Conde Nast Says Greece is the Best Vacation Spot in the World!

If you needed one more reason to Sail in Greece next summer, how about the fact that Conde Nast picked Greece as the number one travel destination in the world!

Conde Nast readers gave the best scores to Greece across the board in the 2016 Readers’ Travel Awards, and with good reason. For its relatively small size, Greece contains some of the most diverse beauty and landscapes anywhere on Earth. Besides it’s ancient ruins and mountains, it has over 200 islands, each with its own unique vibe and atmosphere.

With our cruises, we try to give you a taste of every side of Greece, sailing from party central Mykonos to the stunning beaches of Paros, and on to the volcanic landscapes and amazing sunsets of Santorini. No matter what you like or what your style is, we guarantee you will fall in love with at least one, or most likely all, of these islands – as the readers of Conde Nast did!

There’s no better way to experience the Greek islands than on a classic sailboat, with a friendly Greek captain guiding the way. Greeks have been sailing on these seas for millennia, and almost everyone gets around the islands by boat or ship. With a cruise like this, you can travel closer to the way locals do while meeting Greeks and travelers from around the world on the way – having fun and forging connections on the waters of the deep blue Aegean Sea.

So if you haven’t been to Greece and want to see what Conde Nast readers are excited about, check out one of our cruises next summer. Even if you have been to Greece, we know you can’t wait to return, so kick back and relax while we take you to some of the best islands in the number one travel destination in the world!

Brochure summer 2017

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Authentic food on the Greek islands!

You can’t enjoy a Greek summer vacation without tasting all the amazing flavors you can find on the beautiful Aegean islands!

 The islands of Paros, Ios, Mykonos, and Santorini, which those on board the Sail in Greece Cruises get to discover and experience for themselves, have a cuisine based on simple, fresh flavors and ingredients, involving plenty of fruits, vegetables, local herbs and spices, seafood, and a generous helping of olive oil.

 So when you visit the sun-drenched shores of these Cycladic islands, for which dishes should you be on the lookout?

 In the lovely tavernas of Paros and Ios, keep an eye out for sundried fish, chickpea soups, and a local specialty – snails seasoned with garlic dip.  These islands are known for the particularly full flavor of these local dishes, which manage to be delicious, healthy, and inexpensive all at once. Ios is also known throughout Greece for its dairy products, particularly its variety of cheeses. Try the local “Xinotiri”, and then taste the assortment of hard and soft cheeses the island produces.

 When you get to Mykonos, take a dinner break after dipping in the island’s crystal clear waters and before visiting the island’s pumping nightlife to taste local delicacies like kopanisti and looza.  Kopanisti is a salty, spicy cheese sauce with pepper, and looza is air-dried, herb-flavored ham similar to prosciutto (but even better in taste)! Finish off your Mykonos meal with the islands amygdalota sweets, made with almonds and sugar, before heading off to discover perhaps the most peculiar and unique dishes of all in volcanic Santorini.

 Feast on tomato balls, fava beans with roasted onions, and eggplants with lamb on a cliff side taverna while taking in one of Santorini’s famous sunsets. It will be the perfect end to a tasty culinary tour of the small but colorful Aegean islands.

Looking to experience first hand the notorious Greek culinary? Join us on our Sail in Greece cruises and get ready for a food festival along the way!

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HERA, our Brand NEW 30 meters long motor sailer yacht has just arrived!

She is able to accommodate up to 25 people on board offering double and triple en suite fully air conditioned cabins, in order to make sure that you will enjoy the perfect cruise with us!

This astonishing yacht offers a spacious outdoor dining area surrounded by comfortable and cozy cushions for you and your friends to enjoy group meals, lazy laid back nights or happy summer moments.

At the front part of HERA, there is a huge sun deck for ladies ( and gents!) to sun bath and relax endlessly, a lush comfortable sofa and a wide open deck to make you feel safe and welcome.

As we move inside, there is a stylish sitting lounge area where you are able to mingle with rest of the group, play fun games or read a book from our library. In the same area the bar is waving at you, in order to enjoy your drinks while on board your private deck.

Hera, offers 3G wifi on board for its guests and is fully crewed in order to make sure that you will feel home away from home. Her English speaking crew will make sure that all your needs will come true!

This jaw-dropping mega yacht operates exclusively on our Sail in Greece cruises or is available for private hire for tailor made cruises in the Greek islands.

See you on Board!

