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| GREECE | TURKEY | CROATIA | ITALY | MARTINIQUE |
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ATHENS | LEFKAS | CORFU | ARGOLIC & SARONIC GULF | IONIAN SEA | CYCLADES |
FROM ATHENS OR LEFKAS|
Sailing Area's Greece:
t
here are 1400 islands of which 169 are inhabited so one can easily find what one seeks. Whether one wants to escape with a sailing boat to an isolated island or to an island full of life and entertainment or even to explore the remains of some of Europe's oldest civilizations, it is all there for you. For most of it is the lure of sand, sea and year round of sunshine weather, which is the biggest attraction. Exploring with a sailing yacht the 13,676 km of coastlines, one can definitely find the beaches of his dreams: long white sandy beaches with turquoise crystal waters, small beaches surrounded by huge cliffs or pine and palm trees forests, beaches with waters as if bleach waters was mixed with the blue color of the Mediterranean.
We can offer Bareboat, bareboat plus shipper, Flotilla yachts and Cabin charter to visit:
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The Saronic and Argolic Gulf via Athens or Lavrion
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The Ionian Sea with famous islands like Lefkas and Corfu
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Or for the more experienced sailor The Cyclades with Serifos, Paros, Naxos and Santorini.
Sailing Conditions
:Predictable winds, calm seas and easy line of sight navigation are prevalent throughout, from the Saronic Gulf and Pelpoponese coast in the West, to the Dodecanese and along the Turkish coast in the Southeast. The Cyclades offer deep blue open-water runs. In the summer, the dominant Meltemi wind blows from the North from 10-15 knots over the Aegean, with stronger winds of up to 25 knots over the middle and northern archipelago and afternoon gusts in the lee of the islands.
In Athens and Lefkas it’s possible to take part in a one or two week flotilla. Flotilla starts on Saturday. Our flotilla will consist between 4 till 10 yachts in general.Standard charter time are from Saturday afternoon 17:00h with return to port on Friday 16:00h. On return check out will take place and you can stay on board until Saturday morning 09:00h.For additional information and route suggestion please look at our online Sailing Itineraries.
| WITH VISITS TO ATHENS, AEGINA, POROS, EPIDAVROS, SPETSAS, HYDRA, NAVPILON |
The beautiful cluster of the islands at the Argosaronic bay, that is Aegina, Poros, Hydra, Spetses, Salamina and several islets, is situated within a stone's throw from Athens. Those islands compose a beautiful picture of wooded anchorage along the Peloponnesian coastline easily reached with a sailing boat. Furthermore they mark the borders between the Southwest part of the Peloponnesian bay and the Northwest Saronic.
Aegina is considered an interesting destination, not only for its beautiful beaches and monasteries, but for its significant archaeological monuments as well, such as the temple of Aphea Athena and the sanctuary of Apollo. Poros, situated opposite of Galatas, on the east coastline of Argolida, was considered the island of Poseidon according to ancient Greeks. Nowadays, it is renowned for its lush vegetation.
Hydra is an appealing place not only for thousands of tourists but for the international stardom as well, thanks to the combination of its manor houses with cosmopolitan atmosphere and its distinct local color. Many artists own country houses or even permanent residences on the island of Hydra. Spetses is the Southeast point of the Argosaronic, situated opposite the picturesque Porto-Heli, in the middle of the homonymous bay. The islanders played a major role in the Modern naval history of Greece. Their bravery is still sensed through the architecture of the picturesque old port and the villas of families renowned for their active participation in the Greek Revolution against the Turkish yoke.
Each island has its own special character, appealing to numerous weekend visitors. The common characteristics of those islands are the magnificent beaches and the opportunity to participate in numerous sea-sports, the picturesque taverns specialized in fresh fish cooking and the austere beauty of hotel accommodation. The picturesque small villages located along the coastline are characterized by a unique architectural order.
