- Keep your distance from swimming zones and slow down near the shore.
- Bring water, sunscreen, a hat and a charged phone.
- Book a few days ahead in July and August.
Based at Casa Sivota
Sivota harbour is about 1.2 km from the 4 Casa Sivota villas. Message us before you arrive and we’ll tell you what options are available — contact.