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Sithonia » The middle "finger" of Halkidiki, Sithonia is rimmed with charming little ports, long, sandy beaches, thickly wooded areas and villages by the sea. Starting out from Nea Moudania, the paved road leads to Olynth, an ancient Athenian colony of which some ruins remain. Gerakini has a wonderful sandy beach, translucent waters and all the amenities of a modern tourist resort. A detour takes the visitor to scenic Ormilia, the villages of Metamorfossi and Nikitas and their superb beaches line...

About Halkidiki » One of the most fertile and beautiful regions of Greece: Kassandra, Sithonia and Athos are the three peninsulas that make up the prefecture of Halkidiki. Land and sea. Tranquility and eternity. Beech, chestnut, willow, pine, and plane tree forests. Beaches and unique coves. Golden sand. Picturesque villages. Poteidea, Olynth and Stageira, Aristotle's birthplace. Mount Athos, the Holy Mountain of Orthodoxy.

Kassandra » It is located at the west point of the three peninsulas, with endless stretches of beach and pine forests, dotted with pretty little villages. At Petralona village, the cave with the same name (800 m. outside the village) is well worth a visit. It is situated at the foot of Mount Katsika. This is a cave of important palaeontological interest. The o...

About Saronic (Argo-Saronic) » The Argo-Saronic Gulfs area consist of several islands: Angistri, Aegina, Dokos, Poros, Salamina, Spetses, Hydra and the coastal area of Methana. Saronic Gulf, is one of the most famous sailing and charter area in Greece due to its proximity to Athens. A second popular yachting area is the Argolic Gulf. The islands of the Argo-Saronic Gulf are located in the sea strait between the north-eastern coast of the Peloponnese and the west coast of Attica. Each of them keeps its character both as re...

Salamina (Salamis) Island » During history, the island, due to its strategic position, near Athens, was the bone of contention, between the Athenians and Megarians. The most important event of his past was the naval battle between the Greek and Persian fleets, during the Persian Wars (480 BC), which ended with the defeat of the Persians. Salamis is also the birthplace of the tragic poet Euripides. The capital of the island is Salamis or Kouloura. Archaeological Museum of Salamis, posses decent collection of the finds fro...

Aegina (Egina) Island » In the sixth century BC Aegina had a large merchant fleet and became a major maritime power, at the same time, local potters produced the famous Aegina's Vase. The arts, especially sculpture, had a remarkable development on the island. Its fleet played an important role in the Persian wars. In 1718, it was occupied by the Turks. After the liberation in 1828, the first modern greek government established here in Aegina. The town of Aegina, the capital and the port of the island, is an...

Angistri Island » Island is located in the heart of the Saronic Gulf, 4 nautical miles from Aegina, with lush vegetation, beautiful beaches and crystal clear waters. Town Police: 22970 91.201 Municipality: 22970 91.260 First Aid: 22970 91.110

Poros Island » A narrow sea strait separates the island from Galatas, on the opposite coast of Peloponnese. According to the mythology, Theseus was born, on this lush island. In the seventh century BC, Poros, whose name was Calauria the ancient league of seven cities. During the Revolution of 1821, its inhabitants joined forces with those of Spetses and Idra to put their boats in the service of the resistance. The charming town of Poros is named the capital and also the port of island. East of the po...

Hydra Island » Hydra lies on the south of the Saronic gulf. It is known for its rocky and dry soil and the characteristic architecture, fully harmonized with the ascetic environment. This gives it a uniqueness and a special charm, with its cosmopolitan character, high-level housing, luxury shops, art galleries, numerous restaurants, places for entertainment and opportunities for water sports and nightlife, have made it one of the most popular sailing and general tourist destinations in Greece. On th...

Spetses Island » The island is situated at the entrance of the Argolic Gulf, in front of Kosta, Ermionide, and is divided by a narrow strait of sea, 1.3 nautical miles million wide. It is the most southern island in the group. Spetses was first inhabited since the Bronze Age (2500-2000 BC), as evidenced by remains of walls, statues and clay tools, found at locations of Agia Marina. In the years of Turkish rule, the people of Spetses acquired a major maritime power and lead along with neighboring r...

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About Aegean Islands

Aegean pelagos consists of Northern Sporades Islands, Cyclades Islands, North Eastern Aegean Islands, Dodecanese Islands, Saronic Islands and not grouped islands of Crete, Dia, Evia, Gavdos, Makronisos.

Sailing Destinations

Skopelos Island

Skopelos is often spoken of as a forest island, and in fact 80% of the surface is covered by dense pine forest...

Lefkas (Lefkada) Island - Yach

Colonists who founded the city of Lefkas in the sixth century BC cut through the isthmus that linked the peninsula with the mainland. During the Peloponnesian War Leukas supported the Corinthi...

Kos Island - Yacht Base

Kos is the island that gave the world Hippocrates, the father of medicine. The third largest of the Dodecanese, it ...

Alonissos Island

Alonnissos, Ikos, Evonymos, Liodromia, Hiliodromia - over the course of the centuries the island has been called by...

More Sailing Yachts ...

Hanse 315, Sailboat

Bavaria 43 Cruiser, Sailboat

Bavaria 55 Cruiser , Sailboat

Hanse 430, Sailboat

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