Tinos sailing 2015

Posted on September 30, 2015 in Cycladic islands, Greek Islands

Tinos the fourth biggest island of Cyclades island complex! Located at the northern part of Cyclades with about 8.574 people as permanent residents and an area of 195 square kilometers waiting for you to explore it. Excellent Mediterranean climate with acceptable temperatures during the summer and not very strong winter is an ideal destination for all travelers. Not a very crowded place make it ideal for family vacations or for couples who want to relax for some days and leave behind the city rush!
Tinos is well known also for Church of the Evangelistria of Tinos, a place where wonders are taking place as locals and many more people say after doing a.

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You can visit Tinos with ferry or your own boat and when you arrive you will find a really interesting port. It is “splitted” by a physical pier at the center where these days is completely rebuilded for the interests of the port. Once again we have been there with a sailing yacht from our favorite team in grecce, yachtsailing.gr.

tinos island while sailing

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After 9 interesting hours of sailing we moored our boat at this amazing port and we have been for a small walk to the streets. You will find near many hotels and coffee shops for a fast espresso shot to recharge your batteries or a snack for some more energy! Get ready to explore with us this amazing island! We are sure that after reading this article you will understand what is waiting for you and how much it worth it to plan and come here!

tinos church, hundrends of stairs to walk

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The first night we stay onboard to relax but the next day morning after a strong breakfast we decided to explore the sightseens of this island. We started from the Marble Museum where we saw many sculptures and we learnt about the technique they use to make all these amazing things! You will be amazed of how they handle the marble to give it shape!  An other interesting museum to visit is the one of cartoon scetches. It is strange, isn’t it? You will meet very interesting drawings from well known greek cartoonists. You wil find many interesting material and historical pages about them, so in case you do not know about them you will be amazed of their history!
An interesting museum also is the Pottery museum where you will find many interesting information of this other unique art! Do not forget about Church of the Evangelistria of Tinos as we already said!

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After all these we are sure you will need to take a dive to freshen yourself! There are many interesting beaches on this island to visit and we really suggest you to start from “Agios sostis”  near the main port!A shallow beach with an amazing view to Mykonos and a beautiful church builded on a rock!A you your other choises are “Agios Fokas” , just some steps away from the main port with amazing sand and pebbles, ideal for all ages and it is one of the biggest beaches of Tinos also.  Laouti near Agia Kiriaki is an organized beach ideal for watersports due to amazing sea bottom. “Pachia Ammos” it means “Fat sand” and as you may understand the grains of sand are bigger than other beaches! Golden sand with  Green-Blue waters are waiting for you to dive and then enjoy the Greek sun on this amazing Desert-like beach!  Ask about how you can go up to “Fourni” A really secret location with crystal clear blue waters ideal to relax out of rush! A  little bit far away from the main port and accessible only from sea with a boat at the northwest side of the island.  Visit also, Kolimpithra, Apothikes and Livada. They are all from the other side of Tinos and they are all unique.

sailing at beaches of Tinos

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It really worth it to take your boat and start exploring around Tinos. You will find really many beaches where are all magical, one by one! Idyllic bays  with calm crystal clear waters are ideal for anchoring your boat and dive the blue waters.  You must visit Tinos to understand this experience !

If you get hungry, Tinos can give you the best tastes you can imagine! There are many Greek taverns with fresh fish and other seafood and not only! While exploring this island with our boat we had the chance to see many places where food is served and most of them are really awesome.

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Try to take a look to our small list :

 

“O Ntinos”

Amazing view just some meters away of the sea wave, a place built on some rocks with Delicious Fresh sea food and Fish! Great Service and price if  you combine it with the quantity! Located at “Giannakis Bay”

 

“Mpee”

As we the Greeks say for the speech of Goats and Sheeps (Translate it to your own language please!)  A really good Grill tavern waiting for you to taste it’s specialities. Located at “Triantados” At one of the highest points of Tinos. You may already thinking of the view during your lunch or dinner…

 

“Agapios Kamara”

A classic stone built building with amazing view at Tinos.  Traditional Greek tastes are waiting for you to enjoy them at a beautiful place. Very good service and amazing staff that make you feel like one of them, like a local!

 

“Itan ena mikro karavi”

It was a small ship… is the name of this restaurant near the main port . It’s name is from an old story-song for kids.  A beautifull shade is waiting for you to relax and enjoy your meal and local wine from the owners!

 

“San to Alati”

Located at Agios Fokas with amazing view of the sea!  You will be amazed if you visit it during the day while you see the crystal clear blue waters! Very good services with delicious dishes!

 

They are just our stops, if you visit Tinos yourself we would love to hear from you about more interesting restaurants.

accomondation in Tinos

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If you do not charter a boat or you have your own boat, it means that you may came with the ferry and for sure if you do not have friends there you will need a palce to stay overnight.   Visit “Anthia hotel”  at “Ksina”. A beautiful hotel to cover all your needs with amazing rooms and view. Friendly staff and good service. If you combine it with the very good prices it is let’s say what you need!

beer of tinos nisos

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At tinos you will find also a a Brewery, “Cyclades Microbrewery” where the “Nissos” Beer is born! A awarded beer with amazing taste!  You may already taste it at a restaurant but what is better than you visit the place that beer is made?  Ask for a meeting and the well experienced Alexandros Kouris (owner) and the other workers will let you know what you want! All the procedure with greek ingredients is Magical!

brewery in tinos, sailing experience

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These are only some words About the island of wonders. Tinos is a destination that you must visit.You will find many more activities and things to do and you will wish to have more time. A week or two will not be enough to explore this island. Locals are very lucky of hahing all these beauty just some steps away… You will understand when you live these experience yourself!

 

Take care!

 

Sailing Tinos 2015

Amorgos Sailing 2015

Posted on September 30, 2015 in Cycladic islands

Amorgos an other beautiful Cycladic island! It took it’s name from a plant called  “Amorgis” a flax variety. Located at the east side of Cycladic complex and it is about 136 miles away from peiraeus. A coastline of 126kilometers and an area of 121 square kilometers are waiting for you to explore step by step! You will also find to natural ports Katapola and Aigiali with the first to be the main one and the most protected from weather conditions.   Decide the way you want to visit this island and you will  be amazed. Ferry from peiraeus or your own boat?
It is a good question where we can answer you! If you go with ferry, you will need a place to stay overnight and also find a way to move around the island. If you do not have any friends there you will need a hotel or rental room. If you also want to move around you can choose between, taxi, local transportations or car/bike rentals. Except the money you will need for all of these, count that you will get tired soon. If you go with your own boat (rental or your own) you will have a place to stay, cook and do whatever you want and the most important! You can go wherever you want around the island and visit places that are accessible only from sea. Of course you will need to find other way to visit some sightseens but the cost is too small to be afraid of. Count the which way is better for you and if you finally decide about your own boat, ask yachtsailing.gr about more!

 

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When you finally arrive you will not see a “huge” town or something very big. Amorgos is divided into small villages and settlements. Your first stop should be Katapola as it is the main port as we said and the most “crowded” let’s say point of island and the one where you can find the most things to buy.
We moored our boat after 13 hours of sailing adventures at the Aegean we moored out boat at the port we said above and we have been out for a walk to calm down and also find a place for lunch!  We visited Diosmarimi as locals suggested us and we were very satisfied with the dishes we taste and also with the prices!

