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Athens
via Saronic gulf & Poros.

Sail a 7-day yacht charter from Athens through the Saronic — Aegina, Poros, Ermioni, Methana, Palaia Epidavros and Agistri. Mainland-side Saronic loop with archaeological focus.

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The route

Day-by-day route

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Aegina
Day 1

Athens (Alimos) → Aegina

15 nm shake-down SW to Aegina. Sheltered Saronic cruising. Town quay overnight; Temple of Aphaia is the headline shore activity. Perdika south coast is the quieter alternative. Plan to buy roasted pistachios at the harbour stalls and swim Marathonas Beach (south of town).

Distance

16 NM

Sailing

~3.2h at 5 kn

— At a glance

Route at a glance

Best season
May – mid-October (peak Jun – Sep, meltemi Jul – Aug)
Duration
7 days · Sat – Sat
Departure
Athens
Sailing area
Cyclades

Route summary

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Day-by-day journey

Named anchorages, restaurants, and route notes for every leg of the week — written by sailors who've actually run this passage.

Day 1 / 7
Aegina
1
Day 1

Athens (Alimos) → Aegina

15 nm shake-down hop southwest from Alimos to Aegina. The Saronic is sheltered cruising — wind rarely above 18 knots in summer. Aegina town harbour is on the west coast; stern-to quay, €25-40/night. Temple of Aphaia (5th-century BC, predates the Parthenon) is the headline shore activity.

Things to do

Taxi to the Temple of Aphaia (5th-c BC)

Buy roasted pistachios at the harbour stalls

Swim Marathonas Beach (south of town)

Revithokeftedes chickpea fritters at a quay taverna

Mooring tip

Aegina town quay stern-to, €25-40/night, sheltered from N. Perdika south coast is the quieter alternative.

Poros
2
Day 2

Aegina → Poros

14 nm southwest to Poros. Pine-clad island separated from the Peloponnese mainland by a 200-m channel. Stern-to on the long town quay, €25-40/night. Day-anchor at Love Bay on the south coast for swim before mooring. Sheltered from any direction. Plan to anchor swim at Love Bay (south coast) and walk to the Temple of Poseidon ruins.

Things to do

Anchor swim at Love Bay (south coast)

Walk to the Temple of Poseidon ruins

Saganaki cheese flambéed at the waterfront

Cycle the lemon-grove loop

Mooring tip

Stern-to in Poros town quay, €25-40/night. Sheltered from any direction. Love Bay day-anchor on sand at 5-7 m.

Ermioni
3
Day 3

Poros → Ermioni

10 nm south to Ermioni — small fishing port on the Peloponnese mainland, the quietest stop on the loop. Two harbours either side of the headland: north for the smaller anchorage, south for the longer town quay. Day-anchor at Bisti Beach (3 nm west) for swim before mooring. The 4th-century BC Temple of Demeter is a 30-minute hike above the village.

Things to do

Hike to the Temple of Demeter (30 min)

Anchor swim at Bisti Beach (boat-only)

Octopus drying on ropes at the fish quay

Stifado beef stew at a courtyard taverna

Mooring tip

Stern-to in Ermioni town quay (south side), €15-25/night. North side anchorage on sand at 4-6 m. Sheltered from N.

Methana
4
Day 4

Ermioni → Methana

15 nm north to Methana — volcanic peninsula on the Peloponnese mainland, sulphur thermal springs in the harbour itself. Mooring at Methana port stern-to, around €20-30/night. The lunar volcanic landscape is a 1-hour hike from the village; thermal-spring soak is the standard end-of-day routine.

Things to do

Soak in the harbour thermal springs

Hike to the volcano lunar terrain

Swim Vathy Bay (north of port)

Local rosé and grilled fish at the quay

Mooring tip

Methana port stern-to, €20-30/night, sheltered from N. Sulphur smell is real but localised to the spring outflow — moor on the far side of the harbour.

Palaia
5
Day 5

Methana → Palaia Epidavros

8 nm north to Palaia Epidavros — small Peloponnese mainland port, 4 km below the famous 4th-century BC Epidavros theatre (UNESCO). Day-anchor at the Sunken City (Roman ruins under 2-3 m water, snorkel-accessible) before mooring. Stern-to on the town quay, €15-25/night.

Things to do

Snorkel the underwater Sunken City

Taxi to the 4th-c BC Epidavros theatre

Lunch on ladenia tomato flatbread

Paddleboard at sunset off the quay

Mooring tip

Stern-to in Palaia Epidavros town quay, €15-25/night, sheltered from N. Sunken City for day-anchor (no overnight) on sand at 3-5 m.

Agistri
6
Day 6

Palaia Epidavros → Agistri

15 nm east-southeast to Agistri — small pine-fringed island 5 nm west of Aegina, the quietest island stop in the Saronic. Skala harbour on the east coast is the standard overnight; family tavernas on the quay. Day-anchor at Halikiada Beach (south coast, sand 4-6 m) for swim before mooring.

Things to do

Anchor swim at Halikiada Beach

Kayak to Dragonera caves

Cycle the cypress-grove island loop

Lobster spaghetti at a Skala family taverna

Mooring tip

Stern-to in Skala harbour, €20-30/night, sheltered from N. Halikiada day-anchor on sand at 4-6 m.

Athens
7
Day 7

Agistri → Athens (Alimos)

20 nm northeast back to Alimos. Optional swim stop at Moni Island (off Aegina). Refuel at Alimos before tying up. Standard 14:00 marina arrival for a relaxed handover-prep afternoon. Confirm handover slot 24h ahead. Plan to crew dinner at a Glyfada taverna and souvenir-stop on Faliro promenade.

Things to do

Optional swim at Moni Island (uninhabited)

Refuel and clean the boat at Alimos

Crew dinner at a Glyfada taverna

Souvenir-stop on Faliro promenade

Mooring tip

Alimos Marina stern-to with lazy lines, €70-100/night. Refuel at the entrance fuel berth before mooring. Confirm handover slot 24h ahead.

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