Destinations Articles
Sailing in Greece: 11 sailing areas and where to start
The 11 Greek sailing areas compared, from the gentle Ionian to the meltemi-swept Cyclades: bases, winds, who each area suits, the rules and when to go.
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Greece or Croatia for sailing? Winds, seasons, areas
Greece or Croatia for your sailing holiday? How the meltemi, bora and jugo compare, what each month brings, which areas suit beginners, and the practical differences.
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Halkidiki sailing: Sithonia, Mount Athos and Ammouliani
A sailing week in Halkidiki: Sithonia's coves, Porto Koufo, the Vourvourou islets, Ammouliani and the monasteries of Mount Athos seen from the sea.
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Sailing the Ionian Sea: a 7-day loop from Lefkada
A sailing week from Lefkada town: Meganisi, Kalamos and Kastos, Ithaca, Fiskardo, Sivota and Skorpios, with distances, anchorages, the maistro and the rules.
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Kavala and Thassos by boat: a north Aegean sailing week
A sailing week from Kavala: Thassos from Limenas to Aliki and Prinos, Keramoti and the Nestos delta, the Nea Peramos coast, with distances, rules and winds.
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Sailing Kefalonia, Ithaca and Zakynthos: a 7-day route
A 7-day sailing loop in the southern Ionian from Sami: Fiskardo, Ithaca's harbours, the crossing to Zakynthos, Navagio from the sea and the turtle park rules.
ReadSailing Paros and Naxos: a central Cyclades week
A 7-day sailing itinerary from Paros to Mykonos, Naxos, the Small Cyclades, Ios and Despotiko, with harbours, anchorages, meltemi tactics and the rules that matter.
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Sailing Rhodes and Symi: a 7-day Dodecanese loop
A week under sail from Rhodes to Symi, Tilos, Halki and Lindos: legs in nautical miles, harbours, the Lindos anchoring bans, the meltemi and the best season.
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Sailing the Saronic Gulf: a 7-day itinerary from Athens
A sailing week from Athens round Aegina, Agistri, Poros, Hydra and the Methana volcano, with legs in nautical miles, harbour tips, port rules, winds and the best months.
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A realistic sailing week from Volos through the Pagasetic Gulf to Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos and the marine park, with distances, overnight stops and rules.
ReadAeolian Islands sailing: a 7-day itinerary from Sicily
Sailing the Aeolian Islands for a week from Capo d'Orlando or Portorosa: legs, harbours, anchorages, the Stromboli no-go zone, rules and the best season.
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Cinque Terre and Portofino by boat: a sailing week
Sailing the Cinque Terre and Portofino from La Spezia: Porto Venere and Palmaria, the five villages from the sea, San Fruttuoso, the marine park rules and the best season.
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