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Yacht charter route · Cyclades

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.

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Tinos
Day 1

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

— At a glance

Route at a glance

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

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Day 1 / 7
Tinos
1
Day 1

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.

Andros
2
Day 2

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.

Kea
3
Day 3

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.

Kythnos
4
Day 4

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.

Syros
5
Day 5

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.

Mykonos
6
Day 6

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
7
Day 7

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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