Sailing Greece

Sailing Greece

Greece played a key role in shaping Western civilization; ideas from Ancient Greece can be found woven through our history, language, philosophy, art, science, medicine, trade and sports… It is no wonder Greece holds such an allure over travelers and this is without mentioning the rich landscapes, endless beaches, picturesque white stone villages, the turquoise and blues of the Aegean and Ionian Sea, to the famed Mediterranean culture and cuisine. Each region holds its own history and charm, and with more than 6,000 islands and islets, it is easy to see why sailing Greece is the best way to discover this inspired paradise.

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Ionian islands

Ionian islands

The Ionian islands are a group of islands scattered along the west coast of mainland Greece and are principally known for Corfu, Paxi, Lefkada, Ithaki, Kefallonia, Zakynthos and Kythira. The Ionian islands have a rich and varied landscape; sheer cliffs and white sandy beaches form a dramatic scene, while cypress trees, olive groves and forested mountains create a lush green palette against the intense blues of the Ionian Sea.

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Argo Saronic gulf

Argo Saronic gulf

The Argo-Saronic islands in the Saronic Gulf are a small collection of heavenly islands to the SW of the coast. Their proximity to Athens has made them ideal for day-trippers, so they can be very busy in peak-season, perhaps best enjoyed in the shoulder season.

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Sporades

Sporades

The Sporades are a small group of islands in the Northwest Aegean Sea known for their nature with thick forests, bright blue and turquoise waters and myriad white sandy beaches; they also have a great balance of peace with a splash of nightlife thrown in (Skiathos is known as the Mykonos of the Sporades). The Sporades consists of 24 islands, only four of which are permanently inhabited – Skiathos, Alonnisos, Skopelos and Skyros and yes, Skopelos is where Mama Mia was filmed, retrace their steps to the top of the cliff where the wedding took place at the Saint Ioannis Chapel!

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Cyclades

Cyclades

The Cyclades are easily the most famous island group in the Aegean Sea; they form the Aegean archipelago, are comprised of more than 200 islands and islets, and lie SE of the mainland. Cyclades translates as circle, as the archipelago consists of the islands encircling the famous island Delos, considered to be the birthplace of Apollo.

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Dodecanese

Dodecanese

The Dodecanese archipelago is in the south-eastern Aegean Sea, made up of more than 150 islands and islets – only a handful of which are inhabited. The word ‘Dodecanese’ refers to the 12 jewels – the larger islands of the archipelago. Thanks to a tumultuous history and Rhodes being a strategically important location in regards to maritime trade, the Dodecanese have a distinctive vibe, a sort of ‘Europe meets the East’. Numerous cultures made their mark over the centuries – Ionians, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians, Ottomans and Italians which gives this region a unique flavor and charm. Beautiful beaches, stunning landscapes, ancient monuments, rich history, cuisine… the Dodecanese have it all.

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