Cyclades · Saronic Gulf · from Athens
Greek Island Sailing Routes

Greek Island Sailing Routes

Exploring the 13,676 km of coastline in Greece with a sailing yacht is one of life’s finer things (if we do say so ourselves).

in Greece one can definitely find the beaches of his or her dreams! Long white sandy beaches with turquoise crystal waters, small beaches surrounded by huge cliffs or pine and palm forests, beaches with waters as if bleached water was mixed with the blue color of the Mediterranean. The greek islands in all their variety really do offer the ultimate in yacht charter destinations!

We have put together some suggested sailing routes for your holidays, all of which offer a variety of greek island experiences and cover the Cyclades and the Saronic Gulf islands which are most easily and quickly reached from our main base in Athens. Each route gives a quick description of each island’s highlights along with ports of call, distances and further information

Popular charter routes around the Greek islands

Northern & Middle Cyclades
Cyclades

Northern & Middle Cyclades

203
nautical miles
7
legs

The Cycladic islands are the quinessential Greek islands that everyone loves with stunning sunsets and beautiful beaches galore. Our suggested sailing route for the northern and middle islands of the Cyclades takes in the relaxed islands of Serifos and Kythnos, the popular Paros and the more cosmopolitan islands of Syros and Kea (or Tzia).

  1. Alimos
  2. Cape Sounio
  3. Kea
  4. Syros (Finikas)
  5. Paros
  6. Serifos
  7. Kythnos
  8. Alimos
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Cyclades Islands Route 1
Cyclades

Cyclades Islands Route 1

353
nautical miles
14
legs

Departing from Alimos Marina, this extended Cyclades itinerary is designed for sailors with at least ten days to spare. It builds on the classic Northern and Middle Cyclades loop, pushing further south to take in Mykonos, Naxos, Ios, Folegandros, Milos and beyond, each island distinct, and each one worth the sail.

  1. Alimos
  2. Cape Sounio
  3. Kea
  4. Syros (Finikas)
  5. Mykonos
  6. Naxos
  7. Skinoussa
  8. Ios
  9. Folegandros
  10. Milos
  11. Sifnos
  12. Serifos
  13. Kythnos
  14. Poros
  15. Alimos
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Cyclades Islands Route 2
Cyclades

Cyclades Islands Route 2

405
nautical miles
14
legs

A variation on the classic extended Cyclades loop, this route swaps Naxos and Schinoussa for the more remote and cinematic Amorgos, made famous by Luc Besson's film The Big Blue. From Mykonos the route heads east before sweeping south through Santorini, Ios, Folegandros and Milos, a two-week itinerary for those who want the full breadth of the Cyclades with a slightly different flavour.

  1. Alimos
  2. Cape Sounio
  3. Kea
  4. Syros (Finikas)
  5. Mykonos
  6. Amorgos
  7. Santorini
  8. Ios
  9. Folegandros
  10. Milos
  11. Sifnos
  12. Serifos
  13. Kythnos
  14. Poros
  15. Alimos
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Saronic Gulf Route
Saronic Gulf

Saronic Gulf Route

141
nautical miles
7
legs

The islands of the Saronic Gulf are the most easily accessible islands by sailing yacht from Athens. The Saronic Gulf and the nearby Argolis prefecture of the Peloponnese mainland are an ideal destination for shorter trips from Athens and are also recommended for less experienced sailors due to the short distances involved and the relatively mild winds in comparison to other sailing areas in Greece.

  1. Alimos
  2. Aegina
  3. Ermioni
  4. Spetses
  5. Hydra
  6. Poros
  7. Epidaurus
  8. Alimos
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Saronic Gulf & Eastern Peloponnese
Saronic Gulf

Saronic Gulf & Eastern Peloponnese

305
nautical miles
14
legs

A two week charter in the Argolic and Saronic Gulfs opens up a range of possible destinations on the second leg of the Peleponnese, the area encompassing the Argolic Gulf. While the Saronic Gulf islands can be a bit busy during the sailing high season for those with extra time to cruise the Argolic Gulf is much more quiet and relaxed. Well worth the visit, highlights include the historical cities of Monemvasia and Nafplio and the ports of Leonidio, Kiparissi and Porto Heli along with a swing by the famous temple at Sounio on the way back!

  1. Alimos
  2. Cape Sounio
  3. Aegina (Perdika)
  4. Ermioni
  5. Spetses
  6. Kiparissi
  7. Monemvasia
  8. Leonidio
  9. Nafplio
  10. Porto Heli
  11. Hydra
  12. Poros
  13. Epidaurus
  14. Aegina
  15. Alimos
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