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, Ellada, [eˈlaða]), officially the Hellenic Republic, known also as Hellas, is a country located in Southeast Europe. Its population is approximately 10.7 million as of 2018; Athens, the nation's capital, is its largest city, followed by Thessaloniki.
Situated on the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula, 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, Western drama and the Olympic Games. From the eighth century B.C., the Greeks were organised into various independent city-states, known as poleis (singular polis), which spanned the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Philip of Macedon united most of present-day Greece in the fourth century B.C., 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 B.C., becoming an integral part of the Roman Empire and its successor, the Byzantine Empire, which adopted the Greek language and culture. The Greek Orthodox Church, which emerged in the first century A.D., helped shape modern Greek identity and transmitted Greek traditions to the wider Orthodox world. After falling under Ottoman dominion 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 developed country with an advanced high-income economy, a high quality of life, and a very high standard of living. 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
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Sarande
4.2
An off the beaten track excursion to Albania. Surprisingly cheap and friendly with much more to see than we had expected. A pleasant trip with no trouble at all.
Corfu
4.8
Fantastic afternoon walking and exploring the streets of corfu on the other side of the fort from where we anchored.
Ydra
4.5
Issues with crossed anchors in the marina but a spectacular setting well worth a visit. Ponies on the quayside. Winding through white washed streets.
Aegina
4.6
Moored up on a busy quay with a Med mooring squeezed in between two yachts. Caught a ferry to Poros to keep our spot along the quay. Lovely bars and restaurants.
Monemvasia
4.7
Amazing! Such a beautiful setting on a cliff side with tiny little cubby houses and the smell of figs in the air. A steep zig-zag path up through the village to reach a spectacular panorama.
Porto Kagio
4.3
Picturesque anchorage to reach by boat in a remote village with a single main street and only a couple of restaurants (all good).
Methoni
4.3
We anchored in the bay and visited the stunning fort centuries old. A popular spot and beautiful sunset.
Katakolo
3.4
A decent harbour with the odd cruise ship and only 37km from Olympia the birth place of the Olympic games.
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2 . Skorpios Charter Ltd |
3 . Kiriacoulis Sailing |
4 . Dream Yacht Charter |
5 . Dream Yacht Charter |
6 . Sunsail Yacht Charter |
7 . Sunsail Yacht Charter |
8 . Istion Yachting Lefkas |
9 . The Moorings |
10 . The Moorings |
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1 . Vathy Quay |
2 . Kioni Quay |
3 . Gerolimnionas Cove |
4 . Lefkas Marina |
5 . Abelike Bay |
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7 . One House Cove |
8 . Odyseas Marina |
9 . Polis Cove |
10 . Levkas Harbour |
11 . Nidri Quay |
12 . Syvota Quay |
13 . Vasiliki Harbour |
14 . Spartakhori Quay |
15 . Agrios Quay |
16 . Atheni Quay |
17 . Frikes Harbour |
18 . Ithaki Quay |
19 . Aetos Bay |
20 . Pergiali Quay |
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22 . Palairos Harbour |
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24 . Argostoli Quay |
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26 . Lixouri Marina |
27 . Fiskardho Quay |
28 . Ayios Eufimia Quay Harbour |
29 . Sami Harbour |
30 . Sami Harbour West Harbour |
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1 . Fiskardo
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2 . Vasiliki
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3 . Kioni
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4 . Vathi
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5 . Lefkada
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6 . Gaios
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7 . Antipaxos
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8 . Nydri
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9 . Kassiopi
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10 . Kalamos
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11 . Spartokhorion
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12 . Asos
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13 . Agia Effimia
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14 . Mesolongi
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16 . Trizonia
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18 . Corfu
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19 . Frikes
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20 . Monemvasia |
21 . Aegina
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22 . Poros |
23 . Nafpaktos |
24 . Perdhika
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25 . Ydra
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26 . Preveza |
27 . Porto Kagio |
28 . Methoni |
29 . Sarande |
30 . Syvota
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