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SAILING GUIDES · GREECE

Sailing guides for your week in Greece.

Practical notes on planning a sailing holiday in Greece: where to sail, which boat to choose, what affects the cost and how to sail with kids. Written from Aegina, in the Saronic Gulf.

Sail against a blue Aegean sky

WHERE TO SAIL

Destinations and islands.

Sailing yacht seen from directly above

GREECE

Why Greece Is One of the Best Countries in the World for Sailing Holidays

Short distances, beautiful islands and reliable summer weather. Why Greece is one of the best places in the world for a sailing holiday.

Aerial view of Aegina town and marina

SARONIC GULF

Sailing the Saronic Gulf: Best Islands and Anchorages

A local guide to Aegina, Moni, Epidavros, Poros and Hydra, with an example one-week route from Athens and the best months to go.

PLANNING YOUR TRIP

Before you choose a boat.

Guest at the helm of a sailing yacht in Greece

FIRST TIME

How to Plan Your First Sailing Holiday in Greece

Where and when to go, skipper, boat, cost, packing and the mistakes first-timers make.

CHOOSING A BOAT

Catamaran vs Monohull: Which Boat Is Right for You?

Space, stability, seasickness, anchoring and cost: an honest comparison.

BUDGET

What Affects the Cost of a Sailing Holiday in Greece?

The boat, the season and the extras: what moves the price, so you can compare any quote.

FAMILIES

Sailing in Greece with Kids: A Practical Guide for Families

Where to go, which boat, the best months, safety and what to pack.

COUPLES

5 Most Romantic Sailing Destinations in Greece for Couples

Syros, Paxos and Antipaxos, Kea, Serifos and Milos: sunsets, quiet bays and local tips for two.

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Sailing under full sail with guests on the bow