Flotilla Sailing Cyclades 3 weeks Summer

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Accompaniment

Dutch

Group composition

Families, very child friendly

Duration

21 days

Location

Lavrio, Athens

23/07/2022 - 13/08/2022

Lavrio, Athens, Greece

21 days

Discover the Cyclades in three weeks

During this flotilla we'll travel around the Cyclades for three weeks starting in Lavrio . In these three weeks we sail with our yachts along small typical villages of the Cyclades such as Skyro and Mpatsi. Furthermore, we look for beautiful bays where we anchor and spend the nights. In addition to the small towns and beautiful bays, we also visit a number of large cities, such as Skopelos, Mykonos and Ermoupolis. This flotilla sailing holiday is the complete package to discover the Cyclades. Also view our example route of this flotilla sailing holiday, so you get an even better idea of what you can expect from this beautiful sailing adventure.

Would you like to sail on the Cyclades outside the high season? View the Cyclades flotilla in May here!

Dutch guidance
Towels
Clean linen
Blankets
Dinghy
Final cleaning
Full fuel tank
Full gas bottle for cooking and a full water tank
24/7 telephone service from Tubber

Three weeks of wonderful flotilla sailing in Greece

This flotilla is perfect if you really want to sail and want to go on holiday in Greece for a long time. We start from Lavrio. Lavrio is close to Athens airport, but upon arrival, you immediately have the feeling that you are on holiday. The amenities in the harbor may not be perfect, but there is a real Greek atmosphere and no crowds like in Athens. You can choose to go sailing immediately and spend the first night in the bay at Poseidon.

Experienced flotilla guidance

At Tubber you get the best service! Our flotilla guides are passionate and experienced sailors.

Quality yachts

Young and very well maintained yachts. All yachts in the Tubber flotilla are from 1 owner, so we can offer the best service with our own service during the flotilla.

All in Tubber package

All yachts in the Tubber flotilla have an all-inclusive flotilla package. Outboard motor, towels, linen, final cleaning and a welcome pack, it's all included!

Of course, a successful sailing holiday depends on the weather, the sun, the sea and the professional flotilla guide. Next to conviviality, safety is of course very important during your sailing holiday. In Athens, the flotilla guidance for this flotilla is in Dutch. Every day you will receive an extensive briefing about the weather, the route and the nice places where you can have lunch or go swimming. There is no fixed flotilla guide during these weeks, so that can vary, but they're all looking forward to giving you a great experience in Greece!

Day 1

Day of arrival

Today everyone from the flotilla arrives in Lavrio. We won't start sailing yet today, but everyone can check in and everything is explained about the yachts. There is also time to explore the city and we get to know the whole group. Along with the introduction, there is also the first briefing of the flotilla leadership. The guidance will tell you what we are going to do in the coming weeks and what we can expect. Tonight we sleep on our yachts for the first time.

Day 2

Lavrio – Ormos Makropoulo

The first day on our yachts! We start with a short distance today, so everyone can get to know their yachts. We sail from Lavrio to Ormos Makropoulo, a beautiful large bay. The bay is surrounded by hills and has beautiful white beaches. In the evening we eat fresh fish directly on the beach and we enjoy the holiday feeling that really getting started now.

Day 3

Ormos Makroloulo – Panagia

Today we leave for the second largest island of Greece, Evoia. The trip is slightly longer than yesterday, but after about 25 nautical miles we arrive at the island of Evoia. The island has many hills and forests, in winter you can even ski there. We sail with the boats of the flotilla to Panagia and dive into the wonderfully warm water.

Day 4

Panagia - Eretria

We leave Panagia behind and sail today to Eretria. The route we are now sailing is between Evoia and the mainland of Greece. Due to these circumstances, the waters are calm and there are hardly any waves. Fortunately there is a good wind and we sail through this day. Eretria is a bustling and also touristic spot on Evoia. There are many bars, shops, terraces and restaurants here. In the evening we eat delicious fresh fish that are delivered here daily by the fishermen.

Day 5

Eretria – Chalkida

Today we leave Eretria and sail to the other side of Evoia towards Chalkida. To get here you have to sail under the big bridge that connects Evoia to the mainland. The bridge is very large and does not need to be opened. Later we have to pass under a bridge around 0.00 am that has to be opened. This must be at 0.00 because this bridge only opens once a day. Before we sail on to this bridge we first moor and have a bite to eat. When we have passed under the bridge we moor at Chalkida where we spend the night.

Day 6

Chalkida – Loutra Adipsou

A longer route is planned for today, 35 nautical miles to be exact. Today we sail a nice stretch across the inland sea to the tip of Evoia . After a full day of sailing we arrive at Lautra Adipsou. According to many people, the water here has healing properties, this is due to the warm water that flows into the sea from sources here. After mooring we can look back on a beautiful day of sailing and enjoy this healing warm water ourselves.

Day 7

Loutra – Orei

We set course for the next port, today Orei is on the schedule. Orei has a quay where almost everything is present. From the yacht you can walk to the bakery and supermarket in a few minutes. Would you like to go to the beach? But of course, this is also possible, with a 2 minute walk you are already on a beautiful sandy beach. Are these bits of walking too short for it? Then walk on to the next village, with a walk of fifteen minutes you are over.

Day 8

Orei – Platania

We have been on the road for almost a week and have already discovered a number of beautiful ports and nice towns. Today it won't be a harbour, but we will anchor in a beautiful bay. We sail to Orei, the last point of the mainland before our crossing. From the boats we sail to the shore to have something to eat in a cozy restaurant located on the beach. We enjoy our dinner with a beautiful view.

