Covid-19 Free Boat Holiday Guide: Where can you travel in Europe? What are the travel conditions, especially without quarantine? Where Is It Safe?

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Rotterdam, Netherlands

Created on May 25, 2021

May 25, 2021

Categories: Destination

We definitely deserve a good holiday. The best option to get rid of the effects of claustrophobic life that has been going on for more than a year is undoubtedly a yacht holiday. Fortunately, the borders started to re-open with the spread of vaccination. Sea symbolizing freedom is the best option for regeneration. Moreover, a holiday away from mass tourism and crowds is the safest for the pandemic conditions that still continue, even if the effects have diminished. However, travel restrictions can still confuse us. We have compiled information about Europe's best routes and country by country Covid-19 regulations for you ...

Croatia

Since April 1, tourists who submit their vaccination documents or prove that they have had Covid-19 can enter Croatia without the need for a 10-day quarantine.

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With over thousand islands, each very close to one other, the Croatian Adriatic region is truly an island hopping paradise. The Dalmatian coast in Southern Croatia has options for nature lovers as well as entertainment seekers. The islands in the north, on the other hand, offer a different yet wonderful experience with the traces of Italian culture.

Greece

As of May 14, tourists from EU, US, UK and Israel are allowed to visit Greece if they are fully vaccinated or test negative for Covid-19. The seven-day quarantine and the curfew that started at midnight are not applicable to tourists.

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Greece is a widespread coastal country with around 6,000 islands scattered across the Ionian Sea and the Aegean Sea. With the iconic landscapes of the Cyclades, the islands and shores of the Ionian Sea that combine Greek and Italian styles, and the pearl-like islands of the Dodecanese between Samos and Rhodes offer a thousand kinds of pleasure. The bohemian Hydra and virgin islands of the Saronic Gulf are also worth seeing.

Turkey

As of May 15, PCR testing will not be requested at entering Turkey from these countries: Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, Israel, Japan, United Kingdom, Latvia, Luxembourg, Ukraine and Estonia. It is sufficient for citizens of the remaining countries to have a PCR test 72 hours before the flight time. Children aged between 0-6 are not requested to have a PCR test.

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The southwestern part of Turkey promises you an unforgettable holiday with its magnificent bays, turquoise sea, sunken treasures and rich history. Starting from Bodrum, Marmaris, Göcek and Fethiye, you can choose a route where you can spend the night in quiet coves that combine green and blue, or stop by chirpy marinas, restaurants and pleasant places.

France

France has reached its target of 20 million people whose first dose of vaccine has been completed by May 15. France is opening to tourism on June 9, with the number of daily cases dropping significantly. With a mobile phone application that will be available soon, everyone's vaccine and / or Covid-19 test results will be checked quickly and transitions will be made easier. France is also working on a system similar to traffic lights (red, orange and green). The rules to be announced soon will determine which country's citizens can enter the country under what conditions. While the EU countries where vaccination is carried out well can easily travel by taking the green color, different measures may be applied for those who receive other colors depending on the risk situation.

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Southern France coastal region provide great pleasures with its small yet charming fishing towns along with its high-end luxury getaways such as Nice and St. Tropez. With the inland waterways, you can reach the vineyards of France and medieval towns. Mountainous, green Corsica, formed by violent volcanic eruptions, awaits those who want a more relaxing holiday with its calm bays.

Italy

Italy was opened to UK, EU and Israeli travelers with vaccination certificates by May 16. Touritsts are expected to show a Covid-19 negative document taken within 72 hours, even if they have the vaccine. Although the details are not yet clear, Italy plans to expand to other countries as of June.

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Italy, one of the most popular destinations of the summer months, is breathtaking with its islands and shores. Tuscan beaches await sailors with its small towns, golden sandy beaches and great winds. The islands of Elba, Ischia, Capri, Sardinia and Sicily are the center of attraction for those who want to stay away from the coast, while Amalfi offers a unique option with its coves away from the crowd.

Montenegro

Adults and children over the age of five will be able to enter the country with any one of these conditions without the need for quarantine: a negative Covid-19 test result, antibody test not older than 30 days or vaccine certification.

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Montenegro, which sailors have rediscovered in recent years, has 293 kilometers of coastline in the Adriatic Sea. Surrounded by high mountains as the name suggests, Montenegro is unique, especially with the Boka Bay, the southernmost fjord of the European continent. Listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, with its indented fjord surrounded by mountains, small coastal towns with Venetian-style tile roofs, mountain villages and deep blue sea, it is a must-see holiday route for sailing enthusiasts.

Portugal

As of May 17, Portugal announced that it is opened to the UK as well as the citizens of the EU / Schengen area. There is no quarantine period, and negative Covid-19 testing is required from anyone over the age of two.

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Portugal offers diverse beautiful experiences with its 1,000 km of coastline stretching from Porto to the Algarve Region in the south. The beaches on the ocean can be a little windy, but the Algarve is a welcoming region for novice sailors, with its calm waters and beaches. The two autonomous regions of Portugal, the Azores and the Madeira Islands, are quite different with their subtropical climates and even rainforests. These islands are also very suitable for dolphin and whale watching.

Canary Islands

The region of Spain with the least Covid-19 cases is open to EU citizens, as well as tourists from Australia, China, South Korea, New Zealand, Rwanda, Thailand and Singapore. Tourists with a negative Covid-19 test result can enter the islands with no quarantine period.

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The Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the coast of northwestern Africa, are rocky volcanic isles known for their black- and white- sand beaches. The Canary Islands, consisting of seven main islands and their islets, are attractive with their villages and towns where you can see the traces of the colonial period as well as cities with nightlife and shopping opportunities.