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From |
To |
Distance |
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Alimos marina |
Cape Sounio |
23 NM |
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Cape Sounio |
Aegina (Perdika) |
29 NM |
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Aegina (Perdika) |
Ermioni |
31 NM |
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Ermioni |
Spetses |
11 NM |
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Spetses |
Kiparissi |
23 NM |
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Kiparissi |
Monemvasia |
20 NM |
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Monemvasia |
Leonidio |
33 NM |
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Leonidio |
Nafplio |
26 NM |
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Nafplio |
Porto Heli |
25 NM |
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Porto Heli |
Hydra |
19 NM |
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Hydra |
Poros |
12 NM |
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Poros |
Epidaurus |
21 NM |
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Epidaurus |
Aegina |
14 NM |
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Aegina |
Alimos marina |
18 NM |
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Distance is measured in nautical miles (NM) |
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WITH VISITS TO LEFKAS, SIVOTA, VAATHIS, VOUNAGHI EN PALEROS|
The Seven Islands from the Ionian sea (Greek: Eptanisa) listed
from North to South are:
· Corfu (capital)
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· Levkas
· The Inland Sea
· Ithaca
· Cephalonia
· Zakynthos (Zante)
· Kythera
Levkas is the only Ionian island linked to mainland Greece. A swing bridge gives easy access by road, with the airport of Preveza about a 30 minute drive. More visitors are being attracted yearly as the airport expands slowly and new developments pop up. The island and the surrounding area has a lot to offer - anything from sailing, windsurfing, cycling, scuba-diving, walking, exploring ancient archaeological sites or just that lazy beach holiday. You will probably find some of the most picturesque views around, looking out from the calmer waters of the east coast overlooking the famous Onassis island of Scorpios, the other islands and mainland Greece. On the west coast of Levkas you will find beautiful beaches where you can watch spectacular sunsets.
Corfu is situated only 1 nm off the coast of Albania and the Greek region of Epirus and offers gentle green uplands in the south and rugged limestone hills in the north, rising to 906 m in the double peak of Mt Pantokrator. The references to Corfu from Homer to the present day praise the island as a lush green paradise spinning a soothing spell over all who visit it. In an age of package holidays the Corfu magic is continuously battered by jets winging in with yet more holidaymakers -and far, far more go to Corfu than to the rest of the Ionian - so it is surprising to find there are still charming and beautiful places on the island.
Corfu (Greek: Kerkyra) is the most northerly of the Ionian islands. Most
important ports are:
· Corfu Town
· Gouvia Marina
· Petriti village
· Paleokastritsa Port
· Ag. Stefanos Port
· Agni Bay
| KEA, SYROS, PAROS, NAXOS, AMORGOS, SERIFOS, SANTORINI, MILOS |
Kea is the most westerly of the larger Cyclades, laying some 12 nm southeast of
Cape Sounion. In a distance of 41 NM you will find the hilly island of Syros or
Siros half-way between Kythnos and Mykonos. Its central situation makes it the
principal centre of administration, commerce and fisheries in the Cyclades.Both
Ermoupolis and Finikas form (just like Paroikia on Paros) practical charter
bases in the middle of the Cyclades.
The central island of Paros, is occupied by a range of hills of gently rounded
contours. Three bays cut deep inland - in the west the sheltered Paroikia Bay,
with the island's capital and serves as a yacht charter base - in the north the
bay which shelters the little town of Naoussa and in the east the flat Marmara
bay. The island Serifos, north-west of Sifnos, is a bare and rocky island, its
hills slashed by gorges; its highest point is Mount Tourlos with 483 m. The ore
is shipped from Koutalas on the south coast. In the season especially Livadi is
much frequented by charter yachts; the Chora, towering above Livadi bay, makes
this one of the most stunning approaches.
The island of Kythnos lies south-east of Kea and is a rocky and barren island of
karstic limestone, that is usually covered in an abundance of colourful flowers
in the spring. The coast is much indented - with many beautiful anchorages and
ports for a sailing boat- and for the most part falls steeply down to the sea.
The inhabitants live by farming and fishing. In antiquity iron was mined on the
island.
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From |
To |
Distance |
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Alimos marina |
Cape Sounio |
23 NM |
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Cape Sounio |
Kea |
14 NM |
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Kea |
Syros (Finikas) |
41 NM |
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Syros (Finikas) |
Paros |
23 NM |
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Paros |
Serifos |
31 NM |
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Serifos |
Kythnos |
23 NM |
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Kythnos |
Alimos marina |
48 NM |
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Distance is measured in nautical miles (NM) |
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In case of questions please contact us at
0208.884.1423 or send your e-mail to info@wishfulsailing.co.uk
With kind and sunny regards,
WISHFUL SAILING COMPANY
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