Greek Island Hopping

How to Sail in style between the Greek Islands

Greece has more than 2,000 islands and islets. Only 169 of them are inhabited. Some of the best places include the Cyclades, the Dodecanese, the Ionian, the Sporades and the Northern area of Greece. In fact anywhere in Greece is a sight to behold when arriving by sea.

So how do you travel in style by sea at a price you can afford? You hire an independent company that specialises in luxury yachts. The guest aboard divides the expense so sharing the accommodation with others is the key to an affordable luxurious holiday at sea.

When you go on a holiday afloat, which would be better a yacht or motorboat? You might think that they’re both the same but they’re not. Continue reading ‘How to Sail in style between the Greek Islands’

Emerald Bay the highlight of our sailing adventure – Anti Paxos

Every Greek Island has its own special place. A view, a location, an event. There is always one particular spot on an Island that remains prominent in everyone’s memory. For us it was Emerald Bay on Anti Paxos.

Anti Paxos is a small island 2 miles south of Paxos its 1 mile wide 2.5 miles long with only a few houses, that are very difficult to see on this lush green island. The island has no fresh water or electricity either, what it does have is Emerald Bay. Continue reading ‘Emerald Bay the highlight of our sailing adventure – Anti Paxos’

Sailing the big blue

Sailing between the islands of Greece is an experience in itself. Out at sea we’re quite alone; the vast openness challenges our senses. Gliding in rhythmic motion with our surroundings in this biggest of big blue I’m transfixed watching Christina drying her hair, as she seeks far horizons. Sailing together for the first time, our harmony with each other and our surroundings makes us feel we’re seasoned travellers. Our past lives of only weeks before are forgotten, it’s so easy to be a world away from reality in a yacht on a living ocean. Continue reading ‘Sailing the big blue’

Pera Pigadhi (Rat) Island, Ithaca

Fabrizio on his Catamaran in Lakka (Paxos) recommended Pera Pigadhi to Cristina and myself over a pint of Mythos. “It’s a beautiful spot” he said “Clear blue water the best quality water I’ve seen south of Lefkas” According to Cristina, Italians are experts at finding perfect locations by the sea. Secluded locations and perfect water is there speciality I’m told.

Reading the Cruising Guide of the Ionion Islands (by Rod Heikell) the reference to big bold rats on the Island did not go amiss.

Pera Pigadhi is an Island off the south east coast of Ithaca. It has a quay that can handle only 5 – 6 yachts moored stern or bows to. It’s a rugged little island with no inhabitance Continue reading ‘Pera Pigadhi (Rat) Island, Ithaca’