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After lunch we have been for a walk to the main road of the port an then we decided to visit “Chora” of Amorgos. It was something more than beautiful! A classic Cycladic city full of white and blue classic buildings! We visited “Gavras tower” a really interesting place to visit!
Based on Venetian architecture of 16th century.  You will also find many interesting churches while exploring amorgos. They are all unique with a history written for them!  Ask locals and you will understand more!  Other interesting places.  Katapola and  Aigiali has also many interesting places to explore but do not miss at “Kato Meria” the “Acropolis of Amorgos” or “Acropolis of Arkesini”! Maybe the most high altitude of the island make it ideal for the ancient years to be the most important spot of the island due to the view it gives you generously to the Aegean sea.

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We have been exploring th island for many hours by local transportation but there is nothing better than exploring with your boat. So the next day we decided to leave the ground of Amorgos and explore the sea around the island! We visited many beaches and they were all amazing. From where to start ?  Maybe “Agia Anna” was one from the best choises! Crystal clear waters with golden sand mixed with pebbles are really amazing. There is also a church near with the same name! About 3 miles away from “Chora”.  Not a very big beach but you will bea amazed with the landscape! Our next stop is Agios pavlos. Amagical beach with white sand and crystal clear blue waters!  We believe that you already have been to Aigiali and except walking you have been visited the amazing beach! It is one of the biggest and well known beaches in amorgos and it is really magical! Blue transparent waters with amazing sang make this beach ideal for relaxing for sunbathing under the greek hot sun! It is an organized beach with many interesting points near like café’s, taverns and bars an it is not very crowded!

agia anna beach reach with a sailing boat
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Near there there is also Nevrosos beach where you will find a pebbled coast at the one side of an amazing bay. Ideal to relax with friends during the night and enjoy the sky full of stars!
Maltezi-Katapola, a beach reached only from water. You are lucky if you have your own boat but if not you do not have to worry because there is a sea taxi only for this beach! Visit Katapola and the side pier of the port and you will find many boats where every 30 minutes leave for this destination! There is a small fee you pay during your way to this amazing bay.

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We hope you took a taste about what to expect from the beaches from Amorgos. They are all one by one unique and the only sure thing is that you want many time to explore them all. Sure there are many more we did not reach because we ran out of time but we hope next time to visit more.

We forget to tell you that near the port there are stands with some leaflets showing a map and interesting points of Amorgos! It is a blue folded leaflet shared every morning at many spots of Amorgos and if you are lucky and they do not run out just some minutes after they fill the stand you will take one.

sailing food tavern
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Are you interested of delicious tastes when you get hungry during your trip? Except Diosmarimi we already told you before some lines, there are many other places you must visit! If you are at Aigiali, visit “Amorgis” one of the most classic and well known restaurants of Amorgos! Traditional Greek food and delicacies from some of the experts of the kind!
Prices per person  10-15€ with very good service! Also “Capetan Dimos” is an other traditional Greek food tavern you must meet! Fresh fish and seafood for all of you in great prices!  Do you know “Le grand Bleu” movie filmed on Ios island? There is a restaurant with the same name at Amorgos with an amazing classic Cycladic building!

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All these are just some words for Amorgos. The only way to understand how amazing this island is, is to visit it! Decide when, how and who will be with you and schedule your trip.
It is a life experience like every island in Cyclades. Believe us it worth it to visit Amorgos and not only! We hope that our information are helpful for you and you will find these places as interesting as we did!

Take care!

 

-Sailing Amorgos 2015

Syros Sailing 2015

Posted on September 24, 2015 in Cycladic islands

Syros, the heart of Cyclades also the capital of this unique island complex “Ermoupoli”!
An other Cyclades beautiful island is waiting for you to explore it and earn beautiful life experiences! Located at the center of Cyclades with 84.069square kilometers of area and a population ov over 22.000 people it would be a really interesting destination as it is like a other civilization! It is 83 miles away from Athens and reachable with all transportations! Ferry, Airplane or your own boat is one of the vehicles where can bring you to this amazing island! Our decision was to charter a greek sailing boat from yachtsailing.gr with some of our friends in order to explore the island as more as possible!

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Syros island

The main port of the island is located at Ermoupolis and it is able to handle all kind of boats 365days/year. It is one of the biggest ports of Greece and maybe the biggest natural at mediterranean! Find an ideal location for you to moor your boat and you will be satisfied 100%. Near the road next of the port you will find many café’s and restaurants to stop and enjoy your drinks food or coffee  as we did after our trip. We decided to stay onboard for the first day in order to relax because of the strong winds during our trip.

Ermoupoli

The night passed fast with some beers and some well cooked food on our boat and the next morning we decided to start exploring. We prepared our breakfast with some delicious fried eggs and bread with honey, coffee and milk and then we wear our swimsuits. We wanted to be ready to dive after a walk in Ermoupolis because it was really hot!

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We started from miaouli square a historical place for syros, then we visited the town hall where we saw a beautifull old building. You will also find a Ecclesiastical Museum and a archaeological Museum where we decided to visit later, maybe the afternoon because it was something like 42 celcious under the sun!  Our next stop was Azolimnos Beach. It is 5 kilometers away from Ermoupolis and you can visit it by car or your own boat. We used the local bus with 1euro per person as our vehicle as it was just 10 minutes away!  It is beautiful beach with 3 piers ideal for diving and there are also many taverns and cafés near there where you can visit when you  leave from the beach!

This island has also many other intrestsing beaches where you have to visit as we did!

-Vari Beach

One of the most famous beaches of Syros located near the same name village. A small bay with crystal clear blue waters and an organized beach for all ages

-Megas Gialos Beach

At the southern of Ermoupolis, one of the biggest beaches of Syros , also organized.  Do not miss to visit the small church of Agios Antonios

-Galissa Beach

Golden sand and something more than crystal clear blue waters! A unique beach you will fall in love with! You will find watersports facilities and taverns near if you are hungry after swimming!

-Phoenix Beach.

A well protected bay from winds is waiting for you to swim at it’s blue waters! It is a point for all fishers also as this bay is full of fishes! You can also fish your own fishes and then bring them to a local tavern to cook it for you! If you do not want be sure that fresh fish is waiting for you at the restaurants and taverns near.

-Lia Beach

A silent beach of Syros accessible  by a sea or by 50minutes of walking into a small  path from Kampos village. A sea taxi is waiting also for you from Kini Village.

-Asteria Beach

It is one of the beaches inside Ermoupolis and it is located at the northest side of the port. There is a platform ideal for dives from 1.5meters!

-Lotos Beach

An other Silent beach of Syros with a small tavern near there. Crystal clear waters with a mix of sand and pebbles is waiting for you and your friends or family.  Reached by car or boat.

We already told you about some interesting spots to eat after swimming but there are also some more very very interesting places to visit and taste amazing dishes with traditional tastes! We tried most of them and they really worth it!

 

-Kouchico

At Ermoupolis, a really good restaurant to visit. A little bit expensive but it worth it. Amazing quality dishes with very good services and good quantity that will sate you!

 

-Mitsos Tavern

Also located at ermoupolis at a high point with amazing view of all the city! Delicious greek traditional dishes that will tempt your senses with its taste! Do not miss it!

