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Catamaran charter route · Cyclades

Athens
via Saronic gulf (14 day).

Catamaran charter Greece — 14-day Athens & Saronic Gulf route. Aegina, Hydra, Spetses, Poros, Ermioni — sheltered Aegean two-week loop.

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Poros
Day 1

Athens → Poros

Long opening run from Athens straight down to Poros — about 30 nm with the Saronic on the beam. Lemon-grove harbour, candy-striped clocktower, and the calmest first night of the trip after the city handover.

Distance

27 NM

Sailing

~5.4h at 5 kn

Route at a glance

Best season

May – early October (peak Jun & Sep)

Duration

14 days · Sat – Sat

Departure

Athens

Sailing area

Cyclades

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Day 1 / 14
Poros
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Day 1

Athens → Poros

Replace Athens' bustle with Poros's peacefulness flavored with lemon. Past the coast of Peloponnese, the candy-striped clocktower leads you into a harbor bustling with bougainvillea-draped tavernas. Explore the green waters of Dive into Love Bay then feast on fiery saganaki as the sunset paints the sky the color of ripe peaches.

Things to do

Anchor & swim at Love Bay

Hike up to the Clocktower for harbour views

Cross to Galatas for lemon-grove gelato

Saganaki dinner on the town quay

Wander the Poros Town back-alleys at dusk

Mooring tip

Stern-to on Poros main town quay (south side, free). Tight in summer — drop crew, then loop the harbour and pick a slot. Holding good in 4–6 m sand. Russian Bay (2 nm west) is the no-quay anchorage backup.

Spetses
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Day 2

Poros → Spetses

Track the horizon toward Spetses, where horse carriages gallop past palaces of big ship captains. Anchor in Dapia Harbor then ride through pine trees to secret coves like Zogeria, where pebbles have been polished to gems by the sea. Under fairy lights in the Old Harbour, sip mastiha cocktails late at night while yacht crews trade stories of rogue waves and mermaids.

Things to do

Bike the car-free coast road to Zogeria Bay

Swim the crystal shallows at Agia Marina

Visit the Bouboulina Museum (1821 revolution)

Sundowner at a pirate-chic Old Harbour bar

Dinner in the Old Harbour shipbuilding quarter

Mooring tip

Stern-to in the Old Harbour (Palio Limani), free. Limited slots in August — alternative is the New Harbour Dapia quay or Zogeria Bay anchorage (sand 6 m). Both well-sheltered from prevailing N winds.

Kiparissi
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Day 3

Spetses → Kiparissi

Sail south to Kiparissi, a Peloponnese secret enclave. Drop anchor in a bay so quiet you will hear fish jumping. Hike to the deserted stone settlement of Vathy, wild goats your only friends, or paddle to a beach only accessible by sea. Lunch? Dinner Red mullet fresh caught barbounia cooked over driftwood presented on a plastic tablecloth, luxury redefined.

Things to do

Hike up to deserted Vathy stone village

Swim in 5-metre-clear water off the boat

Paddle a kayak to the secret north cove

Barbounia (red mullet) over driftwood

Star-pin the night sky from anchor

Mooring tip

Drop anchor in 6–8 m sand off the village quay (small, fishing boats first). Bay is enclosed by mountains — Meltemi shelter is excellent, no swell concerns. Limited provisioning ashore; stock up before leaving Spetses.

Monemvasia
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Day 4

Kiparissi → Monemvasia

Approach Monemvasia before dawn; its mediaeval fortitude rises from the sea like a stone ghost. Wander the cobblestone lanes of the Lower Town car-free, where worn-out doors conceal Byzantine churches and handicapped workshops. See views of Crete from the Upper Town; then, toast with a glass of monemvasios wine, whose taste is as profound as the history of the island.

Things to do

Walk the car-free Lower Town cobbles

Hike up to the Upper Town ruins

Photograph the Rock from the sea

Taste a glass of Monemvasios wine

Sunset swim off the anchor

Mooring tip

Anchor in the small bay just north of the causeway (sand 6 m, fair holding). Limited stern-to slots on the new harbour quay east of the rock. Bay open to N — watch a meltemi forecast, otherwise dead-flat shelter.

