Panoramic photo of Marathias beach. The southernmost beach on the Sithonia peninsula in Halkidiki, Greece.
Info
In our Info category you’ll find practical, skipper-led guidance that helps you sail smarter, safer and with total peace of mind—whether you’re joining a day trip in Halkidiki or chartering a yacht from Preveza/Lefkada, Athens/Alimos or Halkidiki. We cover the essentials that matter on the water: how life-jackets should fit and when they should be worn, what a well-run safety briefing looks like, and how we manage onboard routines so everyone knows where to be and what to do. You’ll also find up-to-date advice for sailing during periods of infectious disease risk, including sensible hygiene practices, crew comfort and how to reduce unnecessary contact without compromising the holiday feel. Finally, we explain what it’s like to sail with a professional skipper—how we plan routes around weather, sea state and your preferences, how we handle manoeuvres and anchoring, and how we involve guests who want to learn. Our goal is simple: clear information, delivered by experienced skippers, so your time at sea is relaxed, confident and genuinely enjoyable.
Tides of Change: Fisherman’s Wharf, Halkidiki
by John Muir Amid the dramatic transformations of the San Francisco waterfront in recent years, one classic San Francisco locale has resisted change: Fisherman’s Wharf. The primary tourist attraction of the city, with its rows of colourful street vendors, seafood restaurants and sport fishing boats, seems a timeless fixture of the waterfront landscape. History, however, […]
2026 Halkidiki lodging reviews
The best Halkidiki boutique hotels of , for every budget B&B Pansion Guest-house Athos Located in Ouranoupoli, Guest House Athos is only 30 metres from the beach. Special prices for pilgrims! www.pansionathos.gr Villas @ Halkidiki Halkidiki villas The best choice for your holiday is our Halkidiki Villas to rent. We can help you find […]
sailBus partners in Halkidiki
At our company, we believe that partnering with reputable and reliable companies is essential to providing our clients with the best possible travel experience. That’s why we have formed partnerships with some of the most respected and experienced companies in the industry. Our sailbus partners share our commitment to delivering exceptional service, quality, and value […]
Halkidiki car hire
Our partner for transportation in Halkidiki is: Drive S.A. will take care of any of your needs: hire a car in Halkidiki or arrange a private transfer for your group with a driver and a van. BRANCH OFFICES IN HALKIDIKI Neos Marmaras, Halkidiki Porto Carras Grand Resort Tel: +30 6947900711 Afytos Kassandra P.C. 630 77, […]
Destination information catalogues for Halkidiki
At our company, we believe that partnerships are essential to providing our clients with the best possible travel experiences. That’s why we have formed partnerships with some of the most reputable travel companies in the industry. These partnerships allow us to offer a wide range of destinations and services to our clients, ensuring that we […]
Xtreme Sport Spots Halkidiki
Xtreme Spots is the perfect destination for all passionate, adventure-loving people. It is a brilliant source of information about great spots for practising. Jump or climb, hike or bike, fall or drop, just get on board! These are our favourite verbs. Xtreme spots is a group of people, boys and girls, some of us are […]
Knots for Sailing in Halkidiki
On our sailing holidays website, we believe that seamanship and knots are essential skills for every sailor. Whether you’re an experienced sailor or just getting started, having the right knowledge and techniques can make all the difference to your sailing experience. To help our clients build their seamanship and knot-tying skills, we have put together […]
Bowditch – The American Practical Navigator
The American Practical Navigator (commonly known as Bowditch), originally written by Nathaniel Bowditch, is an encyclopaedia of navigation. It serves as a valuable handbook on oceanography and meteorology, and contains useful tables and a maritime glossary. In 1867 the copyright and plates were bought by the Hydrographic Office of the United States Navy, and as […]
Anchoring in Halkidiki
On our sailing holidays website, we understand that anchoring is an essential part of sailing in Halkidiki. Whether you’re cruising the open sea or dropping anchor in a quiet bay, it is important to have the right techniques, equipment and knowledge to ensure a safe and successful anchoring experience. To help our clients make the […]
Sailboat Cruising Around Sithonia, Halkidiki
Sithonia is a beautiful peninsula located in the heart of Halkidiki, Greece. It sits between Kassandra and the Athos coastline, with Thessaloniki roughly a 1.5 to 2 hour drive away depending on traffic. The mix of pine-covered hills, calm coves, and clear water is exactly why so many people fall in love with sailing here, […]
Vacation & daycruise video | Halkidiki
There is something about the Greek islands that never looks the same twice. Light changes, the sea shifts colour, and even a familiar bay feels new when you arrive by boat. On our YouTube channel we try to keep that feeling alive. Not polished like a commercial, more like what you actually see from the […]
UK business directories for Halkidiki
On our sailing holidays website, we take pride in our commitment to providing exceptional services to our clients. As part of our efforts to reach a wider audience, we have registered our business on various UK business directories. These directories are an excellent platform for businesses to showcase their services and increase their visibility to […]
Ancient Toroni castle citadel and port photos
Toroni from the sea: ruins, views, and an easy stop on a Sithonia day Toroni is one of those spots in Sithonia where you can feel the layers of time without trying too hard. You sail in, the water goes clear, and up on the hill you see the old stone lines of the citadel […]
Business coaching partners for Halkidiki
My good friend Christos Kritikos is the person we turn to when it comes to developing our business. His huge expertise in startup coaching, business growth and funding has been invaluable to us.
