Yacht Charter Saronic Greece

Explore Saronic gulf area, also called Gulf of Aegina or Gulf of Aígina in Greece, gulf of the Aegean Sea between Ákra (cape) Soúnion of the Attica (Modern Greek: Attikí) peninsula and Ákra Skíllaion of the Argolís peninsula of the Greek Peloponnese (Pelopónnisos), azure anchorages, safe harbours and an abundance of tavernas, scintillating viewpoints and marveling cultural customs. The Saronic Gulf sailing area is ideal for learning how to sail because there aren’t any storms or Meltemi winds and its almost always good visibility with shorter distances from one itinerary destination to another and its ideal fro children. With the most amazing islands and beaches that gives you peace and tranquility, the Saronic area has plenty to offer. From islands of Hydra, Poros, Spetses or Aegina, and plenty more, Saronic gulf area is a really popular boating destinations in Greece with increasing numbers of visitors for sailing vacations each year starting from Athens. What are you waiting for?

You can sail the best of Greece by renting one of our beautiful yachts from the safest harbor of Athens in the Saronic Gulf sailing area.

Saronic gulf area must visit charter locations

With a history of 3,000 years, Athens is the capital of Greece and among the most interesting places in the world. Start your charter from Athens Greece is the best destination for a city break and explore the city, including the world-famous Acropolis with the Temple of Parthenon and many other places. All the coastline from Glyfada to Cape Sounion have nice organized Athens beaches as well as secluded coves to enjoy a day at the sun.

Aegina is located 17 nm south-west of Athens. Aegina is a hilly island and for the most part the coast falls steeply down to the sea, with few sheltered bays. Get on the island fresh fish, or explore diving spots. With its mild climate and low rainfall, Aegina has long been favoured as a summer resort by the prosperous citizens of Athens. In recent years it has become increasingly popular with foreign visitors.

The siland of Hydra itself is a bare monolithic ridge of limestone, 12 km long by 5 km wide, lying off the south-east coast of the Argolid. Arid and infertile, it lives mainly from the tourist trade and the sale of craft products. There is one main town, known simply as “Hydra port”. It consists of a crescent-shaped harbor, around which is centered a strand of restaurants, shops, markets, and galleries that cater to tourists and locals (Hydriots).

Nafplio is a seaport town in the Peloponnese in Greece that has expanded up the hillsides near the north end of the Argolic Gulf. The town was an important seaport held under a succession of royal houses in the Middle Ages as part of the lordship of Argos and Nauplia, held initially by the de la Roche following the Fourth Crusade before coming under the Republic of Venice and, lastly, the Ottoman Empire.

Poros is a small Greek island-pair in the southern part of the Saronic Gulf, about 31 nautical miles south from Piraeus and separated from the Peloponnese by a 200 m wide sea channel, with the town of Galatas on the mainland across the strait. The ancient name of Poros was Pogon. Like other ports in the Saronic, it is a popular weekend destination for Athenian travellers. Poros consists of two islands: Sphairia, the southern part, which is of volcanic origin, where today’s city is located, and Kalaureia.

Spetsai is a hilly and well-wooded island off the south-west coast of the Argolida. No motor vehicles are allowed on Spetses apart from public service vehicles. In ancient times, it was known as Pityoussa, and later as Petses. The island is now an independent municipality, with no internal boundaries within the municipality. The town of Spetses is the only large settlement on the island.