Eager to discover Greece? Why don’t you do it on board a catamaran during your next 2021 holidays? – Saronic and Cyclades Islands

This is one of two articles we have dedicated to beautiful Greece. In it, we will take you on a dreamy sail trip across the Saronic and Cyclades Islands.

When we think of Greece, the first thing that comes to mind are the hundreds of islands that make it up. In this article, we imagine a two-week boat tour to discover two Greek archipelagos. The first one we decided to visit is perhaps the most famous of the two: the Cyclodes.

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Saronic and Cyclades Islands

The Cyclades archipelago is located in the heart of the Aegean Sea. The best-known islands are Santorini, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Tinos, Milos, Amorgos, and Folegandros. However, if we were to count them all, we would discover over 200 islands placed to form a circle, as their Greek name indicates: Cyclades.

We recommend that you avoid July and August for a sailing trip here. This is due to the north wind, Meltemi, that blows during these months.

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So, let’s assume we are sailing from south to north, driven by a breeze that seldom fails in these seas. Where to stop for a visit? The possibilities are many, but our choice falls on three destinations for all tastes:

The Cyclades Islands

Santorini and its white-walled and cube-shaped houses distinguish the two main cities, Oia and Fira. Two villages perched on top of the cliffs and overlooking a crater of an ancient underwater volcano. Watching a sunset here is a unique experience.

Paros means beaches, not only white but of all kinds, but also traditional villages and typical alleys where you can get lost among colorful shops and dine in the evening with fresh fish and beer.

Mykonos and parties are held during summer. Loud music plays on beaches like Paradise and Super Paradise. Its huge nightclubs attract famous international DJs and stay open until morning. If you are in a party mood, you can’t miss it!

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From Mykonos, continuing our sailing tour to the north-west, we meet the second point of interest that we are about to visit:

The Saronic Islands

This archipelago, less well known than others, is located between the northeastern coast of the Peloponnese and the west coast of Attica. Seven wonderful islands are in the Saronic Gulf: Salamis, Aegina, Agistri, Poros, Idra, Spetses, and Dokos. They share an immaculate sea with enchanting coasts and a pleasant atmosphere from hospitable inhabitants.

We head on our virtual boat tour here, too. From south to north, we choose to dedicate our time to discovering three islands:

Hydra: The atmosphere on this island is chic and refined, and its fame has attracted celebrities such as Onassis and Sofia Loren. It is also defined as little Capri. However, despite its reputation, it is not an island for a few people. Its peculiarity is tranquility. Here, cars can not circulate, and you enjoy a much less hectic life. 

It is the ideal place for a peaceful break.

Poros: the verdant island on which, according to mythology, Theseus was born. It offers interesting artifacts from ancient Greece and a vibrant archaeological museum. The sandy beaches of Mikro and Megalo Neorio are characteristic.

Aegina was a large ancient trading center. Sculpture experienced significant development on the island, and the famous Oregonian ceramic vases are still very popular today. The city of Aegina, the capital and port of the island, is an attractive neoclassical town with typical colored houses.

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