 

-Anemologio

An amazing restaurant for all of you ideal for meeting special dishes with traditional greek-mediterranean ingredients. They will amaze you with their services and prices! We will go back if we visit Syros again!

mitsos at syros island

We may already told you about some sightseens but you do not have to miss some more!

Find and visit the local Library where is hosted to an old classic building since 1829 with about 45.000 books in it! It is probably the biggest you will find in Cyclades or maybe the unique one. There is also Agios Nikolaos church, builded in a unique shape! A “cross” is taking place like a buiding with 4 towers at the end of each side. A really interesting church with very big history! Ask locals and you will be amazed!

Near there at Agios Nikolaos, there is also an institute where you will some Movies to see on the big screen like cinema, theater with performances every day and some photo shows! They are all different so try to give a phone call at 00302281085730 and learn about the schedule.

 

After all these adventures we also wanted to go for a drink late at night and Ermoupolis is really interesting by night! Visit “Jar” Coctail Bar at the main road near the port and you will be amazed. You will understand yourself how magical this place is. Different from the others near it, is waiting for you to enjoy delicious cocktails! Combine it with the amazing view of the spot and your night will be beautiful!

korres at syros

We missed the maybe the most important thing! Did you know about “Loukoumi of Syros” ?

A greek traditional delight where is best made in Syros! Ask about “Korres Loukoumi Shop” where is a local producer and you will find it in amazing tastes! Its ingredients is mainly sugar flavored with Masticha or rose, bergamot and vanilla. All tastes are unique, find your favorite one and buy some! It really worth it as you can not find this delight easy back to your country. All these different tastes are available with an almond inside also called “deluxe”!

 

We hope you find our information usefull when you visit syros! It is a place you have to be at least one during your lifetime specially if you visit Greece! A must stop for all travel lovers and not only. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions! It’s our pleasure to hear you and help you! Take your friends or family and plan your trip! We hope hear from you soon! Take care!

 

-Sailing Syros 2015

Poros greek island sailing tour

Posted on September 10, 2015 in Saronic Gulf
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This time we visited Poros! One of the most well known and visited islands of Saronic Gulf, and also one of the best sailing destinations!  Also called “Kalavria” at ancient years. Its population is about 3993 people and it’s area is about 22.9 square kilometers! Also known for the lemon tree forest neat at “Galatas”.
Just few hours from Athens reachable with high speed ferry from Piraeus  or by car up to “Galatas” and then with ferry boat. An ideal location to escape from Athens just to relax and leave behind all the rush of the city! If you choose the sailing way you just need 3-4 hours for the 60 miles of your trip!

Poros greek island sailing

Poros capture photo from above- You can see our sailing boat 🙂

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When you arrive you will notice yourself that the port of this island is one of the biggest you can find! Maybe some city ports would love to be like this! Plenty space for many sailing boats, ferries and all other floating vehicles! Due to the popularity of this destination sometimes you may not find to moor your boat at the port and your other choice is to anchor your boat near the port and reach the coast with your dinghy!

Poros is a really interesting island that you must explore! The best start point is as we already said the port! Walk through the road next of the port and you will find amazing gift shops and not only to explore!  Create a shopping list, buy all the stuff you need and go back to your boat to get ready for a really unique experience!
This small island has many sightseens to visit and one of the best to start from  is the archaeological museum at Korizi Square near the port! A unique place that can travel you through the history of poros with ancient frescoes, traditional uniforms, tools and many more things!
Except this museum a must see, just some steps away from the port is Ergani Workshop.

 

A really amazing place with handmade textiles of all kinds! You will find traditional long-haired handmade blankets, small carpets, small dolls ideal for a gift at small children and many more. As you may understand there are some items available for purchase! If you find something you like just ask about it!

We are sure that you will explore your self this island so do not miss Temple of Poseidon at “Agios Nektarios” , Monastery of “Zoodochos pigi” at a unique place with amazing view,  Russian bay at the western of the island, a really amazing and historical place of Poros!
There you will find an organized beach with a small cantine and some amazing historical buildings from ancient years with unique architecture! If you visit Poros with a boat, try also to visit “Bourtzi” a small castle on an isle next to Poros! It is located there since 1827 built from a Bavarian Phihellene.

Poros beach

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Except all these amazing sightseens poros have also some interesting things to explore so  let’s take a look at the amazing beaches of this island! We tried to visit most of them in order to make sure that all information we already read were true! And finally they were!

 

  1. Kanali

Amazing golden sand with very clear waters! Ideal to relax with your family  as near there you can find some interesting taverns to taste fresh fish and not only!

 

  1. Askeli

Just some kilometers away from the main port of poros, an organized beach with enough area for all! You will also find some watersports available!

 

  1. Monastiri

Located at east of poros, a silent organized beach out of rush with amazing waters and traditional small taverns near. Diving services are also available and watersports too. Next of the beach you will find a small forest full of pines ideal to relax for a picnic!

 

  1. Vagionia

A beach with golden sand and perbles with an ancient underwater civilization under her waters!

Are you ready to explore it with professional divers? It really worth it!

 

  1. Russian Bay

We already told you about Russian bay as a sightseen but there is also an amazing beach there! Combine your visit with a dive and enjoy the Greek hot sun!

 

  1. Mikro Neorio

Maybe one of the best beaches of pores as locals say and we have to agree with them!

Golden sand, Crystal clear waters with some rental apartments near. Do not be afraid of it! It is a really nice location to visit and relax!

 

  1. Love bay

Another sight seen beach of poros! Visit this beach enjoy the blue-green unique waters and relax under pines shade or let’s say swim under them!

 

  1. Lemon tree Forest

At our introduction we already told you about this place and you really have to visit it!

A place full of lemon and orange trees and some traditional taverns with an amazing beach!

If you decide to pass through the forest you will find the beaches of “Plaka” and “Alikes”  with shallow waters!

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When you have your own boat  you have more choices! There are many idyllic bays at poros where are accessible only from sea! Try to cruise around the island and you will discover it yourself!  As we already said poros is a well known sailing destination in Greece!

During your trip you may also feel hungry so do not miss to visit “Apagio Tavern” where you will find traditional Greek dishes and not only! Very friendly staff and everything is cooked just after your request! You also have other choices like “Poseidon Tavern” which is ideal for fresh fish, “Meze Meze” if you like to enjoy your meal next of the sea waves and the one and only, “Petros tavern” One of the oldest taverns you will find in Poros! We may forget to tell you that we have been to Poros many times at past years and this tavern is really our favorite!  Traditional dishes that will make you feel like you are cooking yourself at home, delicious appetizers and original Greek red wine! If you combine it with the great prices it is the best value for money and quality!

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The truth is that if you do not visit poros you may not understand how this island really is!

It is let’s say small but it is really so big! Amazing people, amazing landscape, amazing sightseens, it is truly Greek! Just decide the way you want to visit poros and do not think it twice! Just do it! We suggest you to do it with a sailing yacht as we did it.  It really worth it as you can explore the whole island whenever you want! We would suggest you www.yachtsailing.gr as we prefer it for our charter boats, as we have mentioned many times they are really professionals! Well experienced staff that will satisfy all your needs for all over Greece sailing expectations! We usually use yachtsailing.gr’s service for our most sailing trips.

We hope you find our experiences really interesting and meet the same soon!

