A Week's Trip in the Islands of the Aegean Sea With a Sailing Boat

[Susana Keith]

Unlimited hours on the beach, overlooking the blue horizon, the night sky and stars. Early in the morning a cup of coffee, pyjamas as swimwear and after that dive to the "huge blue". Just you and your mate, in remote bays, and yet in the most popular islands. The cruising vacations are a way of living, which nevertheless can be followed by all.

Let's begin our sailing trip from Paros Island. The benefit of Paros depends on the truth that Paros lies exactly at the center of the Cyclades with so many islands around, thus making your cruising holidays in Greece an ideal choice.

This provides you the opportunity to sail out every day, no matter where the wind blows from, making your islands hopping a dream.

There are many options therefore lots of anchorages to remain even in really rough conditions, that cruising is safe and enjoyable even for reasonably inexperienced teams.

Day 1: Set cruise around Paros for your first location, Naxos. Naxos is one of the most significant islands of the Cyclades with great interest and lots of sights.

Day 2: Today set sail south following the west coast of Naxos ending up in the southernmost of the island, at Kalando bay. It's a separated location with a long sandy beach and numerous kilometers of routes by the seaside, perfect for treking in the pure nature. For supper a kiosk run by a local shepherd uses Barbeque only with regional items.

Day 3: Set sail from Kalando heading for Koufonisi. Fantastic colors everywhere.Koufonisi by far the most beautiful of the little Cyclades islands with numerous sandy beaches all around.

Day 4: If the wind is strong, stay in the area checking out the close-by island of Kato Koufonisi and swim in the crystal clear waters, snorkelling or go hiking around. Because the substantial island of Naxos to the north obstructs the wind in order to make our life on board more comfy, the area is very protected from huge waves. In the afternoon go back to the exact same marina in Pano Koufonisi.

In case that the weather condition permits set sail to Amorgos, the island of the "Huge blue" film. Check out the famous abbey with the breath taken view from its terrace and attempt "rakomelo", the regional alcohol beverage.

Day 5: Iraklia is another island of the "Minor Cyclades" which deserves to be gone to specifically for those who want to experience small, peaceful, cute and separated places, agent of the Greek spirit. After a brief stop for swimming at Antikeros on our way from Amorgos to Iraklia we will end up at the picturesque port of the island.

Here you can swim to the close-by beach, diving from the yacht and treking around delighting in the pure nature. Supper at Iraklia suggests fresh fish and the regional tavernas more hospitable than anywhere else are ready to fulfill your expectations.

Day 6: Antiparos, the last island of your sailing cruise. After a 4-5 hours sailing trip and naturally after the essential stop for lunch and swimming we end up in Antiparos late in the afternoon. Roaming around the little streets of the beautiful village, have supper in one of the hundred dining establishments and continue with a drink at one of the regional bars. Night life here, especially in high season, is a needs to for everybody.

Day 7: Before setting sail for your final location check out the cave of Antiparos. On your return on board leave instantly for a great anchorage at a little island north of Antiparos with crystal clear water.

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