Greece Sailing Vacations

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