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Kithira beautiful sailing cruise

Posted on September 10, 2015 in Greek Islands sailing

After our trip at Spetses (add link here) we decided to visit  Kithira! Also called “Cirigo”  at ancient years! It is located at the southeast point of Peloponnese  and its area is about 279 square kilometers. It is about 7 hours away from Athens and the linearity is really interesting while cruising the saronic!

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If you read our previous articles  you may already know that we traveling with a sailing boat which is also our suggestion for you in order to travel. You can also visit the island by ferry but you may do not have the required freedom to explore the island! The main port of Kythira is “Diakofti” where is an ideal place to moor your boat. This port is well protected from wind of all directions and generally from all weather conditions. When this port was built, also an airport was also built together. As you understand you can reach Kithira also by plane!
So,  it is one of the few islands where you can visit it with all transports! Decide which one fits you and your friends better and schedule when!

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Kythira has many interesting places to visit and some of the most interesting places are its beaches! We asked locals and their suggestions were true! We would love to share them with you!

  1. Kaladi
    It is the most famous beach of the island. A must visit when you reach Kythira, with pebbles and green-blue clear waters!
  2. Melidoni

One of the top 3 beaches of Kithira located at southwest of the island with crystal clear waters and golden sand! Ideal for all ages

  1. Agia Pelagia

Except the beach there is also a village with the same name there!  At the northern side of Kithira, an organized beach with water sports facilities ideal for younger ages!

  1. Chalkos

One of the options you have when you leave from Kalamos village. An other organized beach with pebbles and amazing crystal clear waters! Do not miss it!

 

  1. Kapsali

You will amazed with the view of this beach! You will meet the one of the castles of Kithira and the small idyllic bay with reward you with the crystal clear waters!

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A really good idea is to take your boat and explore yourself all these beaches and not only instead taking taxis or walking! You will be able to be in a different place whenever you want! This is the freedom we told you before!

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Except these amazing beaches try to take a look to some amazing sightseens of Kythira like lighthouse of mouradio, a really interesting place to visit with amazing history from the ancient years built at the southern part of the island.  “Hytra”, an islet  opposite kapsali bay. There is a cave accessible only from water where a shelter for seals takes place! Except these,  a must visit is “Tsakonas canyon”  at the center of the island. Ask locals about someone to guide you inside this amazing pass between the amazing rocks and forest! Do not miss to visit the 22 amazing water mills near “Milopotamos”. Each mill has 3 rooms, the one that the wrist become flour, the one where the owners live and an other one where the donkeys resting as the “vehicles” of the older years.  You will listen for sure for more sightseens to visit and it will be a nice getaway. Unfortunatelly we did not have enough time for more to visit, maybe next time!

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Are you hungry? Do not say no after all these kilometers you may already walked for all these sightseens! Except your boat galley there are some very interesting rerstaurants and taverns to visit with traditional and very delicious dishes waiting for you!  We are sure that you will love the cuisine of this island!

 

Our first choice was “Pierros” at livadi, a very interesting restaurant with food like home! Amazing dishes with very good prices and quality! We really suggest it for you!  Your next stop should be “Fossa”. It is a little bit far away but it worth it! An amazing Pastry shop with very delicious cheesecake and not only! If you pass through there you must stop! Another option at livadi is “Toxotis”, a traditional tavern with amazing grill and fresh fish. Ask for the special dish of the day! We keep our favorite for the end.   “Manolis” at  “Diakofti” Beach at the eastern side of Kithira. You will take a seat on golden sand under a beautiful tree shade just some steps away from the waves of the crystal clear waters of the area. A really magical place Where you will find fresh fish and dishes like home!

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If you visit the island with ferry or airplane you may need a place to stay overnight.

And after a research we found Pelagia Aphrodite hotel at “Aghia Pelagia”. Rooms with beautiful view at sea and very good services! Generally a beautiful place to stay, with very good price!  There are many other Hotels too choose from but this gained our interests more than others!

 

At the end of the day you may need to go for a drink! You will find many bars around the island for all ages and tastes to visit with your friends and not only. We visited “Il mercato” a beautiful cocktail bar for all ages where you will find unique cocktails and very tasty drinks.

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We forgot to tell you to find and buy some local “Paksimadi” (rusk) with a unique recipe with Olive oil! It is a well known product at many places worldwide! Ask it as “Paksimadi Ladiou” (Oil Rusk) and we are sure that you will understand yourself why this is so delicious!

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This  amazing island is waiting for you to explore it, decide when, find your partners and just do it! Every Greek island is unique and I wish to all of you to find as much time as possible to visit as more as possible. It is a life experience that no one has to miss! We hope to find our information useful during your trip!

 

Take care!

 

Spetses

Posted on September 10, 2015 in Greek Islands sailing
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Spetses an other magical and historical Saronic gulf island! Just at the entrance of Argolic bay 50 miles away from Athens! Its area is about 22.5 square kilometers with  11 miles of coastline! Near there you will also find “Spetsopoula”,  “Agios Ioannis” and “Small Bourboulo”. There are small isles next of spetses!  Ideal to visit them with your boat and enjoy the hot sun while diving and swimming the crystal clear waters!

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Main port of spetses is located at “Ntapia” where the flying dolphins are mooring during the trip peiraeus – Sperses and back. It is not very big as it have only 2 piers but it can hold all kinds of boats!  An other option is about half mile away at “Mpaltiza” or “Small Port”. It is the first port builded at Spetses, a beautiful place to moor your boat where every summer is transformed to an amazing meeting point for locals and not only!

 

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Near this port you can visit a small yellow-white country church surrounded by old cannons and a copper statue of a local hero called “Kosmas Mpampatsis”. A really interesting point to visit in order to take just an idea about the history of this island!

The only sure thing is that you have to visit as many beaches as you can at this island, most of them are accessible by car or feet and also from water, you can choose the way you want. We suggest you to move just 2-3 miles away from you boat by feet and for other destinations try to take your boat!

We would love to share with you our favorite beaches and we are sure that you will be amazed the same way as we!

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  1. Agios Mammas.

It is just some steps away from “Ntapia” port. An ideal beach for a last minute dive! Very clear waters with many taverns near !

 

  1. Agios Nikolaos

Purbbled  beach, a small bay with crystal clear waters! You will find it durind your way to “Mpaltiza”!

 

  1. Agia Marina

An organized beach of spetses with the well known beach bar “Paradise”. You can enjoy your drink under umbrellas listening to amazing summer vibes! Ideal for younger people. You will find also water sport facilities like wake surf, wind surf and diving

 

  1. Kounoupitsa

A different beach than others, once again just some steps away from the port with pebbles and golden sand with many taverns near where you can enjoy delicious dishes just next of the waves!

 

  1. Ksilokeriza

At the south side of the island, with green-blue clear waters  at an amazing landscape! Organized but very silent out of crowd!

 

  1. Vrellos

Small but beautiful full of trees at the northern side of Spetses. One more organized beach of Spetses with a small beach bar near.

 

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  1. Ligoneri

It is one of the most silent beaches of the island! Ideal for small families, with colorful pebbles. It is organized but there is many space for all as there are many trees near where you can relax under their shade!

 

  1. Zogeria

At he northwest side of the island, a small  and a bigger bay with clear waters and golden sand with amazing shade of pines. Ideal to visit with a boat!

 

  1. Agia Paraskevi

Located at the southwest side of Spetses, with an amazing view of pines forest. Organized with many facilities and watersports! Reachable also with sea taxi.

