Island Hopping in The Saronic Gulf

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Island Hopping in The Saronic Gulf
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• On top of this, this stretch of coastline boasts
  being a lot more sheltered from the Meltimi winds
  when they blow. In short, for first time sailors,
  it's the perfect place to start a Greek island
  holiday on the water. There are five beautiful
  islands that are definitely worth charting a
  course for when sailing the Saronic Gulf all of
  which are perfect to island hop since they are
  within easy sailing distance of one another.

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Aegina - A Popular Sailing Stopover

• Aegina is a popular sailing stopover for many
  yachts that choose to sail the Saronic Gulf. The
  atmosphere of the island is thriving because it's
  such a great place to drop anchor or moor up in a
  chosen marina or fishing harbour, so much so a
  vibrant sailing community has established itself
  on Aegina. The cafes and bars found around the
  island's main marina are always full of avid
  sailors and lovers of life on the water.

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• Aegina's Old Town is also worth a visit with its
  charming side streets, but further afield the
  Temple of Aphaia offers some of the best
  panoramic views of the surrounding areas and
  coastlines. Aegina is famous for its pistachio
  nuts which are thought to be some of the best on
  the planet and why many people stock up with
  these nutty treats when visiting the island.

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Hydra - Relaxation at its Best

• Hydra is a wonderful small island that boasts a
  lot to offer when it comes to a relaxing
  atmosphere and wonderful selection of historic
  monasteries and buildings. The fact there are no
  cars on Hydra is a real bonus making it the
  perfect island to enjoy relaxing walks in idyllic
  locations. The island also holds a lot of art
  exhibitions that are well worth visiting during a
  stopover. There are plenty of safe anchorages and
  a good choice of places to moor up around this
  small and fascinating island.

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Poros - Old Town Charm

• For decades, Poros has attracted sailors to its
  shores which has led to a good selection of top
  sailing schools being set up. There's also a
  first class marina in Poros which is another
  reason why it's always been such a popular
  sailing destination in the Saronic Gulf. There's
  a lot to see on Poros with its delightful Old
  Town and fascinating Archeological Museum.

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• A lot of yachts and boats choose to drop anchor
  in the bay so they can spend a night before
  heading off to their next island destination. The
  beauty of being on a yacht when cruising these
  Greek island waters, is that you get to sail
  close to Bourtzi Castle which is situated on a
  small island off the western coast. The castle is
  only accessible by boat and its one of the
  highlights of spending time on Poros.

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Spetses - Superb Atmosphere and Nightlife

• Spetses is yet another of the Greek islands
  that's steeped in history. Although only small,
  Spetses is a very beautiful island thanks to the
  fact its covered in pine trees and boasts a
  beautiful coastline. The great thing about making
  it a landfall is that it's within easy reach of
  Athens with sailing craft of every sort finding
  their way there in the height of the season.

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• As such, the Ayia Marina as well as the Old
  Harbour are always full of super yachts, sailing
  craft and luxury motor cruisers. During the day,
  there's a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere in
  Spetses, but it's in the evenings that things
  really come to life with the island enjoying a
  vibrant and bustling nightlife that draws in the
  crowds.

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Epidaurus - Summer Festivals and so Much More

• Although Epidaurus is a peninsula and not an
  island per se, it would be a mistake not to visit
  this extraordinary town when sailing the Saronic
  Gulf, more especially thanks to the wonderful
  festival that takes place in what can only be
  described as a wonderfully authentic setting.

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• The town boasts a nice marina and although only
  small, it is possible to moor up for the night so
  you get to go to the theatre. With this said,
  it's best to make a booking early because it's an
  extremely popular venue among sailors and other
  people alike.

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• Lastly, If you are planning your first sailing
  holiday in Greek waters, the Saronic Gulf has a
  lot to offer in that it is more sheltered from
  the Meltimi winds when they decide to blow which
  makes sailing so much more comfortable. Theres a
  lot to see and visit which makes charting a
  course an interesting project in its own right. A
  sailing holiday in this region of the Med is a
  sheer delight and will see you booking your next
  adventure before you even reach home.

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