Day 9

Platania – Skiathos

Today we start on the islands of the Sporades. Our first stop is Skiathos. We arrive at the harbor and step from our yachts onto the quay, which is a bit on the busy side. There are many places on the quay where you can eat well, which we will make full use of. With full bellies and satisfied we return to our yachts.

Day 10

Skiathos – Skopelos

Who knows the white church from the movie “Mamma Mia”? Today we sail to Skopelos town where this world famous church is located. With a little luck and calm water you can even climb up and admire the church up close. Furthermore, Skopelos is a large city, slightly different from the small fishing villages and beautiful, but deserted, bays. The city has a bustling boulevard, countless restaurants and nice shops.

Day 11

Skopelos – Kyra Panagia

The past two nights we have had enough hustle and bustle from the ports/cities, so tonight we will anchor nicely in a bay. From Skopelos town we sail to the island of Kyra Panagia. On this island there is a beautiful bay, and guess three times where we are going to lie. The bay where we anchor is Panormitis. This secluded bay gives you the feeling that you are alone in the world. Peace and quiet, a beautiful view, no telephone range and in the evening a great starry sky.

Day 12

Kyra Panagia – Alonissos

After spending a night in Panormitis we are fully recharged. Today we visit some beautiful coves and beaches before mooring. The day is devoted to sailing, discovery and swimming. After one or three bays we sail on to Alonissos, here we moor our yachts and are the final destination for today. In the evening we look for a place to eat together.

Day 13

Alonissos – Skyros

After a few days with less long sailing distances, we are going to make a nice trip today from Alonissos to Skyros (36 nautical miles). With the good wind here we can sail this distance in just under six hours. Arriving at Skyros we can already see the style of the Cyclades on the island. The beautiful white houses of the village, the center (Chora) which is at the highest point and a good harbour. A nice place to arrive.

Day 14

Skyros – Kymi

From beautiful Skyros we sail to beautiful Kimi. Kimi is a historic city, it is quite small and quiet in the harbour but this is because the city is a lot higher. The city is located about 250 meters above the harbor from where you have an amazing view. The city is located on what is called "the balcony of the Aegean sea".

Day 15

Kymi - Mpatsi

Today the longest route is planned 57 nautical miles, we'll make the big crossing. Because we have a long trip, the briefing was already last night and we leave on time in the morning. Around sunrise we set course for Mpatsi. With mainly northerly winds, we sail over the water at good speed and experience real sea sailing.

Day 16

Mpatsi – Tynos

After yesterday's trip, the distance is not so bad today. From Mpatsi we leave for Tynos . The route is full uphill sailing with a lovely wind. We can make nice speed here and because of the calm water you don't even have the feeling that you are shooting over the water. The harbor of Tynos is very spacious, which is nice because the wind here in the harbor is often a lot stronger than on the water. In the evening we make a nice beach walk and we end the second week of our adventure with a nice dinner.

Day 17

Tynos – Mykonos

Today we take it easy with the sailing, we sail a short distance to Mykonos. We leave on time and sail 8 nautical miles from Tynos to Mykonos to spend the day here. Mykonos is one of the most famous places in Greece. The city has beautiful streets, many stylish shops, great restaurants and many entertainment venues. It is a fantastic place to relax after our long sailing days.

Day 18

Mykonos – Ermoupolis

After our day in Mykonos we leave fully charged for Ermoupolis, another beautiful city but completely different. The city lies behind the long stretched harbor, the city has many large squares and marble is used in most places. This makes the city different from all other cities in the Cyclades, where the white houses and narrow streets are the characteristics. In the evening we go out for dinner at a good restaurant and enjoy a delicious dinner.

Day 19

Syros – Loutra

The past few days we have spent in big cities, time for some variety again. We exchange the large city of Ermoupolis for the small village of Loutra. The village is known for its hot spring, which flows onto the beach. We enjoy the rest of the afternoon on the beautiful beach and the lovely warm water. In the evening we eat fresh fish directly on the beach and we have a view of our yachts.

Day 20

Kythnos – Kea

Kea is our next destination, the last island before sailing back to Lavrion. After a not too long journey of about 20 nautical miles we arrive at Vourkari. Vourkari is our berth for this evening. With a beautiful view and peace and quiet around us, everyone can dream away here with the adventures made in mind. Tomorrow is the last day.

Day 21

Kea – Lavrio

The last day of our three week flotilla has arrived, it is time to sail back to Lavrio. Fortunately, there is a short route on the program for this day, so we have plenty of time. In the afternoon we look for a beautiful bay where we anchor and where we have lunch on our yachts. Floating on it we enjoy all the beauty around us. We jump once more into the beautiful clear water and then prepare for departure. We sail our last miles back to Lavrio. After returning to Lavrio, we have one last meal together and talk about all the adventures of the past three weeks.

Do I need a boat license in Greece?

If you want to rent a boat to go sailing in the flotilla of Greece you sometimes need a boat license. A sailing license 1 is often sufficient or an ICC (license 2).

Is there enough wind for sailing in the Cyclades?

The predominant wind is the Meltemi. This strong northern wind can occur from mid-June and remains present until September. In June and September the wind strength is usually 3-4 Beaufort, and the wind directions can still vary, but in the summer months you need to take winds of at least 5-6 Bft into account or occasional peaks of up to 7 to 8 Bft. In general, the winds around the northern and eastern islands are slightly stronger than in the south and southwest.

Flotilla sailing Lavrio and the Cyclades | Summer