Destinations

SAIL AROUND GREECE

With a vast coastline and innumerable islands, bays, and little coves, Greece is the ideal spot for a sailing vacation. Not to mention the ancient sites, lovely beaches, wonderful food, and the sea. With numerous secret coves and beaches only accessible by boat, the Greek archipelago is a particularly appealing playground for novice and experienced sailors alike.

What’s more, you have a variety of choices; rugged and wild scenery, greenery and sandy coasts, mountainous ranges, rivers, historical and archaeological sites, among others. On top of that, how the general wind conditions affect differently in each region, makes sailing in Greece in some areas easy and in others difficult, something like the slopes of mountain skiing.

Greece boasts around 1400 islands and has Europe’s longest coastline. It is among the best countries in the world for marine purity. There are more than 400 beaches and nine marinas with the prestigious European “Blue Flag”. These are carefully selected and adhere to strict environmental and other requirements.

Though Greece’s ideal climate makes it a year-round sailing destination, the official sailing season runs from April to October. For people spending their first sailing trip in Greece, the Saronic Gulf, Argolic Gulf, and Peloponesse east coast are the preferred sailing areas, while among the most memorable sailing experiences are without a doubt the Cyclades islands. Apart from the well-known Mykonos and Santorini islands, there are numerous additional Greek islands that belong to the same group. The crystal clear turquoise sea, sandy beaches, and powerful winds are well-known features of the area.

The pleasant climate of the Ionian islands has more greenery, rain, and calm waters while the Dodecanese Islands are the warmest sailing destination in Greece, with decent weather even in early April and late October, and November. You can find charter boats at the marina on Kos Island and the historic harbor of Mandraki on the island of Rhodos. Sailing throughout the Dodecanese islands, especially during the summer months, when the Meltemi breeze blows, is an unforgettable experience.

Last but not least the Sporades Islands are a sailing location with a lot of beauty and an astonishing variety of great beaches within a small island region while as far as concerns the North Aegean you’ll find it easy to sail there, but difficult to leave. Each island in the area has its own distinct personality, with its own natural beauty and cultural legacy.

Explore rugged and wild scenery, greenery and sandy coasts, mountainous ranges, blue domes and more!

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