The Sail in Greece Team

 

 

5 Reasons Greece is the New Yacht Party Capital

 

In the past few years, travelers have been flocking to the Balkans to take cruises exploring the stunning Mediterranean coastline while partying on board with their friends!

If you haven’t taken a yacht party trip yet, it’s about time you start planning one. As for the country you should pick for your yacht party destination?

Greece! It’s a no-brainer, and here’s why.

1) Greece has a HUGE amount of islands to explore

Greece has 227 inhabited islands, each more beautiful and welcoming than the last. Plenty of the islands are equally well known for their crystal clear waters as they are for their all-night partying, so what are you waiting for? You won’t find such a huge number of island destinations anywhere else in the Mediterranean except Greece.

2) Greece already has some of the best nightlife in the world

How many places in the world are home to bars that frequently stay open until 6 or 7 AM in the summer months, and clubs that keep going well past when the sun comes up? This isn’t just the case on the party island of Mykonos – you will find plenty of islands in Greece with beach bars serving up drinks all day and clubs playing music all night.

3) Greece has incredible beaches and waters

When you’re warming up from the hot summer sun and want to cool down, just take the plunge into the beautiful Greek water! The refreshing Aegean and Ionian seas are cool, blue, and clear – just what you want in a summer swim. You can often see all the way down, even at a depth of 30 meters, so there’s no reason to fear the deep here!

4) Greece is known for its hospitality

In order to have an unforgettable experience on a yacht, you want to feel a great warm welcome when you board. Greece is world-renowned for its amazing hospitality – everyone from the captain on board to the bartenders and locals in the ports you visit will help show you a good time and live the local island life.

5) Greeks know all about having a great time (kaloperasi)

Few people enjoy daily life like the Greeks. Whether they’re catching up with friends for hours in cafes (kafeteries), eating a big meal with family at a local taverna, or dancing all night until dawn (ximeromata), they do everything with enthusiasm while surrounded by friends and family. So come party in Greece and catch the local vibe!

Explore the Greek islands on board our Mykonos or Harmony Cruises and  party like never before!

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Hemera…. our 2nd MEGA gulet just arrived!

Take a trip of a lifetime aboard a Greek Goddess with Sail in Greece this year… sun, sea and a super luxurious yacht, all on a budget! What more can you ask for?

For those of you who know your Greek mythology, you’ll know that Hemera was the ancient Greek primordial goddess (protogenos) of the day. Sail in Greece have just acquired their own piece of heaven in the ‘eye-catching’ form of a 30 metre long motor sailor yacht. They have justly christened her as HEMERA.

Luxury Cruising

Hemera boasts a spacious sun deck – perfect for soaking in the rays, a wide interior lounge room made cosy with cushions galore, a sumptuous dining area and an inviting bar. Once you’ve topped up your tan, move inside to mingle with other group members, play fun games or read a book from their library. With a private bar also at your disposal, these gatherings can often get quite merry as the day goes on…

The English speaking crew are there to meet your needs and ensure you all have a fabulous time. A typical example of one of their Greek captain’s is Bill ( aka “Captain Nemo”), who has spent his whole life sailing in Greece. He’s bound to have many a good story to share! And, for those of you who like to keep connected, there’s no need to feel isolated at sea… HERA offers 3G WiFi on board too.

All aboard…

We’re feeling very impressed by this goddess of a yacht, which operates exclusively on the Sail in Greece YOLO cruises, and is also available for private hire if you’ve a group who’d like a tailor-made cruise in the Greek islands. All Cabins are ensuite with a/c , double, triple and a few quads ( comfort at its finest!) Prices are affordable too and you can be sure this will be money well spent. Whatever you choose, HEMERA will float you directly into the docks of Heaven, offering up an experience of a life-time, as well as a glorious suntan any Greek God would be proud of!

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4 Best Party Beaches in the Greek Islands

Summer in Greece is pretty much a party no matter where you go. However, there are some Greek island beaches that outdo themselves when it comes to drinks and dancing all night long, and even luckier for you, many of those beaches happen to be on the islands we visit with Sail in Greece Adventures!

Sure, you can just hit the bars and clubs in town if you want, but if you really want to party like a Greek this summer, you have to check out some of these beach bars and clubs! Below are the top 4 party beaches you will find along the way on Sail in Greece’s journey.

Far Out Beach Club, Mylopotas, Ios

Right next to the water and with a beautiful swimming pool in the club itself, Far Out Beach Club practically screams summer. The party here always goes until dawn, and it doesn’t even get going until around midnight, so if you’re going to party here, you better get ready for a long night!