 

  1. Anargirios School

A really huge beach where starts from the northwest side of the City of Spetses. Very beautiful, with golden sand and pebbles. It is also organized with a small beach bar – restaurant. Ideal for all ages!

After swimming there is nothing better than a shower and a meal. We already told you about many taverns near beaches but if you search you will find more interesting places to visit! Go back to your boat, take a shower and get ready for amazing tastes!

When you get ready, start exploring between:

 

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  1. On the Verandah

Located at “Ntapia”, a really aazing restaurant with very nice view and amazing stuff is ready to tempt your senses with it’s amazing dishes! Ask for the special one of the day!

 

  1. Akrogialia

It is one of the choises you have near kounoupitsa beach and one of the best you can visit! Traditional greek tastes will amaze you! Very fresh and well cooked sea food in good prices!

 

  1. Clock

Are you ready for something let’s say “different”? A “fast food” restaurant but well cooked fast food! You will find amazing Pizza, burgers and pusta all day!

Located at Clock square, the place where the restaurant took it’s name!

 

  1. To liotrivi

At the old port, a classic traditional tavern with amazing view just next of the sea waves is waiting for you and your friends or family to enjoy amazing dishes! Ideal for dinner just before the sunset. The view will amaze you!

 

  1. Roussos

At Agios Mammas, the best place for breakfast! Waffles ,crepes, sandwiches and many more for all of view! Value for money with very good staff and service!

 

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Do not forget to find some time to visit some more sightseens of Spetses as the Old Port and the Square of Ntapia are one of the most well known places to visit in spetses and we are sure that you already been there! . Some other choises are the “Bouboulina’s Museum” at the back of Ntapia. Amazing place where many important meetings took place there at older years. You will see many storred insurance contracts from these years, handmade mirrors and many more things where the ancient visitors were bringing as gifts as exchange for the meeting room.  An other option is the “Spetses museum – Chatzigianni mansion”. You will find about 4000 years of civilization of the island and not only! It is a really amazing place to visit and learn about the most importand incidents of Greek history! Do not miss the lighthouse of Spetses! Locals and not only say that it is really unique. It is one of the first ever builded in Greece, it is no more usefull for sea because a newer one is builded but it is a really interesting sight to visit!

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In case you do not visit Spetses with a yacht you may also want to stay somewhere.  We asked about the best just for you and most people told us about  Armata boutique hotel. We decided to visit it just to know from personal experience how it is! Believe us it is one of the most beautiful places to stay overnight! It is a lovely hotel like a “small town” let’s say, with lumenus rooms and very good services! We forget to tell you about the price, 50 euros for a double room at full season it was really interesting!

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Votsalo bar

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After all these experiences at Spetses you may need to relax and what is better than a cocktail under the stars? Visit “Votsalo-Espresso Bar” and you will be in the best place to drink cocktails on this island!  Ask about Mike and you will be served only with the best!

 

We hope you will find our information useful and enjoy this island as we did when you visit it. If you think that something is missing from this article or you have any questions, just send us an email! Sometimes we forget some interesting things because we try to cover as many areas as we can and we forget some information!

Take care!

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Ios sailing 2015

Posted on September 10, 2015 in Greek Islands, Greek Islands sailing
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Ios, the island of dreams! One of the most beautiful islands of Cyclades ideal for all ages!
An amazing destination with traditional housings,  amazing beaches, amazing cuisine and not only! You must explore Ios and all of its interesting points your self! Also called “Nios” from locals and Its area is about 109 square kilometers with a population over 2000 people!
This time we visited Ios with a charter boat from Kalamaki after an amazing trip to Poros at Saronic Gulf, Kimolos and Sikinos! It was a long sailing trip but full of experiences we would love to share with you!  You can also reach Ios with ferry from Peiraeus or Rafina which first visits other Cycladic islands, like a small tour!

 

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Ios

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While cruising Aegean reaching Ios we were all amazed, we read about this island many times for many interesting points and they were all true! When you reach the port you may see something like a small “village” but this is just the beginning! It is just the enterance of Ios! If you need to buy some stuff you are missing you will find whatever you may just a few steps away!

 

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After mooring our boat at the port and doing all the required actions in order to stay there without any problem (Just to notify port police that this boat is ours in order to “charge us” for the mooring) we stared looking for interesting things to do! We went out for some shopping and we began at 18:00 with a small tour up to “Chora” of Ios, just 2 kilometers away from our boat which is the “city” let’s say of the island. A really amazing place, full of white and blue, a classic Cycladic city where can travel you to the past!  Slated roads and small churches like the old years are there to show you an interesting part of the island history!  Do not miss to visit the church of “Panagia Gremiotissa” at the highest point of Chora! It is a really amazing stop! Since the tour took us many hours exploring chora, we started getting hungry and we stopped at “The mills”. A really amazing and original Greek restaurant with a long history through the years!  Located at “Mills” square a very well photoshooted place at Ios since 1969! Try to ask about the special dish of the day! It is always a traditional greek taste that worth it to taste!

 

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We left “The Mills” at about  23:00 and in our way back to our boat we noticed that Chora was transformed to an amazing Nightlife destination!  We started thinking of a drink and we finally visited “Astra Coctail Bar”!  Amazing music vibes that make you feel wonderful and some very tasteful cocktails made us to feel like Greeks and stay there up to sunrise! We did it the Greek way!

After this interesting night we have been onboard again and after some hours of sleep and recharging our batteries we left the port for other destinations of Ios!  We anchored at “Kolitsani bay” for a dive but we left after some minutes as the beach near was for well known for nudism! We did not know about that and we felt a little bit uncomfortable!

We headed “Milopotas”  which beach is the most famous in Ios. We anchored far from the coast and we met the beach with the dinghy.  There is a fully equipped beach (about 2 kilometers long!) with umbrellas, sunbeds and beach bars where you can relax and enjoy the sun! You will also find all kinds of water sports like surf, wind surf, wake surf, jet ski, diving and many others! Try diving the sea bottom with complete equipment with professionals near you!  You will also find some extras to rend like underwater camera! If you do not have one it worth it for some underwater photos!

 

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After some hours spending there we had also some conversations with locals and they told us about beaches that are reachable only from water!  We found these information very interesting and we started exploring these places!  We headed first “Pepa”  where is a place near an isolated secret beach, we did not dive there we just used it for a point in our way! After  about 2 miles we saw on our left a bay “deep” between rocks, as they told us!  We anchored in a safe distance, from the rocks in order to avoid any damages and we used dinghy to go up to the coast.  Crystal clear waters, out of wind! A special location to relax and enjoy the sun out of rushy beaches!

We spent many hours there and finally we decided to leave the area and sail to other well known locations and not to search for other secret locations. There are too many things to do at this island that you can not decide from where to start!

 

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Finally our next destination was “Maganari” at the southerst point of Ios, a unique place with strange geographical relief! The coast was like a lace with small hills near where classic Cycladic buildings use it as their base! A really amazing view!  We stayed for the night onboard and next day morning we have been for a walk! We asked locals for interesting sightseens there and they told us about a Byzantine monastery of “Aghios Ioannis” buided at about 17th aion.  We also heared that a film was shot there called “Le Grand Blue” and we were interested to watch it! We found a souvenir shop, and except all other small gifts we bought, we found the film in a DVD! . On our way back we decided to stay at the amazing golden sand beach and then go back to boat.

