After a relaxing night in Poros we will head into the south of the Agean sea and the Saronic Gulf islands.

Today’s stop will be on the historically important island of Idhra (Hydra).
Hydra is a historically wealthy island and this is continued into modern times with it being known as a weekend getaway for Athenians and something of an artist’s haven with many local art galleries showing exhibitions of well known and upcoming artists. Leonard Cohen, spiritual music home of suicides and depressants the world over maintained a home on Idhra for many years. Hallelujah!

Hydra is also known for its architecture and the main town is filled with beautiful houses.
Hydra is also well known as an island with no cars or motorbikes, so enjoy the peace and quiet while you are there!

As the town harbour is very small we usually opt to anchor in Mandraki Bay which is a mile or so north of the town. There are water taxis available to take guests into town (e20 each way) or there is a nice walk across the hills for those who prefer to mix relaxing with a spot of brisk exercise.

WENSDAY – Idhra to Spetsai
After all the culture and exercise during our night in Idhra we will take a leisurely sail continuing our journey south to the equally historically significant island of Spetsai.
Along with Hydra and Poros, Spetses played a defining role in the Greek war of independence in the early 1800’s. Spetses was the home of famous Greek heroine Laskarina Bouboulinas and her house has now been converted into a museum documenting her life and contribution to the independence struggle. Spetsai is beautiful. The island has been very carefully maintained with freshly painted houses and shops adorning the long and winding sea front road. We will spent the night either moored in the creek to the north of the Island or in the bay south of the town.

For the adventure lovers there is a very good water sports centre in one of the bays to the north of the island. Here you can waterski, jetski, paddleboard or even try your hand at fly boarding.

THURSDAY – Spetsai to Ermioni
Opposite Hydra is the small tourist town of Ermioni. The town is popular for its pleasant beaches and a number of historical buildings including the Church of Taxiarchon. To the east is the ruins of the ancient port of Ermioni in a nice setting right on top of the sea.

We have a couple of choices for being along side the Town Quay in Ermioni, either in the bay or alongside the Quay on the sea side which offers good shelter from the northerly winds.
There are a number of local Taverna to choose from for dinner ashore. FRIDAY – Ermioni to Russian Bay
Russian Bay is a small bay just to the west of Poros. It is named after the Russian Naval base that used to be here and still has a (slightl more modern ancient ruin to mark its place in History.)

Russian Bay is one of our favourite places to visit on this trip. We will anchor in the bay and after swimming and relaxing we will take the dingy ashore for dinner in the Taverna on the beach. Russian Bay also has its very own Wedding Chapel on a small island just at the edge of the bay.

SATURDAY – Russian Bay to Perdika
Perdika is another small town on the Island of Aegain. The bay has a very small Town Quay so we will either tie up here or anchor in the bay. There is a good selection of local Tavernas and some great bars for a final evening celebration before the run home to Athens in the morning.

SUNDAY – Perdika to Athens
The final day of sailing as we make our way back to the marina in Athens.

We will arrive in the early afternoon to give guests time to disembark at the end of the trip.