Arrival on the same day. Boarding is at the small port of Ormos Marathokampos, a delightful small village in the center of the large bay in the south of the island. The village is very well-kept and the people are hospitable. Well-made and always clean bathrooms with private showers are available in the harbor.

You get to know each other and take possession of your cabin, complete the galley, the boarding procedures and visit the village a bit. If you have time and desire, you can reach the town of Manolates, famous for its breathtaking views, its narrow streets and local craft shops (especially metal costume jewelry... really beautiful objects!). In the evening, you usually take advantage of the good food of the tavern on the beach 50 meters from the pier; A simple restaurant with well done and very tasty Greek food!

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In the morning we wake up early (but not very early!!). Breakfast on the boat, a coffee at the bar opposite and then off to Agathonisi! In Greek it means 'beautiful island', and it is no coincidence. About 20 miles with a SOUTH-EAST route and you reach this small island stuck to the Turkish coast. It starts with a bang! On the east coast of the island we discovered this small bay with simply wonderful seabeds. You normally moor with two ropes on land to be able to get as close as possible to the coast, to see the fish under the boat. The seabed is simply BLUE!! On the opposite side of the bay, which can be reached by tender, there is a cliff that descends into the sea gradually and offers a breathtaking view of the abyss. A mask is enough to see the wonder. It is a place normally full of fish so, if you want, you can try your hand at getting a fresh fish dinner.

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Miles: 20 – Navigation time: 4 hours

A good breakfast and off to Lipsi. We will stop in Aspronisi, one of the most beautiful places in Greece. It is a small island – a huge rock a few hundred meters long. Time and waves have corroded the central part which has collapsed creating a gap that can be crossed by swimming or even walking in the shallow water. It is a real postcard, all white and blue and for this reason it deserves a weather permitting.

The small village of Lipsi is simply delightful. White houses, a softly lit church in the middle of pedestrian streets where you can get lost.

In the evening a dinner at Manolis is a must. Perhaps the best restaurant in the archipelago and then it is nice to spend some time at the Ouzeria in the port, to experience the relaxed atmosphere of the Greek bars with the typical colorful chairs and drink a glass of Ouzo ice cream.

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Miles: 12 - Navigation duration: 5 hours including stop

The fifth day is still dedicated to the sea. If the weather permits, before crossing the canal, it is possible to stop for a swim in an inlet with a cliff overlooking the sea. There is a tunnel that you can swim through that leads into a salt lake beyond the tunnel. A short sail will take us to Patmos to explore the bays to the south that are sheltered from wind and sea. Usually the tender (the dinghy) is equipped with which it is possible to explore the nearby bays and go ashore to have lunch in a tavern on the beach. Patmos is a "sacred" island, it is considered the 'Capri' of the Dodecanese and is frequented by sophisticated tourism. The Chora (old town) is simply beautiful and should be seen both during the day (all white and blue) and in the evening when it is populated with life. In Patmos there is the Monastery of St. John, a place capable of giving you feelings of regenerating inner peace.

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Miles: 12 – Navigation duration: 4 hours

An amazing day at the beach awaits us. We go west to anchor in the Makronisi pools. The rabbit-shaped island is famous for forming a maze of islets with crystal clear waters among the bluest in the archipelago. We will go between rocks and shallow waters along a route that we have marked on the nautical chart to be able to return safely, until we reach a small bay - Makronisi - which we call 'the pools' because of the intense blue color! Here you can swim and with the electric dinghy that can be used by anyone, you can explore the surroundings to fill your eyes with a blue that you will remember! A good anchorage will allow us to spend the night under the stars.

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Miles: 12 – Navigation time: 2.5 hours

A fast navigation of about 1 hour will take us to Arki where, place permitting, we will dock at the municipal quay of the tiny village. Arki has a very special atmosphere: 2 taverns, a miniature port with toy boats but above all a garden-bar-shop that you have to see. The elderly couple who run it should win an award for the format. In the garden you can have breakfast, have a coffee, but also buy clothing and accessories of objective quality. Everything is mixed with order in the midst of plants and flowers. From the village you can walk to several sandy beaches or take a walk along the island's paths. There are no cars! Dinner at the tavern with plenty of cold beer. After dinner a magical atmosphere is normally created among the few tourists of all nationalities, thanks to the... the good fresh wine.

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Miles: 3 - Sailing time: 1 hours