Sunsail Sailing Holidays in Greece

Bases

  • Sporades - Milina
  • Ionian - Vounaki and Vonitsa
  • Saronic Gulf - Epidavros

THE SPORADES

Known by the Greeks as “the green islands,” the waters around the Sporades in the Gulf of Volvos tend to be sheltered with idyllic sailing conditions and many protected spots to anchor safely for the night. The Sporades lie in the shimmering waters off the eastern coast of Greece where you can unwind and enjoy fine sandy beaches, pine perfumed hillsides, ancient ruins and abundant sea life.

THE IONIAN

The Ionian Sea boasts ideal wind and sailing conditions, a myriad of anchorages, quiet fishing villages and lively resorts all dotted among lush green islands. These ideal sailing conditions combined with wonderful cuisine and culture make the Ionian a superb holiday choice.

THE SARONIC GULF

Discover a mythological land dotted with ancient ruins, striking architecture, quaint waterside towns and rugged hillsides.  Fly into Athens and spend a few days in this fascinating city or head straight to the town of Epidavros to begin your adventure in the Peloponnese.

WIND AND SAILING CONDITIONS

IONIAN : Prevailing winds in the south of the Ionian Sea blow from the northwest at 5 to 15 knots, occasionally up to 20 knots.The Northern Ionian can be slightly more demanding but is made easier by line of sight navigation.

SPORADES : Trade winds blow mainly from the northeast between 10 to 20 knots, with a tendency to be stronger in July and August.

SARONIC GULF: Consistent steady winds which drop in the evening.  Mediterranean climate.

YOUR SAILING CHOICES

  • Flotilla
  • Bareboat Charter
  • Skippered Charter
  • Watersports Club/Beach Resort
  • Club Bareboat
  • Club Flotilla

WATERSPORTS BEACH RESORTS

  • Vounaki

HOW TO GET THERE

IONIAN
Fly to Prevaza – Vounaki is approx. a 30 minute transfer

SPORADES
Fly to Volos or Skiathos – Transfer is approx. 2 hours

SARONIC GULF
Fly to Athens – Epidavros is approx. a 2 hour transfer

LANGUAGE

Greek

CURRENCY

Euro

RECOMMENDED READING

Greek Waters Pilot by Rod Heikell
Ionian by Rod Heikell

SEASON

May to October

BOOKINGS & MORE INFORMATION

Contact Sunsail for more details on our bases in Greece.

2010 Worldwide Brochure - Mediterranean Section 2010 Worldwide Brochure - Mediterranean Section (546.68 KB)

2008-09 Ionian Yacht Charter Rates 2008-09 Ionian Yacht Charter Rates (56.64 KB)

2008-09 Sporades & Saronic Gulf Yacht Charter Rates 2008-09 Sporades & Saronic Gulf Yacht Charter Rates (56.58 KB)