SAILING ITINERARIES IN ARGOSARONIC GULF, ARGOLIC GULF AND PELOPONNESE COAST

ATHENS: The city of the Olympic idea, the crossroad of west and east cultural & fashion events. Filled with contrasts, ancient & Byzantine, neoclassical & modern, crowed & solitary, is a “must” for visitors of Greece. Sights: Acropolis, Parthenon, Theatre of Dionysus communicated with the Herod Atticus Odium where festivals are hosted every summer, the National Museum among 18 museums. Plaka, the oldest & most picturesque and attractive corner with narrow alleys flanked by single storey houses set next to elegant mansions, Lykabettus, clad in pinewoods & crowned by the white chapel of St.George offering a panoramic view over the entire city, Keramikos with tavernas & cafes for tranquillity and numerous other highlights.

AEGINA: A favorite yachtsmen’ island near by Athens, with a busy all year town. The fish and the fruit market close to the port remind of a bazaar. Sights: The remains of the Temple of Aphrodite.

POROS: A small islet separated to Peloponese by a narrow channel. Picturesque and attractive, the town is built on rocky slopes covered with pine trees and attracts yachting friends all year. Sights: Temple of Poseidon, Lemon Forest.

ANCIENT EPIDAVROS: From whichever direction one wishes to approach the area of Epidavros, either from the north following the captivating coastline from Corinth, or from Nafplio via Lygourio, you will be utterly impressed by the natural beauty that has brought both men and gods to this place. On the ridges of Mount Akra with pine trees descending from its sides all the way down to the waters of Epidavros bay, the city of Ancient Epidavros is built where the actual ancient civilization of Epidavros flourished, not far away from the Sanctuary of Asklipios and the well-known ancient theatre. The Small theatre of Epidavros with its 6,000 seats, hosts high quality cultural and artistic events and celebrations and was discovered in the same area of the peninsula in a well-preserved condition.

HYDRA: A mountainous island close to Athens attracts visitors all year round. Popular worldwide for the historical town, which is built amphitheatrically around the picturesque port, is a favourite resort of rich & famous. Absence of vehicles makes Hydra peaceful during the day, when the night becomes crowded due to the intense nightlife.

SPETSES: A green island with pine trees and a beautiful old harbour with neo-classic   mansions.

NAFPLIO:  The ex capitol of Greece, divided in new and old town, marked by Roman, Byzantine & Venetian civilization. Sights: Three castles from each civilization.

KIPARISSIA: A beautiful town divided in the new and old one, expanding to green valleys and fertile land. Sights: Castles.

MONEMVASSIA: A Byzantine place in Greece connected to Peloponese through a strip of land, with remains of a fortress wall and numerous Byzantine churches, is a must for visitors who love history and past.

ELAFONISSOS:  A small islet close to Kithira well known for white sandy beaches, turquoise crystal waters and fresh fish.