 

We were feeling exhausted because of the hot weather and all activities we done and it was the perfect time to watch the movie we bought before!  Interesting plot with a duration something more than 2 hours. We combined it with some snacks and drinks and after all that we were ready to sleep!

 

The next day morning, we started sailing the rest of ios we left and it was very interesting! We visited “Psathi” and “Aghia Theodoti” , amazing places like small villages, silent places where the locals will make you feel like home, like one of them!  We enjoyed every minute we were there and we did not want to leave but unfortunately we had.  It was the last night in Ios and we hope to go back soon for more adventures! We fall in love with this island and we are sure that when you visit it you will understand us completely!

 

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If you do not visit Ios with your own boat, do not forget to ask about “Sea taxi” in order to visit all the interesting sightseens from sea! It worth it!

If we forget to tell you something is because we do not know from where to start writing. Ask as for whatever you want and we are sure that from our personal experience that we will help you!

 

–Sailing Ios 2016, Cyclades

 

Paros Sailing vacation

Posted on July 16, 2015 in Greek Islands sailing
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Paros, the third biggest island of Cyclades called “Yria” at the ancient years! It’s area conceive about 197 square kilometers with 119 kilometers of coastline!  It is located almost at the center of Cyclades just 3 to 4 miles from Naxos, a crossroad point  for main Greece and all Aegean sea !  When you visit this island the only sure thing is that you will fall in love! A completely original Cycladic island, full of white and blue with unlimited beaches for all the tastes, unlimited activities and places to visit! This combination will make you thinking of Paros for the rest of your life!

 

Paros

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If you want to reach Paros you have many ways to do it! Except the ferries from Peiraeus and Rafina that will take you there in about 5 hours you can also take the airplane from Eleftherios Venizelos (the International Airport of Greece, located near Athens) and in less than 30 minutes you will enjoy the magical landscape of Paros! It is one of the 6 airports in Cyclades where you can find all the services like international airports! An other option to reach Paros is with your own yacht, Sailing or Power boat, it is in your hand! We sailed Paros for 2014 an it was more amazing and beautiful than we expected! Idylic bays with crystal clear waters like all Cycladic islands and unique landscapes in places where you can moor your boat! You will enjoy every second you will stay at this island!

 

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Except the must stops at Naousa where the main port is also located and Parikia you have also to visit “Livadi”, “Ampelas”, “Piso Livadi”, “Drios” ,  “Pounta” and “Sarakiniko”. There are many places to visit and explore  and let’s say that they are unlimited but we just give you a global idea from where to start!

 

Naousa port, Paros island

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Beaches of Paros are really interesting for all of you! You can find a silent beach to relax and enjoy the sun with your family or your friends or you can find a crowded beach with a bar full of music to party all day!  Select what fits to you better and enjoy every moment!

 

We have the top 10 for you!

  1. “Aliki”

One of the most beautiful Beaches of Paros, with crystal clear waters ideal to relax and enjoy the sun!  Ideal for families as it is a calm location with many taverns to enjoy tranditional dishes after swimming!

 

 

  1. “Molos”

Located in a small bay between “Kefalos” and “Antiparos” with golden sand! Reachable with car easily

 

  1. “Monastiri”

At the western side of Naousa bay, famous beach with beach bar for all ages!

Try to find out a sea taxi to reach it except your vehicle!

 

  1. “Marchelo”

2.5 kilometers out of Parikia, near “Krios” An amazing beach for everyone with crystal clear waters. Also reachable with sea taxi and car!

  1. “Agia Eirini”

Southern of Parikia, about 4 kilometers away with golden sand and many palms that looks like an exotic place out of Greece!

 

  1. “Logaras”

A beach that also took the name of the location where it is!  Rated with light blue flag for her waters! You will find many taverns, reastaurants and café-bars to enjoy your food or dring after swimming and not only!

 

  1. “Livadia”

Famous and crowded beach for younger people at the northern of Paros. You will find sunbeds and umbrellas to relax and enjoy your drink from the beachbar next of the beach!

 

  1. “Chrisi Akti”

Her name means “Golden coast” and it is the biggest beach of Paros and also one of the most beautiful!  If you love watersports you will also love this beach! You will find many activities to do like, surfing, diving, paddling etc.  Near beach you will find also hotels, rental apartments, bars and restaurants for all your needs!

 

  1. “Punta”

Maybe the most famous beach of Paros! 8,5 kilometers out of Paroikia! Organized with sunbeds and umbrellas with an amazing beach club for younger people!

There are also available many watersports like surf, wind-surf and kite-surf !

 

  1. “Nea Chrisi Akti”

The “new golden coast” is a beach with her own history!  Since 90’s it is the beach that international wind surf tournament is taking place every August! A perfectly organized beach with many facilities!

 

  1. “Ampelas”

A small beach away from the other crowded places, ideal to relax with your friends!

There also many fish taverns near there to enjoy fresh fish just out of the water!

 

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We told about many taverns and restaurants to eat after swimming but we believe that it is better to share with you the best to visit! Cuisine of Paros is completely based on Mediterranean and greek ingredients and it is really delicious! Ask locals about some local Cheese like “Graviera” or “Touloumotiri” And combine it with local red wine like “Mandilaria”, a unique variety of paros!

 

  1. “Achinos”

At Naousa, medditeranean tastes with amazing menu to choose from based on fresh fish!  Ask for the “special” dish of the day!

 

  1. “Ephessus”

Located at Paroikia, a really amazing restaurant! You will find tranditional greek dishes and not only! Explore the menu and you will be amazed with the list of dishes!

 

  1. “Ouzeri ton Nautikon”

At the port of Naousa next to the sea! A really tranditional place to drink and eat. You will find many fish based delicacies to combine them with Ouzo!

 

  1. “Restaurant Anna”

Traditional delicious tastes at an amazing traditional place! The owner, Anna is always there with a warm and welcome smile for all of you!  You will be amazed!

 

  1. “Fedras Falafel House”

Let’s taste something different from Middle Eastern cusine of Egypt, here in Greece. A really unique taste that travel you at the roots! Excellent quality and good prices!  Naousa

 

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You maybe just took a taste from this amazing island but you will never understand unless you visit it! You must visit also some amazing sightseens of Paros an the magical spirit will make you feel like a local!

 

  1. “Lofos tou Kastrou”

A small castle has its own base at the top of the hill since 13th century! If you visit it you will see near the castle a small ancient housing that there are many small churches! Interesting place to visit!

 

  1. “Lofos Kefalou”

A worldwide famous place to visit with a monastery at the top of the hill which is builded on the crater of an ancient volcano! Every rock you will find there is made from lava!

 

  1. “Castle of Naousa”

When you reach the port you will understand your self that there is something macigal!  It is an ancient fortification building that you have to explore!

 

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  1. “Folklore Museum of Naousa”

Visit it and you will be amazed of Paros and her history!  You will meet a small summary of the island and many tranditional outfits and accessories.

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  1. Ancient Pottery Workshop

Explore the ancient workshop, you will be amazed with the things you will see. It is dated to 3rd aion and the the technology that thery were using was really from the future!

