Greek islands - sailing routes and cruising grounds...

Greek Islands - overview

;	Athens, the Saronic and the eastern Peloponese Starting points Athens - Alimos marina (Kalamaki) There is always something new to discover in this popular destination for Athenians. It is considered to be a calm sailing area ideal for beginners, and newcomers - with a lot of nearby history - which combines the advantages of many other destinations all together. Recommended for both beginners and more confident sailors. Read more about the Saronikos and the Peloponese...
	The Ionian Starting points are Corfu (Gouvia marina) for north Ionian and Lefkas or Preveza for south Ionian Here you will find a lushious, green landscape with calm waters and a total coastline of thousands of miles. You will find the influences of foreign cultures (British, Italian) but the area is still indisputably Greek. Recommended for both beginners and more confident sailors. Read more about the Ionian islands...
	The Sporades, Volos and Evia Starting points are Skiathos or Volos (mainland port). The Sporades islands lie in the north Aegean, off the west coast off Greece , near the peninsula of the south Pelion mountains. The three main islands in the Group are Skiathos, with its own international airport, Skopelos - the greenest island in Greece, and Alonissos - still relatively undiscovered and unspoilt. The area also includes a marine sanctuary and sea park. Volosis a mainland city (120,000 population) which stands at the foot of the Pelion mountain range. The waters of the gulf are sheltered and there are a number of spectacular stopping places and anchorages, including Milina, Paleo Trikeri and Ag.Kiriaki. Evia (Eubboia) is the second largest island after Crete in Greece. It runs parallel to the eastern mainland coast and since classical and Venetian times has been an important port between Athens and Constantinople. Orei, on the northern coast of the island, was an important maritime city in Hellenic times, and today still has a good harbour, tavernas, shops and cafes. Recommended for both the beginners and more confident sailors. Read more about the Volos and the Sporades islands...
	The Cyclades Starting points are Athens (Kalamaki marina), Lavrion, Syros or Paros. The Cyclades are rather rocky islands with wonderful bays, sandy beaches & anchorages. As it often gets very windy, especially in high summer, you should plan your route carefully and allow for plenty of time to get back to your starting base. Recommended for advanced and confident sailors. Read more about the Cyclades islands...
	The Dodecanese Starting points are Rhodes (Mandraki marina), Kos (new marina) and Samos (Pythagorion port) In addition to the famous Island of Rhodes there is much more to discover in the Dodecanese. These islands are usually a little calmer than the Cyclades and the winds are ideal for real sailing. Here you will meet a totally different Greece with Venetian influences. Recommended for moderately experienced to advanced sailors. Read more about the Dodecanese...

 

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