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.
Catamaran
Moondance
10
2023
13.99 m
4
4
4
600 lt
1040 lt
Full Batten
Furling
Catamaran
Spring
12
2024
15.35 m
6
4
4
830 lt
1040 lt
Full Batten
Furling
Catamaran
Galaxy
10
2022
13.99 m
4
4
4
600 lt
1040 lt
Full Batten
Furling
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Catamaran
Kebitree
10
2023
11.93 m
4
4
4
530 lt
300 lt
Full Batten
Furling
Catamaran
Krista
8
2024
13.99 m
4
5
5
600 lt
1040 lt
Full Batten
Furling
Catamaran
Doris
10
2020
11.74 m
4
4
4
600 lt
400 lt
Full Batten
Furling
Catamaran
Mythos
13
2024
15.35 m
6
5
5
830 lt
1040 lt
Full Batten
Furling
Sailing yacht
Lewissa
9
2022
14.9 m
4
4
4
530 lt
250 lt
Furling
Furling
Sailing yacht
Spyros
11
2022
15.94 m
5
3
3
730 lt
400 lt
Furling
Furling
Sailing yacht
Lella Belle
10
2024
14.6 m
5
3
3
570 lt
200 lt
Furling
Furling
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.