Greece

Saturday

Arrival to Navigare Yachting base in Elliniko. Check in and provision.

Leave for Cape Sounion. The bay at Akra Sounion is not a harbour, but can be a useful stop and to visit the 5th century temple of Poseidon. This is clearly visible on the Cape from a distance and is easily reached after a short walk. Anchorage at 37°39.2' N, 024°01.35' E.

Sunday

When leaving after breakfast you may sail southeast to a bay on the west coast of Kithnos if the forecast predict a calm night, 37*24`5N 24*22´5E (25nm).

There are actually 2 bays divided by a narrow sand reef connecting the main island with a smaller island south of the big one. You can choose either the east or the west bay. This is a nice place to stay in calm weather. If you prefer a harbor instead you can stay in Merichas only 2 nm south of the bays.

Monday

From Kithnos you can continue to sail south to Serifos (26nm). The bay on the south coast is well sheltered from north waves although the wind may blow strong. The town (chora) is laying high above the harbor and from there you have a magnificent view.

Tuesday

Now it´s wise to have a look at the forecast. If the wind forecast will be strong in the end of the week it may be time to start go back north again. If not, Kamares in Sifnos south of Serifos is worth a visit (11nm) but maybe Vathy another 4nm south is even better and more laidback.

If you decide to move north again, Finikas at the southwest part of Siros is very nice (25nm).

This small harbor is well sheltered except from south wind. You can go stern to a mole and in some places there you find mooring lines. You also can take a morning swim directly from your boat since the water is very clear.

Siros was the capital island of Cyklades. Early last century greenhouses for farming tomatoes made the island prosperous and in the capital city Ermoupoli there were shipyards building big ships.

From Finikas there is a bus to Ermoupoli as well as taxis. The town is beautiful with a lot of marble used in streets and squares, so it is well worth a visit and a contrast to the sleepy Finikas.

Wednesday

This day you may sail to Loutra on the northeast side of Kithnos, 32 nm from Sifnos and 22 nm from Finikas.

In Loutra the harbor is well sheltered from all directions if you stay inside of the mole. You will find a few taverns and you may be served your dinner on the beach.

There is a hot well a few hundred meters from the shore and when the water reaches the waterfront it is still 40 degrees Celsius. A small “bathtub” is made on the east side of the beach where the spring water meets the sea and you can have a pleasant bath even in early season. The hot spring water bath is famous for its ability to cure different diseases.

Thursday

The harbor on northwest side of Kea is 21 nm away. When you arrive to the entrance of the bay you can turn starboard into the main port Korissia. There you can anchor and go tern to, but be sure to test your anchor grip as the bottom has bad holding at places. Instead of turning starboard you can go straight into the bay of Vourkari.

There you can go stern to the mole (shallow a t places, check the Greek Waters Pilot). The place is calm with only e few taverns along the mole and one at the north side of the bay. If the weather forecast predicts north light wind you can stay in the southwest bay of Kea, 15 nm from Loutra, and enjoy a morning swim.

Another alternative in calm weather or north wind is to sail to the bay at Sounio where you can anchor overnight. From Loutra it ́s 26 nm but from Sounio to Lavrio it ́s only 6 nm to sail on Friday afteroon.

Friday

If the wind is strong on Friday it´s good to be in Kea since it´s 35 nm back to the Marina in Elliniko where you shall arrive at 18 O´clock to do the check out.

Saturday

At 9 O´clock it´s time to leave the boat.

Day 1: Ag. Kosmas Marina – Perdika (18 NM)

Sailing from Agios Kosmas Marina in Elliniko (Athens) is a perfect way to discover Saronic Gulf and Saronic islands. This 7-day sailing itinerary includes the islands of Aigina, Spetses, and Hydra, including Ermioni on the Peloponnese semi-island.

Perdika. Perdika, a village on the eastern coast of Aigina, is best known for its gastronomic and sports offers: here you can taste the best seafood, do a wide range of water sports, as well as enjoy the nature all around you. It is a great place to immerse yourself in the local way of life and traditions, as Perdika is an old fishing village with ancient architecture. When it comes to sailing, we advise to be careful when anchoring in the bay as the water can get quite shallow.