Nammos, Psarou Beach, Mykonos

This party beach is famous to both Greeks and tourists, as it brings some of the best DJs in the world to play tunes all night long. The restaurant and club is located right on the beach, so you can start with dinner and then join the dancers on the sand as the night wears on. Drinks may be a little pricier than on the rest of the island beaches, but the fun atmosphere is worth it!

Pounda Beach Bar, Pounda Beach, Paros

Pounda Beach Bar is meant only for travelers who can handle a good amount of crowds and noise. The party here starts at noon and keeps going throughout the day, as the beach bar operates during sunlight hours as well. Since this club is a tourist favorite, you will meet people from all over the world at Pounda Beach Bar.

 

Cavo Paradiso, Paradise Beach, Mykonos

This club is meant for house music aficionados and intense partiers only. On the crazy party island of Mykonos, Cavo Paradiso is usually the place where people end their night, because the party here keeps going until well after the sun comes up. Cavo Paradiso is a must stop destination for any house DJ worth his salt, which is why names as famous as Tiesto, Laidback Luke, Axwell, Erick Prydz, Benny Benassi, and Alesso, just to name a few, have all played sets here.

 

Join our Mykonos or Harmony Cruises and party hard on the best places in Greece!

Harmonia… 3rd Greek Goddess joined our fleet!

Join us on board our new gulet Harmonia, this traditional sailing gulet, enable you to experience the best of Greek islands  in comfortable surroundings.

What makes a gulet cruising very different from all other cruising, is a fact that our guests have really comfortable accommodation, best service possible and privacy.

Harmonia in ancient Greek religion, is the immortal goddess of harmony and concord.

When you book a motor yacht it is all about going form point A to point B in the fastest possible way and then enjoying it there.

When you book  Harmonia and go sailing it is all about  going to point A to point B in a trilling fun way.

Harmonia that holds 7 Cabins ( 5 triples & 2 doubles) , more elegant and comfy than each other with their own WC and air conditioning, with a total of 8 cabins is able to accommodate 16 people

This astonishing yacht offers a spacious outdoor dining area surrounded by comfortable and cozy cushions for you and your friends to enjoy group meals, lazy laid back nights or happy summer moments.

This jaw-dropping mega yacht operates exclusively on our Sail in Greece cruises or is available for private hire based on tailor made cruises in the Greek islands.

See you on Board!

The Sail in Greece Team

Deportes acuáticos en las islas griegas

Puede pensar que el verano en las islas griegas se trata de descansar en las playas y tomar cócteles hasta el amanecer, pero los días cálidos junto a la playa pueden ser el momento perfecto para ponerse activo también.

A continuación, cubrimos algunas de las actividades llenas de adrenalina que puede aprender o practicar en las islas que visitamos con Sail in Greece Adventures.

Windsurf

El windsurf es muy popular en Grecia, gracias a las abundantes playas del país y los fuertes vientos isleños. Incluso tenemos un campeón olímpico de nuestras costas: Nikos Kaklamanakis, ganador de la medalla de oro en Atlanta y de plata en Atenas.

Las islas del mar Egeo son perfectas para la práctica del windsurf, gracias a sus condiciones frecuentemente ventosas. Paros, Naxos y Mykonos son particularmente conocidos en toda Grecia por sus lugares para practicar windsurf. Pruebe Mikri Vigla y Laguna en Naxos, Chrysi Akti (Golden Beach) en Paros y las playas Kalafatis y Ornos en Mykonos.

Muchas playas excelentes para practicar windsurf en Grecia tienen escuelas de surf con instructores calificados, así como alquiler de windsurf, por lo que incluso si nunca antes has probado este deporte, ¡puedes comenzar a aprender en algunos de los mejores lugares del mundo!

Surf de vela

El kitesurf se ha vuelto muy popular en los últimos años en Grecia, y a menudo encontrarás kitesurfistas y windsurfistas compitiendo por lugares en las mismas playas. Sin embargo, los windsurfistas avanzados generalmente necesitan vientos más fuertes que los kitesurfistas, por lo que la multitud en el agua cambiará a medida que el viento se fortalezca durante el día.

La playa de Pounda en Paros es un lugar de renombre mundial para los kitesurfistas experimentados. Las playas de Mikri Vigla y Agios Georgios (Saint George) en Naxos también atraen a muchos windsurfistas, mientras que Korfos en Mykonos tiene una gran escuela de kitesurf para que los principiantes aprendan el deporte.

