Best sailing areas in Chalkidiki. Sailing routes, weather and wind details, facts about region and important details to sail in Chalkidiki.
Chalkidiki is a trident-shaped peninsula in the Aegean Sea. According to legend, it was formed by Poseidon, throwing his trident at the titans. Three teeth: the peninsulas of Kassandra, Sithonia, and Ayon Oros.
Chalkidiki is a great place to travel on a sailing yacht. There are picturesque bays, good wind, and beautiful sunny days throughout the year.
Most of the coast is inaccessible from land. The best places to sail in Chalkidiki: Amouliani, Diaporos, and Kelifos.
The crystal clear waters are good for snorkelling, diving, spearfishing, or recording underwater action cameras.
At the highest point of the peninsula (Mount Athos) there are 20 ancient monasteries.
A sailing trip to Chalkidiki allows you to swim in the sea, walk on the clean sand and explore the local nature with a large number of bays and short crossings.
For lovers of active recreation on the coast, the Sithonia peninsula is perfect. There are many parties, nightclubs, and festivals here.
Chalkidiki sailing routes for 7 days:
Neos Marmaras — Toroneos Bay — Porto Koufo — Kalamitsi — Amouliani — Diaporos — Ormos Panagias — Armenistis — Kavurotripes — Porto Koufo — Neos Marmaras.
There are short routes in this region. The main emphasis is on getting to know the beautiful nature and architecture.
Nikiti — Porto Karas — Porto Koufo — Gulf of Sykia — Diaporos Island — Amouliani Island — Ormos Panagias — Nikiti via Athos.
Experienced sailors in Sailica will help you to build a sailing route in Halkidiki and suggest how best to sail towards Sithonia or to get around Kassandra.
Macedonia International (SKG) is the international airport serving Thessaloniki.
The prevailing wind direction is northeast. Autumn winds are stronger from September: it is ideal for sailing and surfing. The best time to travel to Chalkidiki is from May to September.
Chalkidiki water temperature in May +18° C, in August +25° C. From October, the water becomes cooler, but the temperature is still at +20° C. Meltemi from Rhodes, Crete and the Cyclades greatly influences the weather on the peninsula in summer and autumn.
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