Itinerary suggestions for the Cyclades - Lavrio, Paros & Mykonos

Here you can find inspiration for your sailing holiday with our suggested routes for the area. Distances and sailing times are estimates and will also depend on wind and weather conditions, so minor changes may occur.
You are always welcome to contact us if you have any questions about our route suggestions.

Seatravel wishes you a wonderful sailing holiday!

Cyclades – from Lavrio – 7 days

This route can be sailed from Lavrio

Day

From

To (Overnight)

Distance

Approx. sailing time

1

Arrival at base

Base (Lavrio)

 

 

2

Base (Lavrio)

Vourkari (Kea Island)

18 NM

4 hrs

3

Vourkari (Kea Island)

Finikas (Syros Island)

32 NM

6 hrs

4

Finikas (Syros Island)

Parikia (Paros Island)

25 NM

5 hrs

5

Parikia (Paros Island)

Kamares (Sifnos Island) 

30 NM

6 hrs

6

Kamares (Sifnos Island) 

Loutra (Kythnos Island)

30 NM

6 hrs

7

Loutra (Kythnos Island)

Base (Lavrio)

30 NM

6 hrs

Cyclades – from Lavrio in the Saronic Gulf – 7 days

This route can be sailed from Lavrio.

Day

From

To (Overnight)

Distance

Approx. sailing time

1

Arrival at base

Base (Lavrio)

 

 

2

Base (Lavrio)

Aegina

40 NM

8 hrs

3

Aegina

Poros

25 NM

5 hrs

4

Poros

Hydra

20 NM

4 hrs

5

Hydra

Spetses

15 NM

3 hrs

6

Spetses

Poros

30 NM

6 hrs

7

Poros (swim stop at Russian Bay)

Base (Lavrio)

35 NM

7 hrs

Cyclades – from Paros – 7 days

This route can be sailed from Paros

Day

From

To (Overnight)

Distance

Approx. sailing time

1

Arrival at base

Base (Paros)

 

 

2

Base (Paros)

Folegandros

30 NM

6 hrs

3

Folegandros

Santorini

21 NM

4 hrs

4

Santorini

Ios

15 NM

3 hrs

5

Ios

Naxos

40 NM

8 hrs

6

Naxos

Naoussa (Paros)

28 NM

6 hrs

7

Naoussa (Paros)

Base (Paros)

6 NM

1 hrs

Cyclades – from Lavrio in the Saronic Gulf – 14 days

This route can be sailed from Lavrio

Day

From

To (Overnight)

Distance

Approx. sailing time

1

Arrival at base

Base (Lavrio)

 

 

2

Base (Lavrio)

Perdika (Aegina)

38 NM

6 hrs

3

Perdika (Aegina)

Ermioni

35 NM

7 hrs

4

Ermioni

Spetses

11 NM

2 hrs

5

Spetses

Kiparissi

23 NM

5 hrs

6

Kiparissi

Gefira (Visit Monemvasia)

20 NM

4 hrs

7

Gefira

Leonidio (Plaka Marine)

33 NM

7 hrs

8

Leonidio (Plaka Marine)

Nafplion

26 NM

5 hrs

9

Nafplion

Porto Heli

25 NM

5 hrs

10

Porto Heli

Hydra (arrive by 11:00 to secure a berth)

19 NM

4 hrs

11

Hviledag

Hydra

 

 
12

Hydra

Poros

12 NM

2 hrs

13

Poros

Egina (Aegina)

17 NM

3 hrs

14

Egina (Aegina)

Base

18 NM

3 hrs

Cyclades – from Lavrio – 14 days

This route can be sailed from Lavrio

Day

From

To (Overnight)

Distance

Approx. sailing time

1

Arrival at base

Base (Lavrio)

 

 

2

Base (Lavrio)

Vourkari

20 NM

4 hrs

3

Vourkari

Andros

45 NM

9 hrs

4

Andros

Mykonos Town

40 NM

8 hrs

5

Rest day

Mykonos Town

 

 

6

Mykonos Town

Paros

35 NM

7 hrs

7

Paros

Ios

40 NM

8 hrs

8

Ios

Santorini

25 NM

5 hrs

9

Rest day

Santorini

 

 

10

Santorini

Ios

25 NM

5 hrs

11

Ios

Naxos

30 NM

6 hrs
12

Naxos

Syros

30 NM

6 hrs

13

Syros

Kythnos

20 NM

4 hrs

14

Kythnos

Base (Lavrio)

30 NM

6 hrs

Sailing in the Cyclades

With the many sights and destinations across this wide sailing area, you can choose to charter a yacht in the part of the region that best matches your preferences.

A sailing holiday in the Cyclades and the Aegean Sea generally means more wind – especially during the Meltemi in July and August. Sailing conditions can be more challenging than in the Saronic Gulf, and you may encounter wind strengths of 8–16 m/s. A Cyclades itinerary can start from Lavrio, or from one of the islands in the archipelago – for example Paros. Located at the southern tip of the Greek mainland’s east coast, with a short transfer from Athens, Lavrio is a practical starting point for exploring the Cyclades by yacht.

Season: This sailing area is closed from 1 December to 1 April.

Sailing conditions

In general, the Cyclades and the Aegean Islands are windier. During spring and autumn, winds are typically lighter and often come from the south. In July and August, winds are stronger. Sailing in the Cyclades is best suited to more experienced sailors.

Highlights

This region is among the most scenic in Greece. You will find beautiful bays and coves throughout the Cyclades, along with quiet villages, popular sights, historical locations and natural beaches. The area’s distinctive character is also reflected in its architecture – from whitewashed houses and village streets to castles, monasteries and churches perched high on the hillsides.