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SECRET DODECANESE: Astypalea and Anafi with skipper and kitchen

Greece:

Dodecanese

Duration:

6 days - 6 nights

Max number of passengers:

6 people

Available:

-

Suitable for travellers:

18 - 70 years

Boarding from:

Kardamena

What's included

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Organised by:

Emanuel & Annalisa

Member since 2016 -

Private

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This experience, in a nutshell

Our secret Dodecanese
We are Annalisa and Emanuel, a couple of skippers who spend six months a year in the Dodecanese, an archipelago of over 163 islands and islets where the beauty of unspoiled nature blends with the richness of Greek culture. Our itineraries are called "Secret Dodecanese" because they are born from the love for these islands and the desire to share their most beautiful and hidden treasures with our guests.



The journey.
On the wings of the wind we will sail in the mythical Aegean, to reach Astypalea, the famous butterfly island, and small lesser-known islands of striking beauty. This is the itinerary with the longest navigation, suitable for those who want to have a real sailing experience, with the wind upwind/crosswind that always blows cheerfully here. The islands that await us are among the most beautiful in the Aegean, to be explored by boat, to swim in the small bays between high rocky promontories or enjoy the fine sandy beaches, and go hiking, to capture breathtaking views from the top of the mountains or the Chore with the characteristic whitewashed houses.



Life on board.
Barca is synonymous with freedom, so ours are always offered and everyone is free to choose how to spend their time. On board you can participate in the management of the boat, sunbathe, read, chat. There are fins and masks for snorkeling and a tender with outboard to reach the beaches or to go ashore and explore the hinterland. We take care of the cooking on the boat, because in addition to our passion for the sea and sailing, we also like to be in the kitchen. If anyone shares this passion, they are welcome in the kitchen! Fixing up, on the other hand, is a team game, everyone does their part. Sometimes we will have dinner on land in typical taverns where we can taste the cuisine of the Dodecanese, a treasure trove of Mediterranean flavors with Middle Eastern influences from neighboring Turkey.



Itinerary.
With the sky always clear and the wind that fills the sails, we will discover the islands of our itinerary. The wind and the sea will show us the best path to follow. With 25-30 knots of wind in the tails or downwind, sailing is a pleasure; If upwind, sailing can become challenging, therefore, itineraries are always at the discretion of the skippers who are responsible for the well-being and safety of the crew. And, by the way, often the best things happen when they are not planned.

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Boat & Classes of Service

Dufour 455 Grand Large - 2006

Type

Sailboat

Length

13.75 m.

Toilets

3

Cabins

4

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Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

Kardamena.

Check-in: 8:00 AM

Our trip ends here:

Kardamena.

Check-out: 9:00 AM

Leg 1

Saturday: South Kos

Departure from Kardamena and route to Agios Stefanos, one of the most beautiful areas of Kos with its calm and crystal clear sea. In front of the long strip of beach stands the islet of Kastri with the monastery of St. Andonios. The custom is to swim at the church, climb the rocks and ring the small bell placed next to the church. On the beach there are also the ruins of ancient Christian basilicas. Night at anchor or at the small port of Kamari.

Saturday: South Kos

Leg 2

Sunday: Astypalea

Departure early in

the morning for a beautiful and long sail with arrival in Astypalea in the early afternoon. Located in the middle of the Aegean, the island is halfway between the Dodecanese and the Cyclades, with which it shares the barren appearance, the windmills, the villages of white houses, the crystal clear waters and the beautiful beaches. Anchor at anchor or at the city quay and visit of Chora with dinner at the restaurant.

Sunday: Astypalea

Leg 3

Monday: Anafi

Departure early in the morning for a beautiful and long sail to Anafi in the Small Cyclades. Very close to Santorini, the island is a small lost paradise surrounded by the clear blue sky that only Greece can give and the blue of the Aegean Sea that bathes the strips of fine sand and the small bays set between suggestive rocky promontories. The pace of life is still slow and you can breathe peace and tranquility.

Monday: Anafi

Leg 4

Tuesday: Anafi

Anafi is a paradise for both sea lovers and trekking enthusiasts, who can explore the island on foot, thanks to a well-organized network of hiking trails. Here is Mount Kalamos, a gigantic limestone monolith, the largest in the Mediterranean after Gibraltar. It is linked to the island only by an isthmus of land and offers stunning views of the Aegean Sea.

Tuesday: Anafi

Leg 5

Wednesday: Astypalea

Departure early in the morning for a beautiful and long sail to Astypalea. Relax with baths in the crystal clear waters of the island in the shape of a butterfly, a model of environmental sustainability. The plan is for the island's entire car fleet to become zero-emission, using only electric vehicles. After public administration and public transport, rental companies and private individuals are also converting to electric. We will sleep at anchor under the stars, surrounded by nature.

Wednesday: Astypalea

Leg 6

Thursday: Yali

Depart early in the morning for a beautiful and long sail to the uninhabited island of Yali south of Kos. With its Caribbean waters and white pumice stone beaches, it will be our paradise where we will spend a lazy day at the beach after our long sailings. Aperitif by the sea, dinner on the boat and night at anchor.


Thursday: Yali

Leg 7

Friday: Return to Kos

Morning sail back to the small port of Kardamena south of Kos (near the airport) and disembarkation.


Friday: Return to Kos

Frequent questions

The organiser reviews

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Super!

Organised by:

Emanuel & Annalisa

Member since 2016 -

Private

French

Spanish

German

English

Italian

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43

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SECRET DODECANESE: Astypalea and Tylos with skipper and kitchen

10/1/2024

Luca Alfonso M.

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Italy

Emanuel ed Annalisa a dir poco fantastici, persone veramente squisite Bravissimi Skipper e Favolosi cuochi vacanza fantastica ed indimenticabile
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DODECANESO SECRET: Kalymnos and micro-islands with skipper and kitchen

09/1/2024

Inaya V.

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Australia

If you find yourself able to do this experience I think you’d be considered one of the lucky ones. Thank you beautiful gorgeous Annalisa and Emanuel
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SECRET DODECANESE: at full roadstead with skipper and kitchen

08/11/2024

Gabrielle C.

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France

Un séjour en voilier idyllique à découvrir les îles du Dodécanèse. Annalisa et Emmanuel sont des personnes très accueillantes qui ont été aux petits soins avec nous pendant le séjour, à nous faire découvrir des mets grecques et Italiens et des plages désertes où nous avions parfois la sensation d’être seul au monde. En résumé un séjour incroyable et paradisiaque que nous recommandons à 1000% ! Merci pour ces supers moments !
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DODECANESE SECRET: volcanic islands with skipper and kitchen

08/2/2024

Umberto B.

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Italy

Annalisa & Emanuel sono una coppia bellissima! La loro grazia e simpatia crea un clima molto positivo a bordo. Skipper provetti che sanno far godere la navigazione a vela anche con vento teso in assoluta tranquillità per gli ospiti. La conoscenza puntuale dei luoghi consente risvegli in cale deserte che sono impagabili. Abbiamo esplorato luoghi magici, accompagnati da racconti ricchi di suggestioni. Siamo stati 'coccolati' con la produzione di prelibatezze culinarie, che sono state tradotte in un ricettario speciale della vacanza. Una nota speciale. Il mio infortunio imprevisto su una spiaggia deserta é stato gestito con tempestività e competenza, risolvendo al meglio la spiacevole situazione. Grazie Annalisa per le amorevoli cure prestate! In breve. Vacanza assolutamente raccomandata!

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