Turquoise cove in the Greek islands
DESTINATIONS

Six thousand islands. Here is where to start.

FROM ATHENS · ALL SEASON

Saronic Gulf

Pine-covered islands, stone harbour towns and the Peloponnese coast, all within a few hours of Athens. The calmest sailing in Greece and the easiest first week on a yacht.

AeginaPorosHydraSpetsesNafplioErmioniEpidavrosAgistri
Hydra harbour
BEST FOR
Families, first-time charterers and anyone who wants more swimming than sailing.
SEASON
April to October.
SAILING
Mild conditions. In July and August the meltemi brings a steady 4–5 Beaufort with small waves, sheltered by the land to the north.

One week from Athens

  1. DAY 1 · SATURDAY Athens to Poros
    27 nm · about 4 h
  2. DAY 2 · SUNDAY Poros to Spetses
    25 nm · about 4 h
  3. DAY 3 · MONDAY Spetses to Nafplio
    27 nm · about 5 h
  4. DAY 4 · TUESDAY Nafplio to Hydra
    30 nm · about 5 h
  5. DAY 5 · WEDNESDAY Hydra to Ermioni
    10 nm · about 2 h
  6. DAY 6 · THURSDAY Ermioni to Palaia Epidavros
    30 nm · 4–5 h
  7. DAY 7 · FRIDAY Epidavros to Agistri and Athens
    22 nm · 3–4 h
FROM ATHENS · JUNE TO SEPTEMBER

Cyclades

Whitewashed villages, windmills and turquoise coves. Mykonos and Paros alongside quieter islands such as Kea, Serifos and Kythnos. Longer passages and stronger winds make it a true sailing holiday.

KeaSyrosMykonosParosSerifosKythnosMilosNaxos
Cycladic village above the sea
BEST FOR
Experienced groups, island-hoppers and those who enjoy a breeze.
SEASON
June to mid-September.
SAILING
The meltemi blows from the north, typically force 5 and occasionally up to 7–8, strongest around midday. Your captain plans early starts and sheltered anchorages.

One week from Athens

  1. DAY 1 · SATURDAY Athens to Kea
    35 nm · about 4.5 h
  2. DAY 2 · SUNDAY Kea to Syros
    32 nm · about 3.5 h
  3. DAY 3 · MONDAY Syros to Mykonos
    22 nm · about 3 h
  4. DAY 4 · TUESDAY Mykonos to Paros
    22 nm · about 3 h
  5. DAY 5 · WEDNESDAY Paros to Serifos
    35 nm · about 4 h
  6. DAY 6 · THURSDAY Serifos to Kythnos
    20 nm · about 3 h
  7. DAY 7 · FRIDAY Kythnos to Sounion and Athens
    40 nm · about 5.5 h
WEST COAST · MAY TO OCTOBER

Ionian

Lush hills that run down to clear water, Venetian towns and the famous bays of Lefkada, Kefalonia and Ithaca. Sheltered channels and a predictable afternoon breeze.

CorfuPaxosLefkadaMeganisiIthacaKefaloniaZakynthos
Sailing yachts in a bay off Lefkada
BEST FOR
Relaxed families and couples, food lovers, calm-water swimmers.
SEASON
May to October.
SAILING
Light mornings and a steady north-westerly in the afternoon, usually force 3–4.

Itineraries on request

Ionian charters start from local bases on the west coast. Tell us your dates and we will propose a yacht and a route.

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NORTH AEGEAN · JUNE TO SEPTEMBER

Sporades

Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos, where pine forest runs straight into emerald water. Home to Greece’s National Marine Park and some of the quietest anchorages in the Aegean.

SkiathosSkopelosAlonissosKyra PanagiaPeristera
Aerial view of Skopelos town by the sea
BEST FOR
Nature lovers, swimmers and those who prefer quiet islands.
SEASON
June to September.
SAILING
Moderate winds and short distances between islands.

Itineraries on request

Sporades charters start from Volos or Skiathos. Ask us for a yacht and a suggested week.

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SOUTH-EAST AEGEAN · MAY TO OCTOBER

Dodecanese

Rhodes and its knights, the Italian harbour of Symi, sacred Patmos and quiet Leros. A string of islands with layers of history and warm water well into autumn.

RhodesSymiTilosKosKalymnosLerosPatmos
Colourful houses above the harbour of Symi
BEST FOR
History lovers and longer, slower holidays.
SEASON
May to October, warm into autumn.
SAILING
North-westerly winds in summer, stronger between the larger islands.

Itineraries on request

Dodecanese charters start from Kos or Rhodes. One-way weeks are possible on request.

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Two weeks

Combine the Cyclades and the Saronic.

With fourteen nights you can sail the Cycladic loop in the first week and slow down among the Saronic islands in the second, back in Athens each Saturday for an easy crew change or provisioning stop.

WEEK 1 · CYCLADES
Athens · Kea · Syros · Mykonos · Paros · Serifos · Kythnos · Athens
WEEK 2 · SARONIC
Athens · Poros · Spetses · Nafplio · Hydra · Ermioni · Epidavros · Athens

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We will suggest the region and the route that suit your dates, your group and the season’s winds.

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