Gerakas
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Day 5

Monemvasia → Gerakas

From coast westward to Gerakas, a crescent of golden beach encircled by olive trees. Swim in water so pure it is undetectable; then, climb to the old Zarax cliffside ruins where Spartan defiance still lingers in the breeze. Join fisherman fixing nets on the dock at nightfall; their laughing blends with the ouzo glass clink.

Things to do

Hike to ancient Zarax cliffside ruins

Swim the entrance shallows

Wander the fishing-boat quay

Lunch of grilled fish at a small kafeneio

Watch fishermen mend nets at dusk

Mooring tip

Anchor in 4–6 m sand inside the inlet (best holding on the south shore). Quay limited to 2–3 yachts. Inlet is the most enclosed shelter on the south Peloponnese — total Meltemi protection, no swell.

Leonidio
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Day 6

Gerakas → Leonidio

Sail into Leonidio, where pure red cliffs hug a valley of citrus trees. Clutching a precipice like a daredevil, kayak the wild Lousios River canyon or climb to the Monastery of Elonis. By dusk, eat slow-cooked goat kleftiko in a taverna courtyard while the air smells strongly of orange flowers thickening.

Things to do

Drive up to Leonidio village under the cliffs

Hike to the Monastery of Elonis

Climb the famous Mars-red sport-routes

Slow-cooked goat kleftiko for dinner

Citrus-grove walk in the river valley

Mooring tip

Stern-to on Plaka quay (free, lazy lines limited). Holding fair in 4–6 m sand off the bay. Open to E — fine in N Meltemi conditions, but uncomfortable in summer afternoon SE thermals.

Sampatiki
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Day 7

Leonidio → Sampatiki

Today's prize is The sleepiness of Sampatiki is charming. Anchor at a bay under collapsing watchtowers, then slink through sardine schools of silver. Lunch in a beach shack on pitaroudia, or chickpea fritters, with a transistor radio crackling with rebetika sounds. Turn off, relax, and let the cicadas to lull you into a slumber.

Things to do

Snorkel along the rocky cove sides

Walk up to the ruined watchtower

Lunch on pitaroudia chickpea fritters

Cicada-soundtrack siesta on deck

Read a book under the stern awning

Mooring tip

Anchor in 5–7 m sand in the centre of the cove (best holding south of the church). No quay; tender in. Open to E — fine in N Meltemi, exposed in any easterly forecast. Pitch-perfect on a stable summer day.

Nafplio
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Day 8

Sampatiki → Nafplio

Go north to the most charming port in Greece, Nafplio. Under the Palamidi Fortress, stroll the promenade beneath its honey-gold evening walls. Search the alleys of the Old Town for handcrafted komboloi (worry beads), then have dinner at a candlelit café on amygdalota (almond pastries) and Venetian mystery stories.

Things to do

Climb the Palamidi Fortress (999 steps)

Wander the Old Town alleys at dusk

Visit the Bourtzi sea-castle by tender

Komboloi (worry-bead) workshop browse

Candlelit dinner of amygdalota pastries

Mooring tip

Stern-to on Nafplio town quay (free, lazy lines on outer pontoon). Sheltered from prevailing N Meltemi by the Palamidi rock; afternoon thermal can build inside the bay — second anchor optional. Fuel berth available.

Dhokos
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Day 9

Nafplio → Dhokos

Trip to Dhokos, a deserted island where time stops still. Snorkel above historic shipwreks, their amphorae coated with sea life, or beachcomb for sea glass along uninhabited coastlines. Under the sky, have a picnic including crusty bread, feta, and figs—the most basic, pure feast from the Aegean.

Things to do

Snorkel the Bronze-age shipwreck

Beachcomb for sea-glass on the south coast

Picnic of crusty bread, feta, and figs

Walk the goat-track to the chapel ruins

Sundowner on the boat — no shoreside lights

Mooring tip

Anchor at Skintos Bay on the south coast (sand 6–8 m, fair holding) — the standard Dhokos overnight. Open to S — only safe in stable N Meltemi. No services, no tavernas. Top up provisions and water in Nafplio.

