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Greece is the Mediterranean’s home of sailing. With its
famous islands making up twenty percent of the total land area and a coastline
of over 9000 miles, a sailor could spend years sailing Greece and discovering
not only new inlets, bays and islands but whole new areas stretching from the
Aegean in the east to the Adriatic in the west.
The five main sailing destinations in Greece; the Ionian Islands, Cyclades
Islands, Saronic Islands and Argolic Gulf, Sporades Islands and Dodecanese
Islands. The Ionian and the Saronic are however the most popular.
While each sailing destination is largely centred on picturesque island hopping
through crystal clear waters, they offer very definite and distinct
characteristics for the bareboat sailor
The Ionian is generally regarded as the least challenging
sailing area for British sailors, with sheltered sailing prevalent throughout.
The Cyclades mixes exciting daytime sailing conditions with just as exciting
nightlife on its famous islands including Mykonos, Syros and Ios. Located in the
middle of the Aegean Sea, the Cyclades is probably the most challenging sailing
area we offer.
The Saronic Gulf offers brilliant balanced sailing conditions and a host of
islands with historic site after historic site. Highlights include Spetses,
Poros and the island of Hydra, which is car and motorcycle free. It is fast
becoming a favorite for British sailors looking to venture out from the Ionian
Islands.
Skiathos offers challenging sailing but with access to quiet beaches and the
Dodecanese Islands slightly more ‘touristy’ destinations but offer the chance to
find beautiful more secluded island coves and beaches by yacht.
The sailing conditions in Greece are as diverse as the
locations themselves. If you’re looking for calm seas and generally light winds
head to the Ionian Islands. If you're after exciting sailing venture to the
Cyclades Islands and for something in between, cast off toward the beautiful
Saronic Gulf. |