Itinerary suggestion for Athen and the Saronic Gulf

Find inspiration for your sailing holiday with our route descriptions here below. The nautical miles and times shown are an estimate that also depends on the wind and weather. Therefore, you may experience slight deviations. You are always very welcome to contact us if you have any questions about our route suggestions.

Seatravel wishes you a wonderful sailing holiday!

Yacht charter from Athens – Athens and the Saronic Gulf 

If you are looking for a yacht charter full of fantastic sailing conditions, beautiful landscapes, historically influential ancient ruins, remote islands, pulsating nightlife, a warm culture and an amazing culinary tradition – Greece is the place to be!

Athens and Lavrion, the latter being situated on the southern tip of the Greek mainland, are perfectly located for an exciting yacht charter in the wonderful sailing areas of the Saronic Gulf and the Cyclades. Here you can experience culture and history in the Cyclades, perhaps venture out for a taste of the Dodecanese islands or the Sporades. In this sailing area you will find everything you are looking for – and much more.

With the many attractions in this extensive sailing area, you have the opportunity to choose an area according to the conditions that match your sailing preferences best. A sailing trip in the Saronic Gulf offers short passages, light wind and waters that are well-protected and relatively flat-bottomed. Generally speaking, the Cyclades and the Aegean Archipelago have more wind. Both areas are enchanting and offer the same mixture of modern conveniences at resorts and in tourist cities as well as historic attractions and cosy destinations that provide a relaxing environment.

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

Departure: Most of our guests depart from Kalamaki/Alimos marina in Athens - or Lavrion.

Sailing in the Saronic Gulf

The eastern Mediterranean Sea has a very small tidal difference of 1-2 feet; tidal currents are not a worry. In the sailing season from April to October, blue skies and warm weather with average temperature on 24-28° C dominates. The water temperature has an average of 27° C. Sailing in the Saronic Bay consists of shorter passages, less wind and the area is well-protected and the sea bottom flat. In the spring- and autumn months the wind direction is generally light from a southern direction. In July and August, the wind is stronger.

Highlights

The surroundings are among some of the most picturesque in Greece. You will be surrounded by beautiful bays and coves in the Saronic Gulf and the Cyclades - both with calm villages and exciting tourist attractions, historic attractions and sandy beaches of exquisite natural beauty. The unique character of this region reflects in the architecture of the houses and villages as well as castles, monasteries and churches that are situated on the sunny hilltops.

Consider sailing through the protected waters in the Saronic Gulf between the peninsulas of Attica and Peloponnese - or enjoy a more exciting and challenging sail to the Cyclades. Every destination has a pleasant host of different attractions. The advantages of a sailing holiday in this area are many – snorkelling, swimming and sunbathing on untouched beaches, sightseeing trips to old temples and medieval fortresses as well as adventures at the traditional outdoor markets and having dinner at intimate traditional taverns.

Travel suggestions

If you choose to rent a sailboat and embark on a yacht charter - a typical itinerary could include the protected waters in the Saronic Bay between the peninsulas Attica and Peloponnese as well as the islands Kéa, Hydra, Aegina, Sérifos, Syros and Kythnos, just to mention a few. Common to all the islands is that each of them has a host of different and rewarding attractions.