where to go

cyclades

– for lovers of picturesque sceneries and delicious Greek mezedes

The Cyclades are a group of islands lying in the middle of the Aegean Sea and comprising of approximately fifty-six islands, the major ones being Amorgos, Anafi, Andros, Antiparos, Delos, Ios, Kea, Kimolos, Folegandros, Milos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Santorini, Serifos, Sikinos, Sifnos, Syros and Tinos. The Cyclades are distinguished worldwide for their rough elemental landscape, white washed houses and windmills, narrow paths full of flowers, brilliant blue sea and most recently their never ending nightlife.

Wind and Sailing Conditions

The prevailing wind in the summer is the “Meltemi”, blowing from the North, begins in June, blows stronger in July and August at Force 5-6 and may occasionally reach Force 9. During spring and autumn, you may also be facing winds blowing from the South. It is advised that for short charters (7 days) the charterer should be aware in advance of the prevailing weather conditions, since local winds in summer can reach the Force of 8-9 and last for more than a couple of days.

Travel Notes

You can start your route from our base in Athens, Alimos, which is

located 30 minutes from new Athens International Airport El. Venizelos, and can be accessed by taxi or public bus, which departs every 15 minutes.

Octapie in the Cycladic island of Sifnos

Oia village, Santorini island, Cyclades, Greece

7-day Itenerary route examples:

1. Island hopping with Nightlife

Athens Alimos

Kythnos (Merihas,Kolona)

Syros(Ermoupoli)

Mykonos

Cape Sounio or Andros

Athens Alimos

2. Beaches & Brilliant White Villages for Escapists

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Kythnos (Merihas, Kolona) Serifo (Livadi)

Sifnos

Syros (Finika)

Tzia (Kea)

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Argosaronic and peloponnisian area

– for a relaxing and cosmopolitan sail

On the south eastern side of Peloponnese this route combines beautiful islands and the magnificent eastern coast of the Peloponnese. Along this route you will explore many cosmopolitan towns, ancient temples, small peaceful fishing villages and unspoiled anchorages. This route is also highly recommended for easy sailing or for shorter periods of charter. Popular islands in this area are Poros, Aegina, Idra, Spetses and the less popular but heavenly beautiful island of Moni, which is a natural biotope with deers and peacocks that only sailing yachts can visit. You can also visit the peloponnesean coast, where you will find Nafplio and Monemvasia , which both feature splendid historical castles and Epidavros with the famous ancient Greek theatre.

Wind and Sailing Conditions

The Saronic, Argolic and eastern coast of the Peloponnesian Gulf is a very well protected cruising area with mild winds, averaging Force 3-4, usually from the North to North-East, ideal for relaxed sailing. In the Argolic Gulf, the wind is mostly in the summer, from the South-East, blowing Force 3-5. During spring and autumn the winds are normally weaker and blow from the South over the whole area.

Travel Notes

From our base in Alimos Marina, you can start your cruise. Alimos Marina, located 30 minutes from new Athens International Airport El. Venizelos, can be accessed by taxi and public bus, which departs every 15 minutes.

Cafe overlooking the port of Hydra, Greek Saronic Islands

7-day Itenerary route examples:

1.Mountains, beaches & bustling island harbours

Athens Alimos

Methana

Hydra

Spetses

Poros

Aegina & Moni island

Athens Alimos

2.History and sunbathing, temples & temptations:

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Epidavros

Methana

Poros

Sounion

Aegina & Moni island

Athens Alimos

Dodecanese

– for lovers of historic castles and fresh fish

The Dodecanese, which means ‘ the Twelve Islands’ in Greek are a group of 12 larger plus 150 smaller Greek island, of which 26 are inhabited. They have a rich history, and many of even the smallest inhabited islands boast dozens of Byzantine churches and medieval castles. The most historically important and well-known is Rhodes (Rodos), which, for millennia, has been the island from which the region is controlled. Of the others, Kos and Patmos are historically more important; the remaining nine are Astipalea, Kalimnos, Karpathos, Kasos, Leros, Nisyros, Symi, Tilos and Kastellorizo.

Wind and sailing conditions

Intermediate to Advanced In the summer the prevailing wind is the meltemi blowing from the NW-W. It starts fitfully in June, blows strongly in July through to September and again fitfully in October. In the summer months it regularly blows Force 4-6 and may on occasion reach Force 7. It does not blow every day, but may blow without break for 5-10 days. The dodecanese are a better fit for sailors who enjoy the adventurous journey.

Travel Notes

You can start your cruise in the Dodecanese from the island of Kos or the island of Rhodes, where we can arrange for our yacht to be waiting for you to check in.