11 Best Halkidiki Beaches in Kassandra & Sithonia, Greece 2026
Best beaches in Greece & places to visit in This is what I have to say about Halkidiki beaches: I have travelled a lot — not only around Greece but to Croatia, Italy, Portugal and other European destinations, and as far afield as Mauritius, Dubai, Hawaii and, in 2019, Cuba. If anyone asks me: Christophoros, […]
Halkidiki Airport
If you are flying in for a week on the water, the first real decision is not the boat. It is your arrival rhythm. Get that right at Thessaloniki Airport and the rest of Halkidiki feels easy. I have picked up crews from SKG for years, for day trips and for multi-day charters, and the […]
2026 Halkidiki weather trends
Weather in Halkidiki and the climate of Chalkidiki in Halkidiki is one of the seven regional units of Central Macedonia in Greece. It has two main mountain areas, Holomontas in the north and Mount Athos to the southeast. Except for the northern border, it is surrounded by sea and shaped into three peninsulas: Kassandra, Sithonia, […]
Halkidiki maps
Maps of Halkidiki for modern travellers by car or on foot — plus a history of maps of Kassandra, Sithonia and Mount Athos Halkidiki, also spelled Chalkidiki, is one of the most recognisable regions in northern Greece and likewise one of the most mapped. It lies south‑east of Thessaloniki and juts into the Aegean Sea […]
North Sporades Map – Skiathos, Skopelos & Alonnisos
Map of Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonnisos – North Sporades These three islands sit close together in the North Sporades, off the east coast of mainland Greece, and they are made for slow exploring. A good map is more than a nice extra here — it helps you link beaches, ports, trails and anchorages into a plan […]
Limnos, Samothraki & Agios Efstratios — Halkidiki sailing
North Aegean islands for real sailing days If you have already done the easy island hops and 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 bars. […]
North Sporades: Skipper’s Guide from Halkidiki
Northern Sporades islands: a skipper’s notes for real trips The Northern Sporades lie off Greece’s east coast in the northern Aegean and are a joy to explore by boat. The archipelago comprises 24 islands, five of which are inhabited: Alonissos, Skiathos, Skopelos, Skyros and Peristera. I usually describe them as greener than most Aegean islands, […]
Mount Athos, Halkidiki
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 […]
Halkidiki: Sailing and Coastal Guide
Halkidiki sits in northern Greece, just south‑east 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 […]
Cyclades – Essential guide to the Cycladic islands
The Cyclades are a group of islands in the Aegean Sea, widely regarded as some of the world’s best holiday destinations. They share common traits: traditional Cycladic architecture, narrow cobbled streets, archaeological sites, religious and natural attractions, picturesque seaside and mountain villages, and long sandy beaches. Each island, however, has distinctive features that make it […]
Saronic Gulf Sailing Holidays — Aegina, Poros, Ydra, Spetses
Sailing holidays to the Saronic Gulf islands – Aegina, Poros, Ydra, Spetses If you’re looking for a sailing holiday that combines stunning scenery, crystal-clear water and charming seaside towns, the Saronic Gulf islands of Greece are an excellent choice. Aegina, Poros, Ydra and Spetses are some of the gems you’ll visit on a cruise here. […]
Ionian Sailing — Halkidiki & the Ionian Islands
Ionian sailing in real life The Ionian is one of those seas that relaxes you 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 want […]
Northern Sporades weather — a skipper’s guide
Weather in Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos The Northern Sporades sit out there in the North Aegean, far enough from the mainland to feel “open sea”, but close enough that the land still shapes the wind. If you are planning a day cruise or a multi-day hop between Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos, and the National Marine Park, […]
What Not to Do in Halkidiki: 19 Activities to Avoid
Traveler Information for Halkidiki Halkidiki: A hidden vacation paradise in Northern Greece. Currently a local favourite! Halkidiki Activities – 19 Things to Avoid on Your Holiday Halkidiki sits in Central Macedonia, just southeast of Thessaloniki, and it is shaped like three “legs” reaching into the Aegean. From the skipper’s seat, I see the same pattern […]
11 reasons to choose a boat wedding photoshoot in Halkidiki
