Endless hours on the beach, neglecting the blue horizon, the night sky and stars. Early in the morning a cup of coffee, pyjamas as swimwear and after that dive to the "big blue". Just you and your mate, in remote bays, and yet in the most popular islands. The cruising vacations are a lifestyle, which nevertheless can be followed by all.
Let's begin our cruising journey from Paros Island. The advantage of Paros depends on the fact that Paros lies precisely at the center of the Cyclades with many islands around, therefore making your travelling trips in Greece an ideal option.
This gives you the chance to sail out every day, no matter where the wind blows from, making your islands hopping a dream.
There are so many choices therefore lots of anchorages to remain even in really rough conditions, that sailing is safe and pleasurable even for fairly inexperienced crews.
Day 1: Set sail around Paros for your first destination, Naxos. Depending on the weather conditions it's going to take 3-4 hours cruising. Naxos is one of the greatest islands of the Cyclades with great interest and numerous sights. Don't miss out on the sunset at the ancient temple of Apollo, simply a few meters away from the marina. Grilled octopus with "ouzo" is a "need to" here.
Day 2: Today set sail south following the west coast of Naxos winding up in the southernmost of the island, at Kalando bay. In the mid way we will stop at a nice anchorage, Roga, for swimming and lunch. Kalando is a special place. It is not a town, however it offers a perfect shelter for the private yacht. It's an isolated area with a long sandy beach and many kilometers of tracks by the beachfront, suitable for treking in the pure nature. For supper a kiosk run by a local shepherd provides BBQ just with local items. Do not expect high-ends here. Undoubtedly, it's going to be your favorite location at the end.
Day 3: Set sail from Kalando heading for Koufonisi. A brief stop at a terrific area, called Rina, where you can swim inside a sea cave. Fantastic colors everywhere.Koufonisi without a doubt the most stunning of the small Cyclades islands with numerous sandy beaches all around. Rent a bicycle and check out all of them. Supper at "Captain Nicolas" location runs out any sort of settlement in addition to a frozen mojito at the windmill bar simply above the marina.
Day 4: If the wind is strong, remain in the area visiting the close-by island of Kato Koufonisi and swim in the crystal clear waters, snorkelling or go hiking around. Since the substantial island of Naxos to the north obstructs the wind in order to make our life on board more comfy, the area is extremely protected from huge waves. In the afternoon return to the very same marina in Pano Koufonisi.
In case that the weather condition allows set sail to Amorgos, the island of the "Huge blue" movie. Rent a bike or an automobile here to explore the wild appeal of this heaven. Go to the well-known abbey with the breath taken view from its veranda and attempt "rakomelo", the local alcohol beverage. Dinner at "Xilokeratidi" is going to be a memorable romantic occasion by the beach.
Day 5: Iraklia is another island of the "Minor Cyclades" which is worth to be checked out especially for those who want to experience small, peaceful, charming and separated locations, agent of the Greek spirit. So after a short stop for swimming at Antikeros on our way from Amorgos to Iraklia we will end up at the attractive port of the island.
Here you can swim to the nearby beach, diving from the luxury yacht and hiking around taking pleasure in the pure nature. Supper at Iraklia implies fresh fish and the local tavernas more congenial than anywhere else are ready to satisfy your expectations.
Day 6: Antiparos, the last island of your sailing cruise. After a 4-5 hours sailing trip and of course after the important stop for lunch and swimming we end up in Antiparos late in the afternoon.
Day 7: Prior to setting sail for your last destination visit the cave of Antiparos. Buses are available simply 100 meters far from the yacht. On your return on board leave instantly for a good anchorage at a small island north of Antiparos with crystal clear water. The afternoon has actually already come along with the farewell time.
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