One Easy Yacht Charter Greece

The Ionian Islands are the ideal easy sailing destination for families or groups who want a relaxing sail and enjoy the surroundings on a yacht charter in Greece. It’s easily possible to avoid (or find!) the overcrowded parties and busy nightlife. Corfu, Zakynthos, Kefalonia, Ithaka, and Paxoi are just a few of your must-see stops when in the Ionian. Each island, harbour, and town has its own character, from cosmopolitan Fiskardho to traditional Lefkas to sleepy Kastos and the pine-clad bays of Meganisi.

Three Medium Yacht Charter Greece

The excellent Saronic Gulf/Attica area boasts a superb fleet of yachts, consistent winds and a perfect starting and finishing point for a wonderful and varied sailing area. enjoy the delights of Hydra, but be ready to raft up stern too in the summer where there are rich picking for divers untangling anchors. Rich in history, this area offers great sailing for more experienced sailors, with historic and cultural destinations at the end of a great day’s sailing.

The Dodecanese Islands are ideal for the slightly more experienced crews. You will experience a stunning cruising area with varied ports of call and plenty to do and see. Perfect sailing winds are almost guaranteed. Here you have the opportunity to visit some of our favourite parts of Greece & Turkey. The combination of some of the better known and more cosmopolitan Greek Islands such Kos and Rhodes, with their ancient sites and great beaches, with some of the smaller and lesser-known gems of the Dodecanese such as Nysiros, Halki or Symi ( a real must-see). The ability to visit some of Turkey’s stunning Aegean coast make this an irresistible proposition for more experienced sailors. This sailing area is hugely rich in history and culture, and one of our favourite destinations.

The Sporades is a challenging area for a yacht charter in Greece and it is ideal for those who have a higher level of experience in sailing. You will find open waters and fresh breezes accompany you to unspoiled destinations. You can stop the fantastic beaches and soak up the sun. All the Sporades Islands are ideal for explorers. If you have already experienced the delights of sailing in the Ionian and the Saronic Gulf, why not try one of our more challenging sailing areas, the Northern Sporades? For culture vultures you can, also, visit some of the locations for the hit movie “Mamma Mia” or anchor up and relax on one of the stunning sandy beaches.

Two Challenging Yacht Charter Greece

Cycladees

Some of Greece’s highlights lie in the Cyclades, think Mykonos and Santorini. Yet the typical distances between islands is much greater, which not only means more time at sea (potentially sacrificing snorkelling stops or visits to pretty towns), it means the sea can get bigger and more challenging. There are plenty of sailors who flock to the Cyclades in search of adventure and the opportunity to see Greece’s top destinations. In July and August be especially aware of the famous Meltemi wind that whistles down from the North on the clearest of days. Go too far South at your peril, unless you’re one of those thrill-seekers looking for a bumpy ride home.

That said, depending on your choice of route, a Cyclades yacht charter can be a moderate to challenging sail, ideal for developing and experienced sailors to undertake on a yacht charter in Greece. This area of Greece is fairly far south enjoying warm summer with temperatures reaching 33 degrees in July and August. There is a choice of start points from Lavrion on the mainland, to Paros or Mykonos in the islands. There are around 220 islands in the Cyclades, including the well-known islands of Santorini with its famous blue-domed churches and Mykonos its chic party lifestyle. We would recommend this area of Greece as a destination for a keener sailor; with the Meltemi blowing heavily during the summer season it’s an exciting sailing ground for experienced crews.

The North Aegean offers a wide area and a variety of islands and places to sail on a yacht charter in Greece. Most of the people are only aware of the Sporades, whilst there are many other beautiful destinations, such as Chalkidiki, Kavala, Thassos, Samothraki Lesbos and Lemnos. Many islands in the North Aegean are untouched by tourism so the sailors who hanker after a life in the slow lane will fall in love with the region’s simplicity. In contrast, there are also picturesque cities including the capital Kavala, built on the slopes of Mountain Symvolo, and Alexandroupoli, a melting pot of Europe and Asia.