The best bride and groom photos with top wedding photographers. Wedding photoshoot on a boat. Next-day wedding photos at sea, with Thessaloniki and Halkidiki as your backdrop “Next-day” photo shoots are trending. The bride and groom, relaxed and without time pressure, meet their wedding photographer the following day for the session. Better photos, better light, […]
9 budget ways to an unforgettable 2026 honeymoon in Halkidiki
9 Tips for a Dream Honeymoon on a Realistic Budget in You don’t need a billionaire’s budget to have a honeymoon that feels like a film. You need a smart plan, a bit of flexibility, and a destination that gives you plenty for every euro you spend. I skipper charters around Halkidiki and the North […]
Boat wedding proposals in Halkidiki
Boat Wedding Proposals: The smartest idea for your engagement. Out here in Halkidiki and Thessaloniki, I see the same thing every season. Couples step onboard with one plan, and the sea gives them something bigger. A proposal on a boat feels private, cinematic and real, all at the same time. And yes, it also solves […]
Sailing with charterAyacht in Halkidiki
What to expect on your sailing charter Most guests arrive in Halkidiki with a simple idea in mind: clear water, quiet coves and a boat that feels easy from the first minute. That is exactly how we run our charters — with practical planning, local knowledge and a calm pace on board. We sail in […]
How far is Halkidiki from Thessaloniki airport?
Halkidiki sits just southeast of Thessaloniki, which is why many visitors use the city as a short base before escaping to the sea. As a skipper here, I see the same pattern every week: land at SKG, grab a quick coffee, and within a short drive you are already smelling pine and salt. It looks […]
All the tourist info you’ll ever need for Halkidiki
Emergency telephones just in case you need any: Halkidiki is an easy place to relax, but it is still a real destination with real roads, real sea and real weather. Save the key numbers below in your phone before you head out, especially if you plan to explore remote coves on Sithonia, hike above Polygyros, […]
Sailing Gadgets & Travel Accessories for 2026 — Halkidiki
Gadgets and accessories tested at sea, in , those we use at charterAyacht After enough miles around Halkidiki, you stop trusting glossy specs and start trusting what survives salt, sun and the odd drop on a teak deck. The kit below is what we have actually used on motor yachts and sailing boats on day […]
2026 Fishing in Halkidiki, Sithonia or Kassandra
On our summer trips around Halkidiki, people always ask the same thing: “Can we fish a bit while we cruise?” Yes — but we do it in a way that suits a relaxed day on the water and respects the sea. You get swimming, coves, good views, and if the fish are in the mood, […]
Life-jackets & safety onboard
Lifejackets We have a couple of swimming aids available, but these are only for young children. The emergency lifejackets on board are more than enough for everyone, but please note these are for emergencies ONLY! We do not put on lifejackets before departing; there is really no need, it is not required by law, and […]
Holidays and Sailing in the time of infectious diseases
Extra cleaning measures Our yachts were always meticulously cleaned. Even more so these days, we have an extra checklist to make sure everyone, guests, and crew are safe. Luckily we have the salt of the sea and the strong sunlight on our side as they kill the virus very fast. On top of our usual […]
Top 10 reasons for sailing Chalkidiki 2026 summer holidays , an undiscovered Greek heaven
Is Halkidiki a good place to go on holiday? If you like clear water, pine forests that touch the sea, and evenings that can be either quiet or loud, you will feel at home here. Halkidiki sits in Northern Greece, just southeast of Thessaloniki, and it still feels local even when the season is busy. […]
Porto Caras or Miraggio motor yacht cruise
Private Toroneos Cruises Toroneos Gulf is the bit of Halkidiki I never get tired of. In one day you can swim in water that looks like glass, tuck into coves you would never reach by car, and still be back in time for dinner in Neos Marmaras. Our company offers private cruises, giving travellers the […]
Sailing with a professional skipper – Information
Booking with charterAyacht information Most people who message us about sailing in Halkidiki want the same thing. Clear info, no surprises, and a trip that feels easy from the first email to the last swim. Below is how we run our charters in Northern Greece, with the small local details that make a big difference […]