Greece
A great destination for all the family
Greece is the Mediterranean's home of sailing. With its famous islands making up 20% of the total land area and a coastline of over 9000 miles. A sailor could spend years sailing Greece and discovering not only new inlets, bays and islands but whole new areas, stretching from the Aegean in the east to the Adriatic in the west.
Our Yacht Charter Division desk covers the five main sailing destinations in Greece: the Ionian Islands, Cyclades Islands, Saronic Islands and Argolic Gulf, Sporades Islands and Dodecanese Islands. While each sailing destination is centered on picturesque island hopping through crystal clear waters, they each offer distinct characteristics for the independent sailor.
From the gin clear waters and gentle breezes of the Ionian Islands, to the picturesque ports and brilliant bays of the Sporades Islands, Greece offers a brilliant destination for all sailors. Take your time meandering from port to port, stopping for lunch and swims in beautiful bays along the way, before making the most of the afternoon breeze and sailing to your evening destination.
As we have experienced over the years, a crew could spend years sailing around Greece and still discover new bays, islands and harbours to explore. So if you feel like you have 'done Greece'...think again!
The best sailing areas for your crew
| Sailing Region | Experience Level | Wind Force | The highlights... |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Ionian Islands | Easy Sailing & Gentle Wind | 3-4 | Emerald bays & historic towns |
| South Ionian Islands | Easy Sailing & Gentle Wind | 3-4 | Easy island hopping & terrific tavernas |
| Saronic Islands | Easy Sailing & Good Wind | 4-5 | Island hopping & brilliant food |
| Sporades Islands | Great Sailing & Decent Wind | 4-6 | Explore a National Marine Park |
| Dodecanese Islands | Great Sailing for Keen Sailors | 4-7 | Gorgeous old towns & pretty bays |
| Cyclades Islands | Keen sailors or Skippered Charter | 5-7 | Picturesque cultural hubs & exciting nightlife |
Travelling to Greece
Travelling to Greece for a sailing holiday is really easy and all our bases are within easy reach of an international airport. Choose a region from the table above, or from our favourite spots below, to find out more information on the best way to get there and the transfer times.
What is the weather like for sailing?
The sailing conditions in Greece are as diverse as the locations themselves. From the easy Ionian Islands to the daring Dodecanese, simple select an area to read more about the weather you can expect!
Our Destination Guides to Sailing in Greece
Greece is the undisputed home of yacht charter in the Mediterranean and remains our favourite place to sail! We've compiled our preliminary sailing guides to highlight the finest routes, so whether you're planning a brief weeklong escape or have two weeks to leisurely explore, our destination guides are designed to help you maximise your time sailing!
