Looking for an active rest this summer? There is no better plan
than to join our sailing holidays!
All routes are individually prepared for each crew, depending on
the weather conditions, your preferences and mood. Your safety and
comfort are our priority!
We suggest sailing in the Saronian Islands, such as amazing
Hydra (where there are no cars or trucks, only donkeys),
Poros with its unforgetable views, Perdika - a small
fishing village where you can find the nicest people in the world,
Epidavros, where we visit amazing ancient theater, Aegina
with the best life music and Zorba dancers and many many more
:)
The winds in the Saronian bay are perfect for leisure trip. They
are not too strong but they blow everyday. The islands are far less
turistic and commercial than those in the Ionian sea. You have a
chance to visit and feel the real Greece with its unspoiled
local atmosphere.
We love it so much that we sail there each year for more than 10
years now :) But watch out - once you visit Saronian Islands, you
will not imagine going anywhere else in Greece :)
This is how our typical sailing day looks like:
- We wake up, eat breakfest, have some coffe in the village or a
little walk and we sail away.
- We sail for a few hours and then we reach some beautifull bay
with lovely and desert beach. Then we have time for snorkelling,
swimming, sunbathing, exploring the island / bay, reading the books
and so on. Together we prepare some lunch (greek salad seems to be
perfect for the hot day!), have some rest - maybe a little nap
won't hurt :) and we sail away.
- We sail for a few hours - for volunteers chance to learn how to
steer, tie a knot and other sailing activities :) For others time
to relax and sunbath on deck.
- We reach new island, moor in a lovely small village and explore
the new place. /They say sunset in Hydra it's even better than in
Santorini :)/. In the evening we go to the Taverna to try some
awesome local food as well as the delicious greek wine, dance some
Zorba, listen to live music and relax! "No hurry" - thats our main
theme :)
Nothing is better on a hot summer’s day than being on the water,
swimming in crystal clear sea and feeling the wind in your
hair.
Bringing your loved ones on board and experience all this together
is an adventure of a life time. Unplug yourself and spend some
quality time together. Be close to the nature and feel the freedom
that only sailing can offer you :)
We know what we do!
We have been organizing sailing cruises for more than 10 years now,
having thousands of happy crews on our board. If you have
questions, doubts or just wish to talk with us - don't hestitate!
We will be more than happy to help you and provide all the
necessary info!
During all our cruises Agnes will be your guide. She takes care of
our crews and helps solving all the issues that might come up. With
Agnes you will know where to do the shopping, where is the best
Moussaka and which place serves the best coffee. She will tell you
what each island has to offer, as well as indicate the best view
points and local spots :)
ROUTE 1: SARONIC, start and end in Athens
(Salamina)
Greece is the perfect destination for those who seek and appreciate
the historical and cultural heritage of the classical era.The
ultimate route in Saronic is a mix of sailing, swimming/relaxing in
beautiful bays and sightseeing unbelievable must-visit ancient
landmarks.
On the way there is a UNESCO heritage ancient theater
inEpidavros(the best preserved in the world with
incredible acoustics hard to Find nowadays. When you drop a coin on
stage you can hear the sound in the last row); in Epidavros we have
dinner in our favorite family-runTavernawhere the
tables are situatedunder the Orange trees-
absolutely stunning (you can eat one growing directly above your
head). Plus the owner is a woman (not very popular in Greece),
which makes the place magic! In the Bay outside Epidavros we anchor
next tosunken city- snorkeling from the boat over
ancient town below the water on depth of 1.5-2m; stunning Temple of
Aphaia one of the ancient architectural wonders, built on the hill
ofAegina Islands(also known as "pistachio
island") - beautiful and unique; on Aegina we also have a
possible trip to family-run pistachio plantation, where you can see
how the pistachio grow and find out why there is only one male for
100 woman :) In the evening we go for dinner with live music on a
typicalgreek instrument bouzouki
-learningZorba danceis a plan for the
night! :)Hydra, jewel of the Saronic- an island
withno car traffic- all the transportation is done
only by donkeys; the sunset in Hydra is told to be even more
beautiful than in Santorini. No wonder why this island is a place
for summer houses for many film stars and singers. At the top after
Long hike you can visit monks in a monastery.The
architecture is absolutely amazingand one of a kind - maze
of streets was built that way to protect from Pirate attacks.
Getting Lost there is a very nice
experience.Salamina- where the largest naval
battle took place;Perdika- a small fishing village
where you can find the nicest people in the world; the family that
runs our favorite Taverna, after many years became our close
friends, almost like family members.Kalotina and
Notiswill make sure that you will get the best service and
be treated with care. Mamma is making absolutelythe best
moussaka in the whole of Greece!The tzatziki with homemade
yogurt is a life changer :)Nextour secret harbour
(with one family-run taverna and no shop) that can fit only 7
boats. Very local place which is known only by those who have
sailed there for many years. From there we can make a trip
toa nice winery and try some famous Peloponnese wine (more
below)!Poros- an Island
withunforgettable viewsand the best grilled dorada
we ever ate (and we travel a lot!). After supper at Mike’s we go
for a nice walk / hike up the hill to reach a small typical chapel
from which you haveone of the best views in
Saronic!A little meditation at the top will be a perfect
ending of the adventurous day. On the way down to an Ice cream
place - the pistachio flavour from local nuts will make you come
back for it the next day! :)
The winds in the Saronic bay are perfect for a leisure trip. They
are not too strong but they blow everyday. The islands are far less
touristy and commercial than those in the Ionian sea. A chance to
visit and feel the real Greece with its breathtaking historical
sites.
P.S. Last year we introduced a new attraction that was very much
enjoyed by our guests - a trip to the small, local vineyard with
international wine awards and the vines growing in volcanic soil.
It is a very special family run place (NOT a tourist trap),
actually we are the only tourists visiting this place. Father is a
very funny guy who makes the tour and tells all about the wine
making in the family (they even put some of the bottles at the
bottom of the sea to give the special flavour) and Mamma (who
doesn't speak english) cooks local dinner from ingredients coming
from her garden. During wine tasting (which is more like wine
drinking looking by the amount we usually drink) every bottle
(usually around 7-8, white, rose and red) comes with a different
meal that is well selected to this type of wine. After this amazing
feast our hosts (if they are in the mood) show us the typical Greek
dance and songs and usually we dance Zorba ect. it is truly a local
and amazing night, often we hear the best during the cruise. The
food is homemade and absolutely the best and the experience is as
Greek as you can get :)