 

You read about many places and beaches to visit and you may feel exhausted and also wondering where to stay! Here we have also some suggestions for you!  There are available many hotels and apartments to choose from. From personal experience from other times we traveled at Paros we suggest you these :

 

  1. “Petres hotel”

A really ideal place to stay! A boutique hotel where you can choose between many different rooms, very friendly staff and excellent services! Located at Naousa in a “hided” amazing place! All locals know about it so just ask for it!

  1. “Archipelagos Resort Hotel”

We would say that it is one of the best places to stay in the world!

amazing small “group” aparthments with amazing view! You will find also an amazing pool where you can swim or enjoy your cocktail late at night!  Very good prices and excellent services! Located at Agia Eirini

We are sure that you will fall in love with this island! When you explore it and discover more and more you will understand! A week is not enough for sure to explore this island.. try to stay as more as possible! You worth it until the end!

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Do not forget to ask about some boat tours that taking place in the island! Locals know the island more than anyone else! They will bring you to the most beautiful places reachable only from sea and your sailing boat!  You will be amazed!

You can also try Diving to the amazing sea bottom of “Aliki” or “Naousa”!  There are teams consisted by professionals that will help you at all and make you enjoy every moment!

There are also available other activities like surf, wind surf, wake surf, jet ski and not only! Just ask about it! We hope to see you soon! If we miss something you may wanted to know just ask for it! There are too many memories and feelings where words will be never be enough to describe them! Just… VISIT PAROS!

Here also you can find an article in order to combine more than one island, with island hopping in Greece.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sailing in Serifos for holidays

Posted on July 16, 2015 in Greek Islands sailing
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Serifos, an other amazing island of Cyclades with its own history! A unique mountainous layout with many unique places to explore! Maybe at first glance to be indifferent because of the huge rocks you will find out of the port but when you arrive you will be impressed! This island is located between Kythnos and Sifnos and its area is about 70sq kilometers with 23 amazing beaches and many idylic bays with crystal clear waters!

 

 

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You can reach Serifos by ferry from Peiraeus port or with your own sailing or motor boat where we believe it is the best way as you will explore yourself the whole island even the areas that are accessible only from sea! Believe us, there are many idylic bays with crystal clear waters that waiting for you! It is about 5 to 6 hours away!

When you arrive you will meet “Livadi” as first station where the main port is located and it is the start point for all your adventures at this island! Do not forget to visit “Chora” the “Capital” of the island and explore the streets to find out yourself how magical this place is!

Serifos

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Of course, the adventures on this islands do not stop there… Let’s see together some other things you can do! Beaches, activities, sightseens and more!

Lets start from the magical beaches where you MUST swim! You will enjoy every moment of swimming and sunbathing like never before! We would love to share with you our top 10!

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1. “Avlomonas”
At North East of Serifos, easy reachable with car with many activities to do!

2. “Livadakia”
Near Avlomonas, an other amazing beach with beach bar!

3. “Kalo Ampeli”
Located at the southest point of the island! An isolated beach that is preferred to reach with a boat!

4. “Lia”
A beach golden sand and pebbles! You will walk about 20 minutes to reach her and what is better than a dive to leave the heat behind?

5. “Psili ammos”
Rated as the best beach of Europe on 2003 and as the locals say, she still is!

6. “Ellinika”
Only reachable from water located at the north west of Serifos! An ideal place for mooring away from “rush” that can make you feel wonderful!

7. “Agios sostis”
We heard that this beach is really out of wind and it is really the truth! A must place to swim and relax !

8. “Platis gialos”
A really amazing beach that gives you the passage to other 2 small beaches! Located at noth east of island!

9. “Vayia”
Golden sand and multicolor pebbles make this beach a wonderful place to relax! You will be amazed with the crystal clear waters and the sea bottom!

10. “Mega Livadi”
A very interesting beach to see because of the abandoned old mines of Serifos! You will see near the beach many interesting equipment to “explore” for photoshooting!

After swimming what is better than a good meal? Lets meet together the cuisine of this island!

You will find really special tastes in Serifos! All traditional dishes will amaze you with their taste and flavor as they are all based on Mediterranean ingredients!! The only sure thing is that when you find a menu from a local restaurant you will be confused from where to start! In order to avoid this we will help you to choose some of them for a first touch! Ask about “choirines louzes” (a local traditional recipe based on ham), Local grilled Sausage and Siglino!
Do not forget “Revithada”, “Marathopita”, “Sundried Octopus” and local cheese like “Mizithra”

 

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Eat & Drink at Serifos

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Try to visit some of the best places to eat like:

1.”Margarita”
At Agios Georgios at a unique place near seaside where you can relax and enjoy your meal!
Very good dishes with excellent quality and price!

2. “Stou Stratou”
A little bit crowded but one of the best places to go! Located at Ano Chrora at a lovely place that can satisfy all your needs! Very friendly staff and good price!

3. “Stamatis Restaurant”
Located at Livadi just 500 meters from the port! An other special choise to enjoy your meal with your friends or your family! Ask for fresh fish!

4. “Plakes”
A traditional Cycladic building that hosts a really amazing restaurant! Idyllic view as it is located at one of the highest points of the island at Chora. Excellent dishes and staff that can help you choose what fits to you better!

5. “Kali’s Seafood Restaurant”
A classic island tavern where you can find fresh fish delicacies just out of the water! You will find amazing wines to drink with your dishes and amazing “Ouzo” ! Compare it with seafood and you will be amazed! Very good prices and very friendly staff!
You already may wonder where you will stay for the night to relax and recharge yourself! We already taken the initiative to find for you the best places!
1.”Coralli holidays Resort”
Located at southest point of Livadi just 10 minutes of walking, with an amazing beach near it with a lot of trees with enough shade to relax under it! Very well mainteined resort with amazing poolside bar! Very friendly staff that can help you for everything!

2.”Serifos palace”
Also located at Livadi but one of the best places you can stay overnight! Unbelievable view from most of rooms, very well equiped and very silent! Ideal for families and not only!
Except all these places, serifos has also some very interesting sightseens to visit!. For sure a must stop is the Folklore museum at Chora where you can meetall the history of this island and understand how this island developed by the years! An other interesting point is the old Aquaduct where you will find some very interesting abandoned equipment! A really historical and important place for this island!

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As we write for all these sightseens we don not have to forget about the “Taxiarchos Churh” at “Galani” Village. A unique church which is there since 1572! The building style is like a fortress and difficult you will find an other like this! When you visit it you will understand yourself how strange this building is as the only enterance is about 4 meters taller than the ground! Of course there is a ladder waiting for you…

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When your day comes to her end there is nothing better than a relaxing drink or coctail and at Serifos, there is a place that will make you feel magical! Visit “Vatrachos” at Chora, a very interesting bar for all of you! It’s location is really unique on a “corner” between 2 streets! Choose your drink from the very interesting catalogue and let the music vibes to travel you and your friends!

night out at serifos island greece

 

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All these are just some of the beauties and activities of Serifos.. We hope to find out yourself  how magical this island is! Take your family or friends, find the way you will reach it (we already told you the best way), and do not loose more time. Visit Serifos !

You can find more islands to visit by sailing in our sailing island portfolio here.

Sailing vacation to Kythnos 2015

Posted on July 8, 2015 in Greek Islands

Kythnos! A really amazing island of Cyclades! An originally traditional island with great hospitality that keeps all the characteristics of the Aegean beauty!  Just 52 miles from Peiraeus and 2 hours from Lavrio port! Also called “Thermia” since 12th century by the medicinal baths at “Loutra”! It’s area is about 99.3 square kilometers with 92 bays and about 65 golden beaches that most of them are reachable by car easily! We are sure that it is a destination that you must explore!

