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Sailing Yacht Charter in Greece

Itineraries

Possible Itineraries for one week or longer sailing holidays

This month we feature the Sporades islands in the North West Aegean

One week sailing - suggested itinerary

Day 1: After the check in we leave Skiathos, head due East towards Panormos on Skopelos island, enjoy light sailing between the two islands. Drop anchor in the sheltered bay and take the dinghy to shore for some fresh fish on the beach taverna.
Day 2: Leave Panormos and head south east around the island for Agnondas. Berth alongside. Delicious lobster lunch. Spend the afternoon leisurely sailing towards Skantzoura. Drop anchor in sheltered bay. Only the few goats on the islet and the stars for company.
Day 3: Leave Skantzoura and set off north towards Kyra Panagia and other islands in the National Marine Park. May be lucky and sea a monk seal!
Day 4: From Kyra Panagia we head south again and through Steni Valla (Narrow Pass) the island that lies alongside Alonissos. After lunch set a course for Patitiri, the main town on Alonissos island. Dine out in the evening and buy some souvenirs.
Day 5: We leave Patitiri early and return towards Skopelos island. This time we head for the main town on the north side of the island. Do a bit of sightseeing (museums, churches, craft shops, etc) and enjoy good eating in the town.
Day 6: Leave Skopelos and head west towards Glossa (Loutraki) where we enjoy a swim. In the afternoon return to Skiathos and enjoy this lively town.
Day 7: Sail to one of the islets opposite Skiathos, or round to Koukounaries beach, for a glorious day swimming. Return early afternoon to clean up the yacht and pack our bags. Check out in the morning.

Two week itinerary

Day 1:Skiathos - Orei
Day 2: Orei - Trikeri
Day 3: Trikeri - Milina
Day 4: Milina - Volos
Day 5: Volos - Paleo Trikeri (Trikeri Island)
Day 6: Paleo Trikeri - Koukounaries
Day 7: Koukounaries - Glossa
Day 8: Glossa - Skopelos
Day 9: Skopelos - Skiros
Day 10: Skiros - Skantzoura
Day 11: Skantzoura - Kyra Panagia
Day 12: Kyra Panagia - Steni Valla
Day 13: Steni Valla - Patitiri
Day 14: Patitiri - Agnondas - Panormos - Skiathos

Skiathos main base marina is located 5 minutes by taxi from the airport, and is 2 minutes away from the main shopping streets. Shops, restaurants, bars and tavernas are all just a few minutes away from your boat. Your taxi driver can drop you off at your boat or at one of the sailing cafes directly opposite the harbour. There are no mooring lines in any of the island harbours. You can berth your boat with the stern or prow to the quay using the anchor. Fuel, water and provisions are all easily available from the quay or the main street.

Drop anchor at any of the popular beaches: Koukounaries, Lalaria, Kastro or Megali Amos.

Skopelos harbour, located on the north side of the island, is also very close to the main shopping streets and restaurants. Another favourite anchorage is Panormos on the west coast of the island. There is no quay here. You will have to drop anchor in the middle of the bay and tie a mooring line to shore. You will need to use your dingy to visit the beach or the tavernas. Agnondas to the south of the island has a small quay. Dock alongside in good weather conditions but avoid it if the wind is changing.

Alonissos main harbour is Patitiri, to the south of the island. Anchor off the quay but be warned that it is often difficult to find berthing space during the busy season. You may have to tie up alongside other boats. Steni Vala is a delightful little fishing village directly opposite the island of Peristera. Dock here overnight and savour the delicious dishes with fresh lobster.

Other islands travelling north to the minor islands, you will find some bays to anchor in but boats are restricted from entering the National Marine Park near to Piperi. Most of these islands are uninhabited so make sure you have provisions and fuel.

Volos, Trikeri and Orei - You could head towards the main land and visit the small fishing village Ag.Kiriaki at Trikeri, or Orei on the northern coast of Evia, or you could continue into the Gulf of Volos (Pegasitikos kolpos) to visit a number of beautiful beaches and villages: Trikeri island, Milina, or go onto the main city of Thessaly - Volos, from where, according to legend, Jason set sail in the Argo.

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