Visiting this beautiful country steeped in history and legend, blessed with a famed natural beauty and enjoying a charming culture is a unique experience best enjoyed from the deck of your own charter yacht. Whilst sailing in Greece you can experience the crystal clear waters and mythical shores; feast your eyes on dramatic scenery of turquoise seas set against a pine clad mountain backdrop. Explore ashore ancient temples, Byzantine churches and picture postcard white and blue villages. Enjoy balmy evenings mingling with locals and visitors along elegant and bustling promenades. Observe a spectacular sunset from the quayside of a sleepy, timeless fishing harbour.
In Greece, Sunscape Yachting have teamed up with our experienced yachting partners to provide a choice of sailing options. You can cruise independently on bareboat charter the Saronic Gulf and Eastern Peloponese coast from our sailing base at Poros. Or choose from Gouvia marina on Corfu in the northern Ionian and sailing from Lefkas harbour for cruising the ever-popular southern Ionian Islands. Alternatively, charter a yacht from Skiathos and explore the Sporades with their spectacular white sandy beaches and hidden coves. For the more experienced sailor, explore the wonderful Cycladic islands of the Aegean from Athens and Lavrion or perhaps the Docedannese island chain from Rhodes, Kos or Samos.
Greek life
Life often takes on a leisurely pace in Greece. Each landfall provides numerous cafes and tavernas lining the quayside each offering a wide range of fare. Greek cuisine is experiencing something of a renaissance. Dinner is the main event of the evening, so a little patience is required and it helps to settle into 'the Greek life' and enjoy the whole evening; Start with appetisers like Tzatziki, Taramasalata, Octapus or Dolmades. Discover wonderful vegetarian dishes with okra, artichokes or aubergine. Taste traditional meat dishes with lamb, pork or chicken. Calamari and grilled meat or fish are always available and legendary Greek salads are a meal in themself.
Sail and Stay Holidays in Greece
Why not combine a weeks sailing holiday in Greece with a second week spent relaxing at one of our selected hotels or villa and apartment complexes. Choose from the Islands of Poros and Spetses two charming islands just off the Peloponese coast. We can provide a quote for holiday accommodation in other popular sailing areas - please call 01737 300805