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2 weeks Aegean sailing itinerary
starting from Athens (basic
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Sailing the Aegean for two weeks (starting from Athens from
Alimos Marina, Lavrion or
Olympic Marine), you will be able to visit
the Cycladic islands Kea,
Kythnos, Serifos, Sifnos, Paros and Myconos, as well as, the islands in the
Saronic Gulf (Hydra, Spetses, Poros and Aegina).
The itinerary has a
medium difficulty,
allowing you to visit twelve islands in 14
sailing days, a total of 317 nm with an
average sailing distance of 22 nm every day.
The southest port of the trip (Serifos island) is reached in
the 3rd day -the only long leg (54 nm) from
Spetses to Serifos, which -under the usual
weather conditions of the area- you should
complete in aprox. 8 hrs, with the north
wind blowing from your side. This
allows plenty of time for the return, sailing against the
usual north wind blowing in the Aegean in the summer months.
This tour allows two resting days in the ports
of your choice. Most of the suggested
harbours are safe at all weather. |
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Aegean sailing WEEK TWO
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1 Alimos marina (arrival day) |
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Athens |
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The main marina for charter
boats in Athens
is Alimos marina.
After delivering your vessel and time permitting you can pay a visit to
Athens town,
go for a swim or set sails.. |
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2 Alimos marina - Hydra
(36 nm) |
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Hydra Island |
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Hydra
is perhaps the most beautiful port village in all of Greece. A tiny
harbor ringed with cafes, restaurants and gold shops is surrounded by a
village of stone houses and villas that rise up the hills like an
amphitheatre. But one of the best things about Hydra is that there are
no cars. Everything is moved by donkey, including groceries, building
supplies, people and their luggage. |
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Day 3 Hydra
- Spetses (12 nm) |
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Spetses Island |
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is the last of the Saronic Gulf islands, 53 nautical miles from Piraeus,
with a great history and the privilege of National recognition for its
vital role during the Greek revolution against the Ottoman Empire.
After stepping out onto the bustling harbour, you will find yourself in
a sea port of great beauty, immaculately restored and spotlessly clean.
The quayside is lined with excellent tavernas, bars and cafes and the
place has a generally cosmopolitan air. Take time to relax here and
watch island life go by whilst enjoying a drink or a meal. |
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4 Spetses
- Livadi (54 nm) |
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Serifos Island |
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Serifos is
pretty spectacular. With it's many mountains and the old Chora on the hill
behind the port of Livadi, Serifo's Chora is one of the most fantastic
islands of the Cyclades and is correctly characterized as a traditional
settlement. Its restored late Byzantine churches can be discovered,
together with the small archaeological collection in the neo-classical
building of the town-hall and the ruins of the Venetian castle |
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5 Livadi - Kamares
(12 nm) |
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Sifnos Island |
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Sifnos, a unique
destination in the Aegean sea, is one of the six islands of the Western
Cyclades and it is situated between the islands of Serifos and Milos.
The island has became known for its authentic and changeless traditional
whitewashed settlements, enchantingly harmonized with the natural
surroundings, for its remarkable cleanliness, for its countless churches
and monasteries, for its superb beaches and for its living cultural
heritage. |
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6 Kamares - Parikia
(30 nm) |
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Paros Island |
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Parikia is the capital and port of Paros
with a population of nearly 3,000. The town is
very beautiful with typical Cycladic features:
narrow pebbled little streets, white houses, old
mansions, vaulted arches and small picturesque
chapels.
At the port's entrance, a windmill made of stone welcomes the visitor, a
trademark of Paros, while along the coastal road there is a great number
of restaurants, tavernas, bars and pastry shops, which are always
crowded. |
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Aegean sailing
WEEK TWO |
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