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The magnificent yachting destination of Greece lies in south eastern Europe, on the southern-most tip of the Balkans peninsula, its coastline featuring thousands of islands (approx. 1400!) throughout the Aegean Sea. Although we think of Greece with its shimmering coastline and beautiful beaches, the Pindus Mountain range forms the backbone of mainland Greece, with Mount Olympus as its highest peak at 2,917m.

The culture and civilization of ancient Greece, generally considered the cradle of Western civilization, has had asignificant influence on the world as we know it. This Eastern Med lifestyle combines ancient treasures and history, home of the Gods of old and the historic city of Athens, with the breathtaking beauty of the Greek Islands and the luxuries of modern Europe. This legacy is partly reflected in the seventeen UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in Greece. 

The bustling cosmopolitan metropolis of Athens has the majesty of the Parthenon on the Acropolis – built in the 5th Century BC and dedicated to the Greek Goddess Athena. 

Athens offers various choices of Superyacht marinas and some very good service companies for any repairs, before yachts head off cruising.

Turquoise waters, coves and sandy beaches, whitewashed hillside villages and winding alleyways, first class restaurants and luxury hideaways, stunning scenery, simple beach side tavernas, popular night spots and a plethora of watersports make island cruising so varied and one of the world’s true yachting paradises – a haven for yachts on charter. 

The Greek Islands are traditionally grouped into six clusters:

The Ionian Islands off the North West coast of mainland Greece have the popular holiday islands of Corfu, Lefkas, Kefalonia & Zante – characterized by lush greenery.

The Saronic Islands of Aegina & Poros lie in the Gulf of Athens.

The Cyclades include Mykonos & Santorini, whitewashed cubed houses with winding alleyways. 

The North Aegean Islands lie above the Dodecanese – which follow the Turkish coast, to include the well known islands of Rhodes, Symi and Kos – often hottest over the summer months!

The smaller group making up the Sporades off the east coast of Greece include Skiathos & Skopelos.

CRETE is Greece's largest island lying on the far south of the country forming a natural boundary between the Aegean and the Libyan seas. It is a beautiful island known for its fine-sand beaches and spectacular mountains. The capital, Heraklion, is home to the renowned Heraklion Archaeological Museum, housing Minoan artifacts, and Knossos, a Bronze Age settlement.

Greece enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate with hot dry days and blue clear skies, average sea temperature is 27˚C in July! Days start early before it gets too hot, afternoons taken up by siestas as in other Mediterranean countries with Greeks often returning to work between 5-8 pm.

The infamous Meltemi Winds can blow particularly throughout August, bringing strong NE winds in the early afternoon – which often die out by sunset though occasionally last through the night. Secure protected anchorages are therefore a must for yachts in case the Meltemi builds.

Over recent years, Greece has endured troubled times through economic hardship, and refugee/ migrant crisis. However, with the economy stabilizing, many owners are showing their support of Greece by visiting these idyllic islands; the people are wonderfully friendly and very welcoming.

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