The Cyclades archipelago is located in the heart of the Aegean Sea, but it will remain in your heart forever! Everything is just like in the postcards: the cubic houses and the very white little churches stand out against the sky of an absolute blue, the boats seem suspended on the crystalline sea, the white beaches contrast with the harshness of the rocks, the colored waterfalls of the bougainvillea make shade to the cats in the alleys of the villages. And above all, the hot sun and King Meltemi make the holiday even more special. The infinite sea of the gods. The Cyclades archipelago is made up of about forty islands with a bare and rocky appearance, but particularly fertile and verdant inside, which outcrop on the Aegean Sea.
The journey on a sailing boat is the best way to discover them one by one, in a succession of golden beaches, overlooking the crystalline sea, and wonderful cliffs. The villages sprout on the hills or are gathered inside the bays, where the white of the characteristic cubic houses and the bright colors of the frames reign.
The Cyclades contain historical treasures, towers, mills, dovecotes and old ramparts. The territory is then punctuated by remote monasteries, hidden among olive groves and vines; geraniums and bougainvilleas complete the postcard of this unique vegetation.
This summer discover insular Greece with a flotilla cruise : not only will you explore a wonderful archipelago, but you will also be able to meet many new people.
The cruise will take us to the discovery of the islands most frequented by the Athenians, the enchantment of the Cyclades which, emerging in the Aegean Sea, show their picturesque villages clinging to the hills or gathered inside the bays, where the blinding white of the characteristics reign cubic houses and the bright colors of the fixtures. The golden beaches overlook the blue sea making space between the cliffs, an ideal landing place for our on-board parties or for exciting shore excursions among historical treasures, towers, mills, dovecotes and old ramparts, monasteries set in the rocks, white and solitary churches and breathtaking views!
Saturday 03: boarding in Paroikia
The capital of Paros , an example of a Cycladic marine village, with its narrow streets, churches and panoramic terraces.
Sunday 04: Sifnos
With a crosswind / loose wind navigation of about 3 hours (20 miles) we reach the south coast of Sifnos. Anchor for bath and lunch in the bay of Faros. In the afternoon, doubling the southern tip, we reach the Vathi bay on the west coast of the island. In the evening visit of the village of Apollonia.
Monday 05: Kimolos
Descend towards SW and discover the islands of Poliago and Kimolo, both of volcanic origin, with extremely white pumice beaches and blue waters. In the evening visit of the village of Kimolos with its characteristic square and the rest of the ancient Venetian Kastro.
Tuesday 06: Milos
We reach the island of Milos , with its beaches and multicolored cliffs, discovering the most exclusive anchorage
Wednesday 07: Folegandros
With a nice sail to the east we reach this small and characteristic island famous for its crystal clear waters and the magnificent panorama that can be admired from the ancient fortified village.
Thursday 08: Ios
Following another 20 miles to the east, we reach the island of Ios, with its magnificent golden beaches and the Chora on the hill where the most famous Cycladic disco bars come alive at night.
Friday 09: Antiparos
We sail to the north west and discover wild creeks on the south coast of Antiparos. Night at anchor in the lagoon between the uninhabited islets of Glaroponta and Pantieronisi.
Saturday 10: Paroikia
We return to Paros in the bay of Paroikia. It will be nice to get lost in the alleys of the historic village, with its boutiques and bars.