Yacht Charter Aegean / Saronic Gulf - Cyclades
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Yacht Charter Cyclades - The Classics of Sailing
One of the most popular destinations for yacht charter in Greece, the yacht charter Cyclades offer everything a sailor's heart mat desire - good winds, perfect weather, spectacular views, idyllic bays and beaches as well as a vivid nightlife. When you put that together, what you get is the recipe for the perfect sailing holiday.
Yacht Charter Greece – Sailing in Ancient Waters
Greece happens to be the best place for yacht charter with its many islands and archipelagoes scattered in the Ionian, Aegean and the rest of the Mediterranean Sea. With a sailing tradition that spans for thousands of years, you’ll find Greece very well prepared to accommodate pleasure sailors. Also, it has a rich history that increases its holiday potential.
Sailing the Corinthian Gulf
Many Yacht Charter sailors choose to sail right through but we're here to tell you there are a lot of places you can enjoy sailing in the Corinthian Gulf, which also happen to be cheaper and less crowded than some of the other Greek holiday locations.
Lavrion - Departure Port For the Cyclades
Once a wealthy town, the old town centre of Lavrion is shaped by neo-classical façades. Lavrion is the ideal starting port for the yacht charter Cyclades. The island Kea is only a few sailing hours away.
Piraeus – Perfect Starting Port For Greek Islands
This ancient port which happens to be one of the oldest in Greece, has an excellent position within the mainland coast which makes it the ideal starting point for a yacht charter holiday and exploring the region by sea.
Poros - The Twin Islands of the Saronic Gulf
With a tourist tradition dating back to the 50s, with a rugged but beautiful landscape, with lots of modern facilities yet with an ancient style and look, Poros deserves the title of sailing holiday top destination. There is plenty of exploring to do both on land and on water to appeal to your adventurer’s spirit.
Syros - Capital to the Cyclades
One of the more "authentic" Greek towns, Syros manages to be attractive without being positioned on the regular tourist routes. In fact, this is one of the most loved and sought after characteristics by people in search of the real yacht charter Greece experience and the thing that makes it stand out from the rest of the resorts found in the Aegean. So if you're a fan of the ancient architecture and wand to discover the old Greek way of life, come to Syros.
Thessaloniki – The Second Largest City in Greece
In its 3000 years of continuous history, this city has amassed a lot of cultural heritage as well as a number of relics from Roman, Byzantyne and Ottoman cultures. It’s no wonder that a trip to Thessaloniki is a virtual history lesson, which is why the UNESCO has placed it on the World Heritage List.
Porto Carras – The Dream of a Ship-Owner
His name was Gianni Carras, Greek ship-owner and businessman, and he had the ambition to build one of the most modern and most luxurious resorts on Greece’s shores. When construction on Porto Carras began in 1973 it is said to have brought about a true revolution in the local tourist industry as well as its cultural image.
Porto Koufo – The Largest Natural Bay in Greece
Just a small fishing village in Chalkidiki Grece, Porto Koufo has nonetheless a great sailing potential since it lies right next to the largest natural harbor in the country, one that has been used for maritime purposes since ancient times going back to Turkish pirates but also the ancient trade ships.
Mykonos - The Center of Fun in the Aegean
This is the first island you should visit if you're thinking to take a trip to the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. It's one of the most famous and frequented islands in Greece. You can read about the reasons why below.