Lavrion
via Mykonos & Paros.
Sail from Lavrion via Mykonos to Paros on a yacht charter. Discover iconic nightlife, hidden coves, blue domes & the timeless charm of the Cyclades.
Day-by-day route
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Lavrion → Kea
Easy 14 nm shake-down hop out of Lavrion (the Cyclades launch port, 45 min east of Athens airport) to Kea — the closest Cycladic island and the gentlest first-day. Vourkari Bay is the protected charter anchorage; the Lion of Kea (6th-century BC sculpture) sits on the hillside above Ioulida.
Distance
15 NM
Sailing
~3h at 5 kn
Route at a glance
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.
Lavrion → Kea
From Lavrion's industrial buzz, set sail with the Aegean stretching ahead like a turquoise promise. Kea's emerald slopes rise in a cycladic mystery within hours. Anchor at V ourkari Bay, where fishermen boats float next to elegant yachts. After climbing to the historic stone Lion of Kea, whose mossy eyes watched over the island, plunge into the WWII wreck Brittany at nightfall. At a riverside bara, feast on octopus carpaccio while the harbor lights sparkle like stars.
Things to do
See the 6th-century BC Lion of Kea
Hike to Ioulida hilltop village
Dive the Britannic WWI wreck
Octopus carpaccio at a quayside bar
Mooring tip
Vourkari Bay stern-to or anchor on sand at 5-7 m. Sheltered from the Meltemi but watch for sudden gusts off the hill.
Kea → Syros (Ermoupolis)
Rising to the aroma of freshly made koulouri, sail toward Syros where Cycladic simplicity meets Venetian grandeur. Dock in Ermoupolis, with its pastel homes down to a port covered with marble. Climb Ano Syros' twisting stairs to a cliffside church, bouzouki music floating from blue-door cafes. Sip soumada, or almond milk, at Miaouli Square at nightfall while residents argue politics over little coffee cups.
Things to do
Walk Ermoupolis marble Riva
Climb to Ano Syros (Catholic district)
See a free Miaouli Square concert
Soumada almond milk at a kafeneio
Mooring tip
Ermoupolis town quay stern-to with own anchor — first-come; the Meltemi can blow into the harbour.
Syros → Mykonos
Let the Meltemi winds drive you to the 'Island of the Winds,' Mykonos. Dock at MykonosTown, where cobalt domes and sugar-cube homes challenge the unceasing blue of the sea. From the pulsating DJ beats of Paradise to Agios Sostis' secret peace, beach-hop Join the sparkling throng in Little Venice—Aperol spritz in hand—at evening as the sun fades into the Aegean. Pro tip: Early on grab a marina location; this island never sleeps.
Things to do
Day trip to UNESCO Delos
See the Mykonos Cathedral's 5 famous windmills
Sunset Aperol spritz in Little Venice
Beach club at Paradise or Super Paradise
Mooring tip
Mykonos new port (Tourlos) — pre-book in summer; old harbour quay is short-stay only. Meltemi can be fierce on the harbour mouth.
Mykonos → Paros (Parikia)
Trade the soulful appeal of Paros for Mykonos' glitz. Sail into the whitewashed bay of Parikia, where the fourth-century Panagia Ekatontapiliani church whispers Byzantine mysteries. Wander inland to Lefkes village, with jasmine shaded on stone roads. Later, follow the sunset to Naoussa, a fashion hotspot converted from a fishing port. At a seaside table, dine on astakomakaronada (lobster pasta), the waves singing your dinner.
Things to do
Visit the 4th-century Ekatontapiliani church
Walk the Naoussa pastel waterfront
Day-trip inland to Lefkes village
Astakomakaronada lobster pasta ashore
Mooring tip
Parikia town quay stern-to is busy in summer — Naoussa harbour for a quieter overnight; Anti-Paros has restaurant moorings.
Paros → Serifos (Livadi)
Fly southwest to Serifos, where unspoiled beauty rules. Anchor in Livadi's gorgeous crescent bay and climb the donkey trek to Chora, a whitewashed swarm clinging to a volcanic mountain. Lunch in a cliffside taverna on revithada (lemony chickpea stew), the cat of the owner sleeping at your feet. Swim in water that is so clean you will count ten meters down pebbles. Greece is naked—wild, peaceful, absolutely alive.
Things to do
Climb to Chora cliffside village
Walk the medieval Kastro castle
Swim Livadi crescent-bay shallows
Revithada chickpea stew (Sunday only)
Mooring tip
Livadi harbour stern-to or anchor on sand at 5-7 m in the bay. Sheltered from N/NE.
Serifos → Kythnos (Merihas)
Allow the water to lead you to the understated beauty of the Cyclades, Kythnos. Dock in Merihas' peaceful harbor, where stories of pirate raids and grilled sfoungato (cheese pie) are served from tavernas. Warm the sliver of sand separating two tones of blue at Snorkel Kolona Beach by soaking in Loutra's thermal springs, heated by the ancient fire of the soil. Anchor in Apokrousi Bay at evening; the Milky Way reflects the glitter of the sea.
Things to do
Swim Kolona double-bay isthmus
Soak Loutra thermal springs
Walk Chora cobbled main street
Sfoungato cheese pie at a kafeneio
Mooring tip
Merihas town quay stern-to. Anchor in Kolona Bay or Apokrousi Bay on sand at 5-7 m for a quieter night.
Kythnos → Lavrion
Breathe in your last morning at sea while dolphins sprint your bow and Lavrion's shadow shows up. Stop for one last swim at Cape Sounion, the temple guard over the Attica shore. Salt still crusted in your hair, celebrate your trip with ouzo and garlicky taramasalata in a dockside taverna back in port. The islands whisper, 'Efharisto,' as you say you will be back.
Things to do
Optional Cape Sounion stop
Photograph the Temple of Poseidon
Final swim in a Cyclades passage
Pack-and-clean for handover
Mooring tip
Lavrion Marina is the standard charter base. Confirm fuel slot 24h ahead.
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