The islands situated in the Saronic Gulf southwest of Athens are among the most beautiful and interesting of all the Greek islands. They are favorites close to one another, usually within a two or three hour sail. Long stretches of sandy beaches, fragrant pine forest, and rocky capes against a backdrop of brilliant sunshine and crystal blue water provide an infinite variety of scenic beauty.

The cultures and people are as varied as the settings, luring visitors with pottery, sponges, pistachios, and almond cakes, which are available at shops and restaurants along the narrow, winding streets of the island towns. There are busy cosmopolitan islands as well as quiet unspoilt secluded islands. The seafood is deliciously fresh and the highlights of this itinerary are the schools of dolphins which will accompany you from island to island, jumping over the bow as you go!

7 day sail: Athens - Aegina - Epidavros - Hydra - Nafplio - Spetses - Poros - Athens. 183 miles.

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14 day sail : Athens - Aegina - Epidavros - Hydra - Porto-Heli - Nafplio - Leonidio - Kiparisi - Monemvasia - Gerakas - Fokianos - Spetses - Dokos - Poros - Athens. 226 miles .

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