Mykonos
via Kea & Syros.
Sail a 7-day yacht charter from Mykonos via Tinos, Andros, Kea, Kythnos and Syros — northern Cyclades loop covering the marble-carving capital and the neoclassical Ermoupoli.
Day-by-day route
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Mykonos (Tourlos Marina) → Tinos
8 nm short shake-down west to Tinos. Mykonos-Tinos channel funnels the Meltemi — 5 kn extra. Be moored by 16:00; afternoon swell builds at the entrance.
Distance
10 NM
Sailing
~2h 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.
Mykonos (Tourlos Marina) → Tinos
Short 8 nm shake-down west to Tinos. The Mykonos-Tinos channel is one of the breeziest in the Cyclades — gap effect adds 5 knots to the regional forecast and 25-knot afternoons are normal in late July. Beam reach at speed but plan to be moored before 16:00. Tinos new harbour stern-to has moderate sand holding; the inner small craft harbour is the calmer alternative when Meltemi exceeds 25 knots.
Things to do
Marble-carving workshop visit in Pyrgos
Walk the dovecote trail above Falatados
Artichoke à la polita lunch in a courtyard
Surf Kolymbithra Beach (north coast)
Mooring tip
Stern-to in Tinos new harbour, €25-40/night. Holding moderate sand — set anchor with long scope. Inner craft harbour is calmer above 25 kn.
Tinos → Andros (Batsi Port)
20 nm northwest to Andros — the northernmost Cycladic island and one of the greenest. Batsi on the southwest coast is the small charter port; Gavrio further north is the larger harbour with more capacity. The Andros-Tinos channel funnels the Meltemi but the leg is short. Andros has surface water unique in the Cyclades — streams, waterfalls and stone bridges in the inland villages, accessible by car or hike.
Things to do
Hike to Pithara waterfalls (inland)
Walk Chora marble paths and contemporary art museum
Froutalia herb omelette at a kafeneio
Swim Achla Beach (north coast, river estuary)
Mooring tip
Stern-to in Batsi harbour, €25-40/night, sheltered from N. Gavrio is the larger alternative, well-protected from any direction.
Andros → Kea (Korissia/Vourkari)
32 nm west-southwest to Kea — long downwind leg in standard Meltemi. Vourkari Bay on the northwest of Kea is the better-protected overnight (stern-to lazy lines, €25-35/night); Korissia is the larger free quay alternative when winds stay below 18 knots. Plan to be moored by 16:00 — afternoon swell builds at Korissia entrance once Meltemi exceeds 20 knots.
Things to do
Walk to the 6th-century BC Stone Lion of Kea
Snorkel the Patris steamship wreck off Koundouros
Octopus carpaccio at a Vourkari ouzeri
Walk Ioulida marble streets at dusk
Mooring tip
Stern-to in Vourkari with lazy lines, €25-35/night. Korissia town quay free but exposed in N Meltemi above 18 kn.
Kea → Kythnos
20 nm south to Kythnos with the Meltemi on the quarter — comfortable downwind reach. Loutra on the northeast coast is the headline overnight: small marina with natural thermal springs flowing into the harbour at around 38°C. Day-anchor at Kolona double-bay (sand spit between Kythnos and the Agios Loukas islet) on the way south for a swim — boat-only access, sheltered from N.
Things to do
Soak in Loutra natural thermal springs
Anchor swim at the Kolona sandbar
Cycle the Chora-Driopida ridge road
Sfougato cheese pie at a Driopida taverna
Mooring tip
Stern-to in Loutra harbour, €25-40/night with lazy lines. Sheltered from N. Merichas on the west coast is the alternative if Loutra is full.
Kythnos → Syros (Foinikas/Ermoupoli)
28 nm east-southeast to Syros — beam reach in standard Meltemi, fast passage. Ermoupoli town quay sits at the head of a deep harbour and is one of the most forgiving stern-to mooring positions in the entire Cyclades. The capital climbs the slope above in pastel neoclassical layers — Greek-orthodox Vrontado on one hill, Catholic Ano Syros on the other. Foinikas on the southwest coast is the alternative for a sheltered swim anchorage.
Things to do
Climb Ano Syros for the Catholic quarter
Loukoumi tasting at a 19th-century confectionery
Walk Miaouli marble square at dusk
Swim at Foinikas Bay (south coast)
Mooring tip
Stern-to on Ermoupoli town quay (no fee, your own anchor). Excellent shelter in any direction. Manna marina €60-80/night if quay full.
Syros → Mykonos (Tourlos Marina by 17:00)
22 nm east back to Mykonos. The leg passes south of Delos — day-anchor possible at the Delos south-side anchorage on sand at 5-8 m for a 3-4 hour visit to the UNESCO archaeological site (closes at sundown). Tourlos New Marina arrival by 17:00 for the handover-prep evening; pre-book the slot online. Day-anchor at Ornos or Psarou on Mykonos south coast for an afternoon swim if Delos is skipped.
Things to do
Day-anchor at Delos archaeological site
Walk the Apollo sanctuary and lion terrace
Beach lunch at Agios Sostis
Sunset at Scorpios beach club
Mooring tip
Stern-to in Tourlos New Marina, €70-110/night peak. Pre-book online. Mykonos town quay only safe under 18 kn N.
Mykonos → Check-out
Handover at Tourlos before 09:00. Boat inspection with the skipper present — deposit released within 7 days. Mykonos airport (JMK) is 10 minutes by road from Tourlos. Last morning swim at Agios Stefanos (5 minutes from the marina) is the standard last-day routine.
Things to do
Final inspection with the base manager
Last swim at Agios Stefanos beach
Coffee at a Mykonos town café
Airport transfer (10 min from Tourlos)
Mooring tip
Hand over at Tourlos before 09:00. Deposit released within 7 days post-inspection. Photo evidence of any noted damage before signing.
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