Itinerary Athens – Paros ( 1 week )

Day 1 Athens – Cape Sounion

Embarkation at 17.00 p.m.

Departure at 18.00 hrs to Cape Sounion

Arrival at 21.00 hrs

Taverna on the beach

Though only at 3 hours sailing from Piraeus, you will discover that the anchorage of Cape Sounion is surprisingly savage.

You can enjoy the first evening of your holidays watching the sunset, while you are having an ouzo at the one and only small taverna on the beach.

Overlooking the anchorage stands the beautiful temple of Poseidon.

Day 2 Cape Sounion – Kythnos (Loutra)

Loutra is a small, sheltered bay on the north-east coast of Kythnos.

There is a nice taverna ashore.

Day 3 Loutra – Syros (Finikas)

Finikas is a large bay, well protected from the wind, on the south-west coast of Syros.
The originally small quay has been enlarged recently. Mooring line with stern against quay.

Plenty of tavernas ashore.

Those who prefer it more savage can sail to the well shelterd bay of Grammata, north-west of Syros (37° 29’ 74N and 24° 53’ 40 E).

Day 4 Syros – Mykonos

The most famous island of the Cyclades.

Find a place to anchor in the port, which is located west of the town. As soon as you have taken care of your boat, you can start discovering the narrow streets of Mykonos.

Mykonos might be overcrowded especially in August , but her charm is always appealing

Day 5 Mykonos – Delos – Naxos

In ancient times Delos used to be the religious and sacred centre of the Cyclades. The island is one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. Famous is the much –photographed Terrace of the Lions.

According to legend, Leto gave birth to the twins Apollo and Artemis by the Sacred Lake ( dry since it was drained in 1925 to prevent malarial mosquitoes breeding ).

This is a site you should absolutely visit.

Overnight stays on Delos are forbidden, but you can sail to Rhinia (2 miles) where you will find some splended and deserted anchorages.

You can also spend the night at Naxos and enjoy the charm of the old town.

Day 6 Naxos – Despothiko

Dhespotiko is a deserted island separated from Antiparos by a very narrow channel.

You will moor in the east of the passage, don’t try to cross when the sea is agitated. The turquoise color of the water indicates a depth of only 2 m.

Last tranquil anchorage with very good taverna in Antiparos

Day 7 Despothiko – Paros

You will sail back to Paros from the west of Dhespotiko and Antiparos.

If the wind is too strong sail through the passage between Paros and Antiparos.

There are many opportunities to anchor for a swim.

Day 8 Disembarkation at 09.00 a.m.

If you have some free time before your flight or ferry, you can leave your luggage with the supervisor of the base and visit the traditional Cycladic town of Paroikia.