Hydra
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Day 10

Dhokos → Hydra

On Hydra, return to civilization where artists' studios dot the stone pathways and donkeys rule over vehicles. Swim at Kamini's pebble beach, then sip Aperol spritz from Spilia—a bar cut out from a cliff. Join a jam at a pirate taverna where guitars and Greek accents mix as evening falls.

Things to do

Sundowner at Spilia rock-cut bar

Climb the path to Profitis Ilias monastery

Photograph the donkey-train quay at dawn

Water-taxi to Kamini pebbled cove

Slow-cooked octopus in a back-alley taverna

Mooring tip

Stern-to on the main quay (free). Arrive before 15:00 in July–August or you raft 3–4 deep. No anchoring inside the harbour — Mandraki cove (1 nm east) is the backup. From Dhokos, easy short morning sail.

Palaia
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Day 11

Hydra → Palaia Epidavros

Sail to Palaia Epidavros, where modern tranquilly meets ancient drama. Under the 2,400-year-old theater, float in the cove and the acoustics still perfect. Later, paddleboards across calm waves as the sun sets behind the Argolic mountains, lavender and gold painting the sky.

Things to do

Visit the ancient theatre of Epidavros

Snorkel the sunken city ruins

Paddleboard at sunset across the bay

Hike up to the cliffside chapel

Dinner of local lamb at a village taverna

Mooring tip

Stern-to on the small harbour quay (free, lazy lines limited) or anchor in 5–7 m sand on the south side of the bay. Bay shelters from N Meltemi; in S winds shift to Vathy Bay (3 nm north).

Aegina
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Day 12

Palaia Epidavros → Aegina

See Aegina with the heart of a pilgrim. Visit the pistachio farms, taste nut-laced treats, then meander among the haunting remains of Kolona Temple. Finish with a sunset swim in Marathonas, the water heated as a bath, and a last feast of psarosoupa (fish soup) under strings of taverna lights.

Things to do

Climb the Temple of Aphaia for sunset

Buy fresh pistachios from harbour-side carts

Try gourounopoulo at a waterfront taverna

Visit the Kolona archaeological column

Sunset swim at Marathonas Beach

Mooring tip

Stern-to on the main quay (north side). Free, exposed to Meltemi — book a buoy at Aegina Marina if forecast shows N winds above 20 kn. Perdika cove (4 nm south) is the quieter family alternative.

Athens
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Day 13

Aegina → Athens

Sail back to Athens and dolphins racing your wake. Stop at Agistri's Skala Beach for one last dip; its pine-shaded coast is a parting hug. As the Acropolis bids farewell, dock in Piraeus; celebrate your voyage with ouzo and salted tears—already lonely for the sea.

Things to do

Last swim at Agistri Skala Bay

Photograph the Athens skyline on approach

Refuel at Alimos before berthing

Final crew lunch on board at the marina

Settle inventory & prepare for hand-back

Mooring tip

Return to Alimos by 18:00 Friday for the technical hand-back; sleep aboard, disembark Saturday by 09:00. Direct shuttle to Athens International Airport (~50 min) — book taxi night before in August.

Athens
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Day 14

Athens → Athens

Get off the boat with sand-covered flip-flops, a journal full of memories, and a promise to come back. You eat honey-dipped yogurt for breakfast, and the taste of the Aegean stays on your lips. The islands say in a low voice, "You're just a sailor in between trips now."

Things to do

Final inventory & technical hand-back

Disembark with luggage by 09:00

Order taxi or shuttle to airport

Last Greek coffee on the marina pier

Save crew photos before everyone scatters

Mooring tip

Standard hand-back: sleep aboard Friday night, disembark Saturday by 09:00. Bring sailing log and engine-hours sheet to the office. Settle fuel, mooring fees, and damage waiver before leaving the marina.

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