7 days sailing around the Saronic Islands

Hydra is a stunning Saronic Island known for its car-free charm, elegant stone mansions, and vibrant arts scene. It’s a favourite getaway for Athenians and travellers looking for a mix of history, culture, and relaxation. The island has no cars or motorbikes, making it a peaceful and scenic destination. The town is filled with beautiful stone houses, museums, and old naval mansions.

Belonging to the Saronic gulf, this part of Greece has a different taste to the Cycladic one with trees close to the sea and tranquil water. Enjoy lunch on board your charter yacht before cruising to the main port where you will spend the night. There is a wonderful opportunity here to take an excursion through the old town on a chariot. From 1821 to 1832 Spetses Isla played an important role in the Greek War of Independence in fighting against the Turks, and was the home of celebrated war heroine Bouboulina.

Adamantas, Milos’ port, is built in the safe arms of a cove and it’s considered one of the biggest natural ports in Mediterranean Sea. The homonym village was built in 1835 from Cretes and particularly Sfakianous, who found shelter in the island after their ineffective rebellion against Turkish. It is erected according to the traditional architecture of Cyclades islands. Adamantas is the most developed tourist resort in Milos. Around the port you will find a lot of hotels, rooms to let, coffeehouses, taverns and bars. Many of the public services have their headquarters in Adamantas. It is worth seeing the church of Trinity built in the 17th century. Distinguishes for its special architecture and the rare icons it has. You can visit the beaches of Lagada and Papikinou that has been awarded with the Blue Flag. They are two beautiful beaches with crystal blue waters.

The name Polyaigos means “many goats, and these are also the only inhabitants of the island. Polyaigos is a barren island but there are some nice beaches, mainly in the south. On Polyaigos you can also find the rare and protected Mediterranean monk seal. The beautiful unspoilt scenery and beautiful beaches are only accessible to people with a private boat because there are no ferries going to the island of Polyaigos.

This destination is well known for having an incredible night scene so pace yourself throughout the day to prepare for the evening’s festivities. On arrival at the island, you can take some time to relax on the popular sandy beaches or jump straight in to exploring the terrain by moving up into the hills to see the 16th-century windmills. Most of the windmills were built by the Venetians but some construction work was not completed until the early 20th century.

Syros island in Greece belongs to the Cyclades island group and its authentic style combined with a calm atmosphere are ideal for visitors seeking a destination less busy than the neighbouring islands of Santorini, Mykonos or Paros. Syros is popular among families and couples and the architecture of its main towns is one of the island’s biggest highlights!

Kythnos is a beautiful mountainous island that sits on the west part of the Cyclades island group. Boasting a wild natural landscape, an elegant architecture and a selection of stunning beaches, Kythnos island is arguably one of the most beautiful Greek islands. Thanks to its proximity to Athens, Kythnos is a popular destination for quick getaways from the Greek capital. Kythnos Greece is also a perfect base for island hopping to the nearby islands of Kea, Serifos, and Sifnos.