Athens - All time classic
One of the earliest cities in human history is Athens. Some of the greatest minds in history have called this Greek city‚ which is regarded as one of the world's cultural centers‚ home. The city's long‚ 3‚400-year history is attested to by impressive historical sites like the Parthenon.
The birthplace of democracy and the foundation of western civilization are both typically referred to as Athens. This is as a result of the effects it has had on a large portion of the European continent. Despite not being immediately on the shore‚ the city-state of Athens was a strong force on the Mediterranean at its height. Athens was able to expand its influence well beyond the Greek peninsula because to the adjacent port of Piraeus‚ one of the busiest and largest ports in the modern world.
Athens is a thriving city today‚ with millions of sailiors yearly who are interested in culture. In Piraeus‚ there are many marinas that are perfect for exploring the magnificent Greek islands.
Sailing yacht
Leandros D
10
2012
15.36 m
4
5
5
1000 lt
235 lt
Furling
Furling
Sailing yacht
Dream
10
2023
14.6 m
5
3
3
570 lt
200 lt
Full Batten
Furling
Sailing yacht
Manitu
11
2008
15.62 m
5
3
3
930 lt
400 lt
Standard
Furling
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Sailing yacht
O51.1-22-KT
8
2022
15.94 m
4
4
4
770 lt
400 lt
Furling
Furling
Sailing yacht
Promise
10
2011
15.36 m
4
5
5
980 lt
400 lt
Full Batten
Furling
Sailing yacht
Aurelia
8
2018
14.43 m
4
4
4
640 lt
240 lt
Full Batten
Furling
Sailing yacht
BavC57-21
10
2021
16.73 m
4
4
4
540 lt
420 lt
Furling
Furling
Sailing yacht
B51-15-TG
10
2015
15.5 m
5
3
3
560 lt
300 lt
Furling
Furling
Sailing yacht
ALKYON
11
2023
14.42 m
4
4
4
640 lt
240 lt
Full Batten
Furling
Sailing yacht
ARTEMIS
12
2020
15.55 m
5
4
4
450 lt
280 lt
Full Batten
Self Tacking
Why you should select a sailing vacation in Athens
Greece is renowned for having stunning islands and a stunning coastline‚ making it one of the best places to sail in the Mediterranean. You may experience both the natural beauty of the Greek islands and the cultural history of the Greek capital by starting your sailing vacation in Athens. The islands in the Argo-Saronic Gulf‚ which are only a short sail from the busy port of Piraeus‚ are favored by sailors for their peace and beauty. Less experienced sailors will benefit from sailing the southern shore of the Attica peninsula because of the big bay's protection from strong winds and choppy waters. Large‚ well-equipped marinas like Zea or Flisvos‚ which provide everything you'll need for your sailing vacation‚ can be found all around Athens.
What to anticipate from the sailing conditions in Athens
The Mediterranean climate that Athens enjoys has hot‚ dry summers and moderate‚ wet winters. The coldest month of the year is December‚ with average wintertime temperatures of roughly 10 °C. Summertime brings consistently higher than 30 °C temperatures along with much less precipitation. Less experienced sailors prefer to cruise the area near Athens because of its protected location in the Saronic Bay. During July and August‚ the Aegean Sea frequently experiences strong gusts known as "Meltemi." Meltemi are frigid winds that originate in the north and northeast and might start abruptly before continuing for several days.