Greece
Many kilometers of coastline, divine sea, many islands, white houses, ancient history and hospitality: The Wonderful Greece
The Greece in the lasts 4 decades has seen tourism from Europe grow, thanks to its cheapness, hour minor, and the wonderful sea.
The hospitality of his people, the numerous islands with varied identities and landscapes and also the different microclimates, they have contributed to increasing the attractiveness of the coasts of this country for the holidays of many.
Despite the increase in mass tourism, some areas have kept their originality, and even today the visitor can feel like a guest of a country that is still intact in its traditions.
From the point of view of the sea, the islands and coastal stretches of Greece are also very interesting, and even more from a sailing point of view.
Ionian islands
The area of the so-called Ionian islands in the summer months they enjoy strong thermal breezes that enchant the sportiest sailor during the day, and offer suggestive and safe bays for the night.
They can be reached by ferries from Ancona or from Bari and Brindisi, or with a flight to Corfu or Preveza, or by car.
Sailing to the Ionian
The climate of the Ionian islands is very favorable to the sailor, thanks to the powerful breezes during the day, useful and make beautiful sailing.
What are the Ionian islands
Corfu in the north, with Paxos and Antipaxos, and further south Lefkas, Kefalonia, Ithaca and Zante.
They are wonderful islands and at least less known than the Cyclades, really very interesting from the point of view of the sea and the lands to explore.
Cyclades
The numerous islands in the Cyclades are a must for any cruise traveler, both motor and sailing, or with a comfortable Gulet.
You can visit Hydra, nearest, and continue south towards Mikonos and Santorini the best known, without forgetting the less known but really very beautiful and less crowded.
Our Sailing Holidays in Greece, with or without skipper, they will take you to this splendid territory.
In a week of sailing vacation you can experience a part of this wonderful paradise: for example a part of the Ionian islands, starting from Lefkada, Preveza's, or the northern Ionians, starting from Corfu.
Even the Cyclades islands would take at least two weeks to visit them all, but even with just one week of navigation you can visit the most beautiful, starting from one of the ports that are immediately south of Athens.
Useful information
Starting Bases
Ionian islands area (Corfu, Lefkas), Cyclades Islands (Athens), Dodecanneso, Sporades
How to get
Plane to Athens or other smaller airports, Car and ferry
Best season
from April to September - in the months of July and August on the Cyclades area possible strong winds (Melteni)
Ports
in Greece most of the piers are free - there are also marinas equipped for a fee
Explore the Sailing Holidays in Greece or the Catamaran Holidays in Greece proposed on the site in the Sailing Holidays section.
You can get on board with other friends who are passionate about Sea and Sailing and live an unforgettable experience in these areas with crystal clear sea and indistinguishable Hellenic hospitality.
A sailing cruise in the many islands of Greece is an experience rich in history, places to visit, bays and turquoise sea, and usable in different periods of the spring and summer season.
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