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The Cyclades islands consist of 3 main areas:
Northern Cyclades
Kea, Kithnos, Syros,
Andros, Tinos, Mykonos, Delos and Rinia.
Middle Cyclades
Serifos, Sifnos, Paros and
Naxos.
Southern Cyclades
Milos, Kimolos, Folegandros,
Ios, Amorgos, Thira (Santorini), Anafi and Astipalia.
Travel Notes
Flights direct to El Venizelos Airport, Athens. You can start your
route from Athens Alimos Marina (Kalamaki), or Lavrion (Main Port).
Several daily ferries and fast ferries from Piraeus to main island.
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Mykonos Santorini Cyclades
Charter yachts in the Mediterranean - Greece Mykonos and
the Cyclades
The Cyclades (from the Greek word for 'rings' or 'circles') is the
central group of islands in the Aegean, so named because of the way they
seem to surround Delos, the ancient centre of trade and worship. The
Cyclades are well-known for their stark elemental landscape, white washed
houses contrasted against the deep blue and azure colours of sky and sea,
traditional windmills, narrow paths full of flowers, and most recently the
never ending nightlife.
Travel Notes
Flights direct to El Venizelos Airport, Athens. You can start your route
from Athens Alimos Marina (Kalamaki), or Lavrion (Main Port). Several daily
ferries and fast ferries from Piraeus to main islands
Sailing conditions
Due to the strength of the wind in summer, this group of islands is
recommended only for experienced sailors. The majority of charter yachts
that go out here, unlike in other parts of Greece, are mainly skippered or
crewed charters. The prevailing wind in the summer is the “Meltemi”,
which blows from the North /North West. It begins in June, blows stronger
in July and August at Force 5-6 and may occasionally reach Force 8-9. It
may blow for 1-3 days or it may sometimes blow for 2 weeks at a time.
During spring and autumn, you may also have to deal with strong winds from
the South. Anyone chartering a yacht is advised to take extreme care and
check the weather reports regularly. The average temperature in the
Cyclades during summer is 25 to 26 °C ( 79F ) and very often 33 to 35 °C
( 95F ).
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Mykonos, Santorini and Cyclades
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Athens and the Peloponnese
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The Cyclades (from the Greek word for 'rings'
or 'circles') is the central group of islands in the Aegean, so named
because of the way they seem to surround Delos, the ancient centre of
trade and worship. more
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On the south eastern side of Peloponnese this
route combines beautiful islands and the magnificent eastern coast of
the Peloponnese. Along this route you will explore many cosmopolitan
towns, ancient temples, small peaceful fishing villages and unspoiled
anchorages. more
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Rhodes Kos Dodecanese
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Corfu & Ionian Islands
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The Dodecanese, which means ' the Twelve
Islands' in Greek, lie in a crescent chain down the Asiatic Turkish
coast curving west towards Crete. The name "Dodecanese" is of
comparatively recent origin. more
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To those of you who visualize a country of
sun-baked rock dotted with dazzling whitewashed houses, the Ionian comes
as a gentle surprise. This is not the Greece of the popular travel
brochure but a shaded green country, sheltering red tiled Latin
houses... more
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Sporades Skiathos
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Crete Island
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The Sporades islands lie in the Northwest
Aegean Sea, off the East coast, near the peninsula of the south Pelion
mountains. The three main islands in the Group are Skiathos, with its
own international airport, Skopelos and Alonissos . more
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The Crete island located in the south of
Greece is one of the most famous islands. The island has everything to
offer: mountainous landscapes, a coast with many beautiful beaches and
rocky coves, beautiful towns and charming villages... more
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