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Greece is surrounded by seas scattered with pearls of over 2,000 islands, set between blue sky and shades of emerald green sea, inviting the sailor to explore new horizons and new anchorage. The choice of islands to see is far too numerous to include here. Wind and weather will set your pace; so leave room for the unexpected when planning your holiday. As examples of itineraries, five sailing areas are recommended, each quite different in scenery and sailing conditions. Although these five areas are all located within the Greek territory, there are completely different between them.

Saronic Gulf and eastern Peloponese Cyclades Islands Dodecanese Islands Sporades Islands Ionian Islands

1. The Saronic and eastern Peloponese coast.
EASYSAILING Starting points Athens (Kalamaki marina) and Lavrion port.
It is a popular destination for the Athenians. Many weekenders visit this area frequently by boat or by ferries/hydrofoils. There is always something new to discover here. It is considered to be a calm sailing area ideal for beginners and combines the advantages of many other destinations together.
2. The Cyclades Islands.
EASYSAILING Starting points are Athens (Kalamaki marina) and Lavrion port.
Cyclades are rather rocky islands with wonderful bays, sandy beaches & anchorages. As it often gets too windy, you should plan your vacation in the Cyclades when you are familiar with “adventurous yachting holidays” or when you are a real experienced sailor.
3. The Dodecanese Islands.
EASYSAILING Starting points are Rhodes (Mandraki marina), Kos (new marina) and Samos (Pythagorion port) .
Apart from the famous Rhodos Island there many many more one can discover. In Dodecanese it is usually a little calmer than the Cyclades and the winds are ideal for real sailing. Here you will meet a totally different style of the well-known Greece with Venetian influenced atmosphere.
4. The Sporades Islands.
EASYSAILING Starting point is Skiathos port.
Sporades islands add their own special taste to the magnificent sailing puzzle of the Greek seas. This is a less known area, mostly because its difficulty in arriving there. Here you can drop your anchor under the shade of the pine trees sliding down to the white rocks of the beach. The islands are close on to another and an extended area is protected by the north prevailing winds. Recommended for both the beginners and the competent sailors

5. The Ionion Islands.
EASYSAILING Starting points are Corfu (Gouvia marina) and Lefkas (new marina).
People who have sailed around the world say it is the best place they have ever been. Here you will find he most green landscape around Greece with calm waters and a total coastline of thousands of miles. Every afternoon the cooling breeze brings enthusiasm to all the yachtsmen around as the yacht’s sails can perfectly work without the disturbance of the waves!

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