| The mythological and historical significance | | | | caiques. These are small wooden craft that |
| of Greece provides a distinct charm to Greek | | | | accommodate a less number of people. Yachts |
| sailing vacations. One can visit the ancient | | | | and catamarans are also available for bigger |
| islands in the Aegean and the Ionian Sea. | | | | groups. |
| There are the groups of islands such as the | | | | |
| Dodecanese, the Cyclades and the Sporades, | | | | Greek islands lie in the Ionian and the |
| all brimming with old-world charm. Sailors | | | | Aegean seas. Corfu and Lefkas in the Ionian |
| can also cruise along the coasts of Crete and | | | | Sea are favorites among sailors. There is |
| Turkey. The Greek coast is famed for its | | | | also the historically famous Ithaca, the |
| clear blue waters, clear sky, the enchanting | | | | island of Ulysses. The islands in the Aegean |
| Mediterranean climate and rare sights of | | | | Sea are divided into the Cyclades, Dodecanese |
| whales, porpoises and friendly dolphins. | | | | and the Sporades. Cyclade islands such as |
| | | | Kea, Mykanos and Santorini are specially |
| There are many options to sail on the | | | | known for the red sun in the blue sky during |
| coastline of Greece. You can hire a bareboat. | | | | sunset due to the presence of a volcano. |
| Bareboats provide great privacy, but you will | | | | Dodecanese islands boast of Patmos, where St. |
| have to do the navigating and the rowing | | | | John wrote about the Apocalypse nine |
| yourself. If you are not very confident of | | | | centuries ago. Sailing in the Greek seas is a |
| yourself, then you can hire a skipper, who is | | | | unique experience that is enveloped both in |
| a hired captain to guide you through the | | | | myth and beauty. |
| waters. Flotillas are also available, in | | | | |
| which several boats follow one leading ship. | | | | Daytimes are spent sailing in the open seas |
| But flotillas follow a set itinerary and that | | | | and exploring the beautiful islands. During |
| could get boring at times. People who go | | | | nighttimes, there are several island resorts |
| sailing along the Greek coasts can also hire | | | | to welcome sailors. One can visit their |
| their traditional boats - the gulets and the | | | | taverns, with local wine and dance. |