Greece is a large country in south eastern Europe consisting of two mainland peninsulas and thousands of islands throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas. Greece is known for its beautiful beaches, from the black sands of Santorini to the party resorts of Mykonos, and offers a good introduction for new sailors via the many offered flotilla sailing holidays.
"Greece (Greek: Ελλάδα, romanized: Elláda, [eˈlaða]), officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country located in Southeastern Europe. Its population is approximately 10.7 million as of 2021; Athens is its largest and capital city, followed by Thessaloniki. Situated on the southern tip of the Balkans, Greece is located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. It shares land borders with Albania to the northwest, North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to the northeast. The Aegean Sea lies to the east of the mainland, the Ionian Sea to the west, the Cretan Sea and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Greece has the longest coastline on the Mediterranean Basin and the 11th longest coastline in the world at 13,676 km (8,498 mi) in length, featuring many islands, of which 227 are inhabited. Eighty percent of Greece is mountainous, with Mount Olympus being the highest peak at 2,918 metres (9,573 ft). The country consists of nine traditional geographic regions: Macedonia, Central Greece, the Peloponnese, Thessaly, Epirus, the Aegean Islands (including the Dodecanese and Cyclades), Thrace, Crete, and the Ionian Islands.
Greece is considered the cradle of Western civilization, being the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy, Western literature, historiography, political science, major scientific and mathematical principles, theatre and the Olympic Games. From the eighth century BC, the Greeks were organised into various independent city-states, known as poleis (singular polis), which spanned the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Philip II of Macedon united most of present-day Greece in the fourth century BC, with his son Alexander the Great rapidly conquering much of the ancient world, from the eastern Mediterranean to India. The subsequent Hellenistic period saw the height of Greek culture and influence in antiquity. Greece was annexed by Rome in the second century BC, becoming an integral part of the Roman Empire and its continuation, the Byzantine Empire, which was culturally and linguistically predominantly Greek. The Greek Orthodox Church, which emerged in the first century AD, helped shape modern Greek identity and transmitted Greek traditions to the wider Orthodox world. After falling under Ottoman rule in the mid-15th century, Greece emerged as a modern nation state in 1830 following a war of independence. The country's rich historical legacy is reflected in part by its 18 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Greece is a unitary parliamentary republic, and a developed country, with an advanced high-income economy, and a high quality of life, ranking simultaneously very high in the Human Development Index. Its economy is the largest in the Balkans, where it is an important regional investor. A founding member of the United Nations, Greece was the tenth member to join the European Communities (precursor to the European Union) and has been part of the Eurozone since 2001. It is also a member of numerous other international institutions, including the Council of Europe, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), and the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF). Greece's unique cultural heritage, large tourism industry, prominent shipping sector and geostrategic importance classify it as a middle power." Wikipedia
Latest Reviews
Platys Gialos
3.4
A crowded beach resort with sun loungers at €120 for two. But if you anchor you can watch the bucket and spade brigade from the pleasure of your teak deck.
Ermoupolis Harbour
4.3
A pretty lively quayside with a row of taverna's, coffee shops and bars. Town rides up the hillside to two peaks with a church on the top of each.
Mikinos Old Harbour
3.6
A pretty harbour (no anchoring or mooring for visiting craft, use new harbour and seabus to old harbour) with a parade of taverna's that are generally expensive. Short walk into Mykonos's little Venice and the pretty windy narrow streets filled with bustling shops and bars.
Mikinos New Harbour
2.8
The new harbour is pretty basic, a couple of nearby shops across the road, and a dusty gravel parking lot around the two pontoons. A very good taverna up the road and a regular seabus into central Mykonos provide some distraction.
Mykonos
4.2
We walked into Mykonos old town from a wonderful hotel 15min walk away with spectacular views. The town was bustling with music, bars and eateries twisted into the narrow windy corridor streets. A touch expensive but certainly worth a visit.
Kiriacoulis Sailing
1.8
Horrible, horrible. I saw bad reviews before I booked and figured only people who have bad experiences leave reviews. The boats are old and poorly maintained. Let me tell you: the sail TORE IN HALF during our trip. I asked to speak to the Athens manager and he hung up on me when I asked him to help us out. Truly awful. Avoid at all costs.
Kiriacoulis Sailing
1.2
Its a trap. We rented two boats in Mykonos. Neither of them was operational. In one damaged engine cooling. In the second, the sail is stuck. If it weren't for an experienced skipper, we would have gone to sea. There, the engine would seize, and the sail, pulled on the capstan, would surely break off. The company would have asked for money for the "damaged" yachts. After a report we waited 3 days for reactions from the company. We finally flew to Athens ourselfs. No more.
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10 . One House Cove |
11 . Odyseas Marina |
12 . Polis Cove |
14 . Vasiliki Harbour |
15 . Agia Pelagia Harbour |
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18 . Nidri Quay |
19 . Syvota Quay |
20 . Spartakhori Quay |
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22 . Atheni Quay |
23 . Frikes Harbour |
24 . Ithaki Quay |
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26 . Pergiali Quay |
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28 . Palairos Harbour |
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30 . Argostoli Quay |
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2 . Fiskardo
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4 . Asos
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5 . Gaios
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7 . Varvara
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8 . Agia Effimia
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9 . Mesolongi
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10 . Vasiliki
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11 . Corfu
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12 . Kioni
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13 . Nydri
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14 . Agkonas
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15 . Poros |
16 . Vathi
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17 . Lefkada
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19 . Kassiopi
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20 . Preveza |
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22 . Palaiokastritsa
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24 . Trizonia
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26 . Sami
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27 . Monemvasia |
28 . Syvota
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29 . Aegina
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30 . Kamarai
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