Moni and Angistri islets. Opposite Perdika you fill find these two islets reachable by trip boats. They are renowned by their untouched nature, clear water and dense vegetation, all of which gives you a great mini getaway. Enjoy some time diving and snorkeling around many coves and caves that hide a rich sea life.

Day 2: Perdika (Aigina) – Poros (15 NM)

Head to Poros. This island offers shopping, water sport and land activities – renting a bicycle/scooter or similar. For the kids, there are several bays and beaches to explore by swimming. Mega yachts, fishing boats and sailing yachts all share the marina, so if you want a good spot, you have to arrive by early afternoon.

There are many restaurants to choose from: we can recommend Oasis restaurant with the owner Mike, who always welcomes Navigare’s clients and help to moor your yacht if you happen to get a spot right outside the restaurant.

Day 3: Poros – Hydra (12 NM)

Hydra is a very charming island with no cars, so you can get around the island by donkey. This island is also very popular with Athenians and celebrities alike. Onassis is known for having brought famous people here to party.

The harbor is very small, and it is common to moor third, fourth line. The port itself is small and charming, and the close surroundings are worth a walk to see. We recommend a nice dinner followed by a drink at sunset. Hydronetta is a very nice bar to choose for a spectacular view of the beautiful sunset.

Day 4: Hydra – Spetses (15 NM)

Spetses, a very popular island for Athenians and Greeks visiting the area. It is known to be exclusive, with high quality restaurants, nice little boutiques and many bars. There are also many nice beaches that you can reach by horse carriage or by taxi boat across the bay to Porto Heli – mainland for swimming.

A hot tip from one of our crew members is to visit the restaurant “The old olive press – Liotrivi”. The restaurant is in a 200-year-old renovated olive press. The best tables are outside on the small pier in connection to the restaurant. Josefine’s tip for a great dish is the “pear ravioli with gorgonzola sauce and shredded almond on top.”

Day 5: Spetses – Ermioni (10 NM)

Ermioni. If you could summarize your Greek sailing experience in one town, it would be Ermioni. It is a small town located opposite Hydra in which you can find cultural and pass-time activities both day and night. It is a traditional town, but very well adapted to tourists as it has a lot of restaurants, bars and shops. If the history interests you, you could visit the historical sites such as the Church of Taxiarchon and the ancient remains. After walking around and exploring the architecture, you could spend your time doing one of the water sports and enjoying the sun and the sea. Ermioni has it all, you just have to choose!

Day 6: Ermioni – Aigina (35 NM)

The Island of Aegina, located on the southwestern coast will keep you amused and amazed, as it has a lot of content to offer: fruit boats and supermarkets, taverns on the town quay, and historical monuments (the Church of Aigos Nikolaios, Temple of Aphaea).

Both of these locations are full of charming little streets filled with local restaurants, bars and shops, so you will get a good view of the local way of life. Besides exploring the cities by foot, don't forget to also enjoy the crystal-clear sea (by swimming and/or snorkeling)!

Day 7: Aigina – Ag. Kosmas Marina (18 NM)

Elliniko will introduce you to Greece´s traditional cuisine (we recommend visiting Floisvos and Avli), beautiful nature (beaches Faros and Marathonas, and the Islet of Moni) and interesting historical surroundings.

Saturday

Arrival to Navigare Yachting base in Elliniko. Check in and provision

Sunday

Leave for Cape Sounion. The bay at Akra Sounion is not a harbour, but can be a useful stop and to visit the 5th century temple of Poseidon. This is clearly visible on the Cape from a distance and is easily reached after a short walk. Anchorage at 37°3 9.2' N, 024°01.35' E.

Monday

This morning you may sail to Loutra on the northeast side of Kithnos. In Loutra the harbor is well sheltered from all directions if you stay inside of the mole.You will find a few taverns and you may be served your dinner on the beach.

There is a hot well a few hundred meters from the shore and when the water reaches the waterfront it is still 40 degrees Celsius. A small “bathtub” is made on the east side of the beach where the spring water meets the sea and you can have a pleasant bath even in early season. The hot spring water bath is famous for its ability to cure different diseases.

