Ionian Greece
Ionian Greece has the undoubted advantage of being sheltered from the Meltemi, the dominant wind in the Aegean Sea, and is certainly the most suitable choice for spending your holidays on a catamaran if you are visiting the country for the first time. The landscape here is generally gentle and green, fading into a beautiful cobalt blue sea.
8 reasons to choose the Ionian Islands for your next catamaran and sailing holiday:
- A mild climate, with good sailing conditions from April to November.
- One of the most popular destinations in the Mediterranean for skippered sailing holidays and flotillas.
- Discover the culture and heritage of the Ionian Islands by sailing, with visits to medieval castles, monasteries and numerous museums.
- Admire the elusive monk seals and loggerhead turtles native to the area.
- Visit one of Europe's main kitesurfing and windsurfing centres, with dedicated areas and facilities for all possible water sports.
- Taste the special local delicacies of Ionian Greece, such as -Pastitsádais, a traditional Greek pasta dish prepared on the island of Corfu, or Lefkadítiki ladópita (oil cake) which comes from Lefkada.
- The rolling hills of olive trees and cypresses make the Ionian vegetation lush, very different from the rest of Greece.
- Their rugged coastlines are truly unique, the result of seismic activity and its ability to change landscapes enough to separate them from central Greece.
Cyclades Islands Greece
The Cyclades is a group of islands in the Aegean Sea, taking its name from the Greek word κύκλος (meaning cycle) and referring to the cycle that forms the islands around the sacred isle of Delos. The Cyclades are made up of over two hundred islands, among the most famous for example are: Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Antiparos, Naxos, Serifos, Sifnos, Milos, Tinos, Syros, Delos, Andros, Amorgos, Anafi, Ios, Kea, Kimolos , Kythnos, Folegandros, Sikinos, and Koufonisia. However, there are many other smaller islands most of which are uninhabited.
8 reasons to choose the Cyclades for your next catamaran and sailing holiday
- Home to some of Greece's most spectacular islands such as Santorini, Mykonos and Ios.
- Lesser known treasures of the Cyclades such as Sifnos, Koufonisia and Amorgos which are considered by local skippers as some of the most interesting Greek locations.
- An ideal climate for sailing from April to October.
- Learn the special sirtaki dance at street parties in the area
- Taste the popular Greek liqueur, ouzo, with a rich dish based on local products.
- Discover some of the most fascinating bays and lagoons in the world.
- Immerse yourself in the typical blue and white architecture of the charming fishing villages.
- Let yourself be conquered by the sunsets of Santorini, the island of lovers.
Saronic Islands Greece
Another interesting area for sailing is Saronic Gulf Islands, located in the south-west of Athens. These islands are close to each other, usually within a two to three hour sail and protected from strong winds, offering relaxing sailing in the sun and the chance to observe the variety of landscapes from island to island. 'other. Especially the main islands of the Saronic Gulf are Aegina, Angistri, Poros, Hydra and Spetses.
6 reasons to choose the Saronic Islands for your next catamaran and sailing boat holidays:
- Incorporate your Greek sailing vacation with a trip to Athens.
- Enjoy the tranquility of Hydra – the island without cars.
- Discover the peaceful forests of Poros or spend a night in a charming local tavern in the old port of Spetses.
- Explore the ancient historic temple of Aphaia on the island of Aigina or the Byzantine city of Palaiochora.
- Enjoy the beautiful Saronic beaches - like the Aegina Marathons.
- Savor cities with unique architecture and unique natural beauty.
Dodecanese Islands Greece
Finally, the Dodecanese islands is a group of islands located in the southeast of the Aegean Sea and is made up of twelve larger islands and numerous smaller ones. In particular, the Dodecanese islands are Astypalaia, Kalymnos, Karpathos, Kassos, Kastellorizo, Kos, Leros, Nisyros, Patmos, Rhodes, Symi and Tilos.
5 reasons to choose the Dodecanese Islands for your next catamaran and sailing holidays:
In the easternmost part of Greece, a few miles from the coast of Turkey, the twelve islands of the Dodecanese can be discovered in an exciting navigation that begins by landing in Kos or Rhodes and then continues on an itinerary north towards the romantic Leros and Patmos or South in the long beaches of historic Rhodes and the deep coves of Symi.
- Beaches, gulfs and inlets open to your view archaeological sites, Byzantine monuments, medieval architecture, taking you on a walk through time in the footsteps of the peoples of the past from the Persians to the Macedonians, from the Byzantines to the Knights of Rhodes, from the Italian soldiers to the Ottoman sultans .
- Each of these splendid islands with its peculiar beaches and uncontaminated landscapes, alternating with thousand-year-old ruins set in fascinating historic centres, will make your sailing cruise a unique experience.
- There are small, completely uninhabited villages such as the beautiful Kiria Panagia
- The island of Skopelos offers a huge variety of scenery, from cliffs overlooking the sea to verdant hills, but the highlight is undoubtedly Glossa
- Above all, Alonissos is the most distant island, you can breathe a seraphic air of peace, in the few inhabited centers and along the more or less asphalted streets, thanks to a niche tourism that is good for the heart