Wakeboard

Para aquellos que prefieren el snowboard al surf, el wakeboard puede ser el deporte acuático para ti. Lo bueno del wakeboard es que no tienes que esperar a las condiciones ideales de viento, solo necesitas un día tranquilo con poco aire.

Muchas de las mismas playas y escuelas que atienden a los kitesurfistas y windsurfistas en días ventosos también están habilitadas para practicar wakeboard cuando el agua está tranquila. Echa un vistazo a Golden Beach y Tsoukalia en Paros, Mikri Vigla y Saint George Beach en Naxos, y las playas de Ftelia y Kalafati en Mykonos.

Scuba Diving

Como se puede imaginar en un país famoso por su increíble verano, ruinas antiguas (a veces bajo el agua) y aguas cristalinas, Grecia cuenta con un buen número de buzos y escuelas PADI en todas sus islas.

Naxos y Mykonos tienen algunos sitios de buceo increíbles. Visite Prasonisia (que tiene una excelente vida marina y antigüedades) y las cavernas de la isla Dragonisi en Mykonos, así como una gran caverna llamada The Dome y un hidroavión alemán derribado en Naxos.

Las posibilidades para un verano activo y lleno de diversión en Grecia son infinitas, y la buena noticia es que ni siquiera tienes que salir del agua para disfrutar de estos deportes.

¡Prueba algo nuevo este verano en las soleadas islas griegas!

¡Únete a nuestros cruceros Sail in Greece y disfruta de Grecia, el mar, la fiesta, las mega goletas y los deportes acuáticos!

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5 mejores restaurantes en las islas griegas

Kalita, Mikonos

Mykonos tiene tantos restaurantes de clase mundial que puede ser difícil elegir solo uno para visitar, pero Kalita se ha distinguido lo suficiente entre los amantes de la cocina internacional como para conseguir fácilmente uno de los mejores lugares de la isla. Conocido tanto por sus deliciosos postres como por su menú griego con un toque diferente, Kalita también tiene una larga lista de cócteles increíbles para mantener a los clientes en este restaurante y bar mucho después de que se hayan retirado los platos. Lo mejor de todo es que, dado que Kalita se encuentra en un espacio al aire libre cerrado, puede tomar un pequeño y tranquilo descanso del ajetreo y el bullicio de Chora en Mykonos mientras cena.

Sigi Ikthios (Silencio de los peces), Paros

Escondido en el pintoresco puerto de Naousa, justo al lado del agua, el Sigi Ikthios, de diseño tradicional en blanco y azul, es uno de los mejores restaurantes de Paros. El chef Yiannis Zoumis se especializa en cocina griega, especialmente platos de mariscos increíbles, y siempre usa ingredientes frescos y cultivados orgánicamente en sus platos. Observe una variedad de pequeños barcos de pesca griegos mientras disfruta de algunos de los mejores mariscos que las islas griegas tienen para ofrecer.

Restaurante griego y bar de vinos Ampelos, Santorini

Si está buscando un restaurante con una vista impresionante, no busque más, Ampelos Restaurant & Wine Bar en Santorini. Ubicado en lo alto de la cima de la isla, junto a la Catedral Metropolitana, Ampelos cuenta con hermosas vistas de la caldera volcánica, así como del mar y las partes bajas de la isla. Disfrute de la deliciosa cocina griega y de los vinos locales (además de una extensa lista de vinos extranjeros) mientras contempla una de las famosas puestas de sol de la isla.

Restaurante Bratsera, Hydra

El restaurante Bratsera se encuentra en el hotel Bratsera en la hermosa isla peatonal de Hydra. Elija cenar en el acogedor comedor interior o junto a la hermosa piscina al aire libre. Bratsera se enorgullece de los ingredientes frescos que componen el menú de su cocina griega. Lo mejor de todo es que el restaurante está ubicado en el centro de la ciudad de Hydra, pero también está a solo cuatro minutos a pie de la playa.

Restaurante Ousyra, Siros

Este destino gastronómico relativamente nuevo ha causado un gran revuelo en el elegante Syros, la «Dama de las Cícladas». El Ousyra, situado en el corazón de Hermoupolis, la ciudad central de Syros, sirve cocina mediterránea italiana deliciosa y fresca. Con un diseño de comedor sencillo y limpio. El menú anima a amigos y familiares a compartir platos: degustar, disfrutar y pasar una gran velada juntos.

Únase a nuestros cruceros en goleta de 8 días en Grecia y experimente los mejores restaurantes locales que nuestro equipo le sugerirá. Consulta aquí nuestros cruceros Navega por Grecia

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