Tuesday

25 nm east of Loutra you find the very nice place Finikas at the southwest part of Siros. This small harbor is well sheltered except from south wind. You can go stern to a mole and in some places there you find mooring lines. You also can take a morning swim directly from your boat since the water is very clear.

Siros was the capital island of Cyklades. Early last century greenhouses for farming tomatoes made the island prosperous and in the capital city Ermoupoli there were shipyards building big ships.

From Finikas there is a bus to Ermoupoli as well as taxis. The town is beautiful with a lot of marble used in streets and squares, so it is well worth a visit and a contrast to the sleepy Finikas.

Wednesday

From Finikas to Mykonos it ́s 25 nm. In Mykonos you have to find a place in the harbor inside where the huge ferries stay. From this harbor it ́s 2 km south to the very nice small town. However, the Island is extremely touristic and numerous busses transport thousands of visitors from the ferries into the town for a short visit and then it is crowded.

Close to the port you can hire a bike and drive to town or take a taxi or even take a walk but try to go there when the ferry guests are not there.

If you like to party you have found the right place!

If you like to avoid the crowd and the weather is calm you can sail to Dilos south of Mykonos town and 22 nm from Finikas and anchor over night.Inside a bay there is a small mole where you sometimes can moore longside.

However this mole is used daytime by small ferri es to bring visitors to the island. The island is actually an open air museum with an interesting history. 2000 BC Dilos was a holy town as it was supposed to be the birth place of the sun god Apollo and it is actually one of the world sunniest places

Thursday

From Mykonos there is a 25 nm long trip south if you want to visit Paros town at the northeast side of the Island.

Friday

Destination for the night is Skhinoussa, a small island in the “Small Cyclades”. For some reason this area is usually calm even if the meltemi is blowing strong elsewhere. Skhinoussa is a small very quiet and peaceful place. The small mole is often occupied and then you have to throw anchor and bring a line ashore and use the dinghy. One of the taverns is serving a delicious lobster in spaghetti.

On the way to Skhinoussa a short stop at the west bay of Iraklia is recommended. You pass a small islet west of Iraklia and directly after you will find a bay. Far inside the bay there is a small bouy floating and just underneath in 3 meters depth you can find a small aero plane from World War II.

Saturday

If you continue sailing east 25 nm you will arrive at the port of Amorgos. Across the bay there is a pub/tavern that every day show the movie “Deep blue” that was filmed in Amorgos. The chora high up over the harbor is very nice and if you continue to the east side of the island you will find a monastery attached to the steep mountain wall. To hire a bike is a good idea but drive carefully as the roads often are slippery like ice even when dry!

Sunday

Time to go southwest to Ios (35 nm), one “party island” with a lot of pubs, bars, restaurants and discos.

Monday

Starting to go north you will find Vathi in Sifnos, a laidback place and worth a visit (24 nm). Continue another 4nm north you will find a little larger port named Kamares.

Tuesday

From Sifnos you can sail north to Serifos (26nm). The bay on the south coast is well sheltered from north waves although the wind may blow strong. The town (chora) is laying high above the harbor and from there you have a magnificent view.

Wednesday

When leaving after breakfast you continue sail north to a bay on the west coast of Kithnos if the forecast predict a calm night, 37*24`5N 24*22´5E (25nm).

There are actually 2 bays divided by a narrow sand reef connecting the main island with a smaller island south of the big one. You can choose either the east or the west bay. This is a nice place to stay in calm weather. If you prefer a harbor instead you can stay in Merichas only 2 nm south of the bays.

Thursday

The harbor on northwest side of Kea is 20 nm away further north. When you arrive to the entrance of the bay you can turn starboard into the main port Korissia. There you can anchor and go tern to but be sure to test your anchor grip as the bottom has bad holding at places.

Instead of turning starboard you can go straight into the bay of Vourkari. There you can go stern to the mole (shallow at places, check the Greek Waters Pilot). The place is calm with only e few taverns along the mole and one at the north side of the bay. There is also good holding to anchor out in the Vourkari bay.

If the weather forecast predicts north light wind you can stay in the southwest bay of Kea, 13 nm from Vathi, and enjoy a morning swim.

Friday

If the wind is strong on Friday it´s good to be in Kea since it´s 35 nm back to the Marina in Elliniko where you shall arrive at 18 O´clock to do the check out.