Kythnos Greek island

Kythnos Photo from : http://bit.ly/1S5ycCy

How to reach Kythnos:

As the title tells, you can  visit the island with a Sailing or Motor yacht! There are many amazing idylic bays waiting for you to moor your boat, swim at crystal clear waters and also to relax and enjoy the amazing beauty! In this case you may be skeptical about where are the best places to moor and we have the answer for you!

Except Merichas at the main port where you can find ATM supermarket and other services you can Visit Agios Stefanos at the South East of Kythnos, a very well protected place from “meltemi” as locals say! Other locations like Kolona, Kanala, and Fykada are very interesting also and ready to make you thinking only for them!

Photo by : Niovi Zorba http://bit.ly/1IGK0KT

 

Kythnos is mountainous as it has the relief of an original Cycladic island and you will find 2 villages at the midland “Chora” that is the capital of the island at the highest point and “Driopida” a tranditional village where all the traditions take place! Except these 2, “Merichas” (The main port of Kythnos), “Loutra” and “Kanala” are the other seaside main places that you will find in Kythnos. The only sure thing is that there is nothing missing from this island!

If you are looking for a place to stay, you will be amazed with the available selections you will have in great prices per person! There are available hotels and apartments that will satisfy all your needs as family, as couple or with friends!

Just some recommendations from us :

1.Porto Klaras Studios & Apartments www.porto-klaras.gr

A really interesting place to stay! Amazing rooms, Amazing view, Very good services, friendly staff and good prices! Maybe the best combination for a visitor!

 

 

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Photo by porto-klaras.gr, The amazing view from the rooms

 

 

2. Kontseta Guesthouse www.kontseta.gr

Well located at “Merichas” near the main port of the island and very easy accessible! Everything you may need is just some steps away! Amazing rooms and very friendly staff.

 

 

Photo by Kontseta.gr, Rooms of Kontseta Guest House

You can also take a look at a complete list of Accommodation from Municipality of Kythnos here: http://www.kythnos.gr/en/content/wheretostay/

Kythnos beaches

We believe that there is nothing better than enjoying the Greek hot sun at a beautiful beach and Kythnos have many of them and they are all one by one unique!

Lets see together our top 10 and then you will choose your favorites!

  1. Kolona

Maybe the best beach of Cyclades and one of the most famous in Greece! Located at the west side of kythnos! A sandy line that cuts the sea and connects Kythnos and Vriokastro. Amazing destination and maybe the most Photoshooted!

  1. “Fikiada”

Maybe not very well known due to the destination, just before the “kolona” beach. It seems that it loses some of her shine but it is a realla amazing beach that you have to visit!

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Fykiad Kythnos, Photo by Cycladia.com

  1. “Megali ammos”
    Her name means “Big sand” in free translation and as the name says.. there is a huge sandy seaside! Located Under the main Church of Kanala!

 

 

  1. “Apokrousi”

One of the most loved beaches in kythnos! Easy to reach with crystal clear

waters and natural shade of trees! If you feel hungry after swimming you will

find some taverns near you!

  1. “Loutra”

There is something amazing on this beach! Two thermal springs! Walk to the edge and you will find an amazing natural pool with hot water. A night swim there seems to be a good choice!

  1. “Skylou”

Easy accessible by car. Amazing green-blue waters that they worth to stay there a whole day!

  1. “Episkopi”

Near Merichas, very easy to access with a small beach bar on it! Ideal for Families!

  1. “Gaidouromantra”

Located at the south east side of kythnos! An alternative destination with amazing waters but a little bit difficult to reach!

  1. “Schinari”

One of the most well known destinations while staying in Loutra

  1. “Agios Sostis”

A really large pebbled beach with amazing waters and amazing sea bottom!

Try to bring an umbrella with you! It’s a “naked” beach!

 

After swimming at the amazing beaches of Kythnos the only sure thing is that you will feel hungry! What is better than tranditional Greek and local tastes?

Do not forget to ask about “Siglino” (Smoked meat), Kopanisti (Cream Cheese), Tyrovilia (Cheese dish), Sfougata, Stuffed squid and Kolopia (Tranditional Spinach pie that you MUST taste!

Some of our favorite destinations that we would love to share with you are:

  1. Archipelagos:

Located at Kanala with amazing cuisine like home! Delicious tranditional tastes with great quality and very friendly staff!

  1. Byzantio & Gialos

Located at Merichas with amazing fresh fish! Just out of the water!

  1. “To chartino karavi”

Traditional Small tavern at Driopida that will make you feel like a local! Amazing tastes from local dishes that you will not find anywhere else!

  1. To Steki Tou Ntetze

An other traditional place to eat at Chora with amazing pies and grilled meat!

  1. “Araksovoli”

A very interesting place to eat many delicious delicacies and dishes!

Located at Loutra! Very Friendly staff and good prices!

Do not forget to buy some local products like honey, Red wine, capers, paksimadi and pasteli!

 

 

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Sfougata from Archipelagos. Photo By Arttable.gr

Kythnos also have some amazing sightseens that you must visit! We are sure that when you visit all these places the unique sceneries will be unforgettable for all of you! Try to visit them as an afternoon walk!

  1. Church of Panagia Kanala.

You will find many Cycladic churches at the other villages of Kythnos but this is the most famous as it Is the protector of the Island!

  1. Byzantine Museum

The Byzatnine Ecclesiastical Museum is located at Driopida and hosts many holy icons, golden crosses and many other ecclesiastical items since the 18th century!

  1. Katafiki Cave at Driopida

One of the biggest caves in Greece fist encountered in the 1830s! Unique scenery with stalagmites and rock formations!

  1. Folklore Museum

Again at the same place, Driopida you will find this traditional museum! Extensive Collection with traditional uniforms of the island and other objects used at the ancient years and not only! Let’s say that it is a pass through the locals life and history!

 

 

 

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Panagia Kanala, Photo by eleutheriaonline.gr

If you already read all these attractions and destinations before, you may already understood that Kythnos have many activities and things to do and and this will never stop ?

When you visit Loutra, will also find an amazing Diving center with all the equipment you need to dive in these crystal clear waters! You will be along with very experienced divers that will show you all the amazing “undersea” places to go. You will meet them as a visitor but after the experience that you will have, when you leave you will be friends. Words are not enough to describe that feeling, you must live it your self!

Also you will find a sea taxi service at Mericha where is a perfect way to explore Kythnos!

You can visit many ideal places very easy and explore all the unique locations of this island that are accessible only from water!

At the end of the day we are sure that you may feel exhausted and what is better than a drink or cocktail at “Veggera “ at Mericha or “Koursaros” at Chora? Bring your friends and let the spirit to tempt your senses!

Photo by Ville Virta, Kolona Port by Night http://bit.ly/1fk79Yg

We hope our experiences are more than enough for you to take a taste of Kythnos. This island is really unique! A traditional Cycladic island with all the “goods” of Greek and Aegean spirit! Leave everything behind, turn off your cell phone and enjoy the unique experience that only Kythnos can bring you!

We hope to see you soon, Do not forget to contact us for all your questions!

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