Greece is well known in Europe for it's great yacht sailing destinations. From the times of Odisseus, it attracts sailing enthusiasts. This country has perfect conditions for yacht holidays and regattas. If you’ve traveled here once, you’ll definitely come back to repeat your trip once again or try some new Greek sailing destinations. Sailboats, motorboats and catamarans ply among 2000 islands and islets. If you interest hire a boat in Greece - follow the link to catalog. Best places to sail in Greece are waiting for you!
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Sailing vacation in Greece
Best places and routes to sail in region. Weather, trade winds and important details for perfect sailing holidays in Greece.
Sailing trip in Greece
Sailing season
June - August
Travel season
May - September
Marinas in this location
141
Boats in this location
2896
Main facts about region
Capital:
Athens
Telephone code:
+30
Language:
Greek
Timezone:
UTC+2 (EET), in summer UTC+3 (EEST)
Currency:
Euro (EUR)
Population:
10,768,477
Why do yachtsmen love sailing holidays in Greece so much:
- The possibility to make up infinite routes amount with different length and difficulty level.
- One of the widest choices of sailboats, catamarans and motorboats rentals in Mediterranean.
- Well-developed boat rental and maintenance infrastructure.
- Many options of boat rental prices in Greece, both affordable and luxury options present.
- Wild islands with unspoiled nature and great centres of Ancient Greek culture.
- Mild climate and long sailing season for sailing vacation in Greece. First tourist start their yachting trips in April, the activity remains till the end of October.
Sailing itineraries in Greece
Traditionally, you can rent a boat for yachting vacation in Greece for one week in Saturday till the next Saturday. But the weekend sailing trips in Greece are possible too. You need to return boat to the same marina you’ve started from. If you want to sail one way in Greece, you’ll have to pay more or wait till the end of the season when the costs will be lower. Take one of those sailing routes for best sailing in Greece:
Route 1. Saronic bay (7 days) — 146 NM
Route 2. Saronic bay (2 weeks) — 378 NM
Route 3. Cyclades (7 days) — 194 NM
Route 4. Cyclades (14 days) — 321 NM
Route 5. Ionic sea (7 days) — 156 NM
Route 6. Ionic sea (14 days) — 291 NM
Route 7. Dodekanese (7 days) — 170 NM
Route 8. Sporades (7 days) — 176 NM
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Available yachts in the region
780 €
per week
2
Guests
1
Cabins
23 ft
Length
2019
Built in
980 €
per week
4
Guests
2
Cabins
35 ft
Length
2012
Built in
1105 €
per week
8
Guests
3
Cabins
37 ft
Length
2015
Built in
1112 €
per week
6
Guests
2
Cabins
31 ft
Length
2008
Built in
1139 €
per week
6
Guests
3
Cabins
35 ft
Length
2003
Built in
1143 €
per week
7
Guests
3
Cabins
39 ft
Length
2006
Built in
1171 €
per week
7
Guests
3
Cabins
34 ft
Length
2006
Built in
1179 €
per week
8
Guests
3
Cabins
37 ft
Length
2015
Built in
1180 €
per week
8
Guests
4
Cabins
37 ft
Length
1992
Built in
Nearest Airports
Athens International Airport
ATH
Heraklion
HER
Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
SKG
Sailing season and weather in Greece
The weather for sailing is wonderful in Greece. Mediterranean sea has 315 sunny days a year in average. It's more than enough to visit all best yachting destinations in Greece. In Greek season, which lasts from April till October, clear sky prevails with a hot weather. Sailing vacation in Greece in summer are longer evenings, bright sunsets, light winds and calm sea. Water temperature is 63°F (17°C) in spring and autumn, and 79°F (26°C) in season.
Tides
Eastern Mediterranean has small tides: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm) depending on the place.
Water temperature in sailing season
+21...+27 °
Air temperature in sailing season
+30...+35 °
Wind speed in sailing season
10 - 20 knots
Weather forecast for sailing in Greece
You can get the forecast for the nearest 24h on your arrival at marina. You can also listen to the weather forecast on any tv-channel in any restaurant or tavern shown right after the evening news at 8:50PM (local time). The wind direction is also clearly indicated on the weather map.
Harbor services receive fresh forecasts regularly. You may also learn about it on the website http://www.poseidon.hmcr.gr. Radio forecasts have English and Greek options.
Frequency and time of weather forecasts in Greece:
6.30AM Athens 729 KHz 412 m
1.10PM Corfu 1008 KHz 298 m
1.30PM Rhodes 1494 KHz 200 m
12.00PM Patras 1485 KHz 202 m
The Italian Radio One broadcasts in the Ionic sea at 7.40AM and 11:45PM at frequency 567, 657, 666, 675, 1032 and 1332 KHz.
On the east of Greek archipelago, the forecast is translated in German at 9.45AM and 2.00PM at short waves 6150 MHz. You can connect with HELLAS RADIO via VHF channel 16 in English. You’ll be provided with the forecast for your zone after you name your VHF sygnal and say your boat name.
Tonnarella
133
Capo d'Orlando
119
Palermo
52
Marsala
32
Trapani
14
Milazzo
8
Ragusa
5
Messina
4
Siracusa
2
Ravenna
2
Anzio
2
Imperia
1
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