Ionian sailing in real life The Ionian is one of those seas that makes you relax fast. Clear water, short hops between islands, and a coastline that always seems to offer one more bay for a quiet swim. I skipper charters in Greece every season, and the Ionian is the area I recommend when people […]
Category: Destinations
We present you, some of the top sailing destinations in Greece. Choose from the list, the group of islands or the place you would like to visit and find out some really interesting informations for each one. None of them is the same, all of them are unique.
Sail Greece and discover it’s mysteries, history, legends, colors, summer. A sailing holiday you will never forget.
Saronic gulf
Sailing Holidays to the Saronic Gulf Islands – Aegina, Poros, Ydra, Spetses If you’re looking for a sailing holiday destination that combines stunning scenery, crystal-clear waters, and charming seaside towns, the Saronic Gulf islands of Greece are a perfect choice. Aegina, Poros, Ydra, and Spetses are just a few of the gems you’ll discover on […]
Cyclades
Cyclades is a group of islands located in the Aegean Sea. Considered the best vacation destinations worldwide, offering visitors a variety of features. All Cyclades islands have some common characteristics such as the traditional Cycladic architecture, narrow cobblestone streets, archaeological sites, historical, religious and Natural attractions. The picturesque seaside, mountain villages and endless beaches. Each […]
Halkidiki
Halkidiki sits in northern Greece, just southeast of Thessaloniki, and from the sea it looks like a hand reaching into the Aegean. Three long peninsulas stretch out between two big gulfs, Thermaikos and Strymonikos, and every mile of coastline feels different when you approach it by boat. Located in northern Greece near the city of […]
Mount Athos
Sailing along the Athos coast from Ouranoupoli Out here on the third leg of Halkidiki, the sea feels different. Calm mornings, sharp light on the rocks, and that first glimpse of the monasteries sitting above the shoreline. If you want to experience the Athos coastline in a respectful, practical way, a boat day is the […]
North Sporades
Northern Sporades islands: a skipper’s notes for real trips The northern Sporades sit off the east coast of Greece, in the northern Aegean Sea, and they are a joy to explore by boat. The complex consists of 24 islands, of which five are inhabited: Alonissos, Skiathos, Skopelos, Skyros, and Peristera. I usually describe them as […]
Limnos – Samothraki – Agios Efstratios
North Aegean islands for real sailing days If you have already done the easy island hops and you want something wilder, these three islands in the North Aegean deliver. As a skipper coming up from Halkidiki for multi-day trips, I always say the same thing: here you sail for the sea itself, not for beach […]