NAUTICAL www.visitgreece.gr The sea is nearly all about . An aquatic heaven, in abundance. So, sail the deep blue sea and explore the teeming with life. Seawaters wash the continental part 3,000 islands of the Greek archipelago and the coastline

NAUTICAL_2 Sail the from the East, the South and the West, creating a wealth that extends for more than 20,000 km. Live your dream! of ever-changing images, completing the greater picture, showing the harmony and sheer beauty of it all. Follow this travelogue and sail the Greek seas, discover mythological figures, legendary heroes and ordinary men. Visiting a place is not just about seeing it; it is mostly about experiencing the way of life on it. Geographical View the coastline and part of the inland from a different dream information, even the most detailed data, cannot but fail perspective. Acquaint yourself with the unique character to describe the place’s true character. This brochure aims and amazing topography of the various groups of islands. only at becoming an incentive for future tourists, as the Feel the vigour of nature! true challenge is about discovery and experience. Our sea voyage will start from the and When one thinks of Greek seas, water sports are most likely the western Greek shoreline, continue all along the to spring to mind. Greece is the ideal place for enjoying Pelopponesian coast, and the Argo-Saronic Gulf; them as there are modern facilities, experienced teachers we will sail through the Cycladic islands, then on to the and well-organised schools for a wide variety of activities such as water-skiing, windsurfing, kite surfing, scuba Islands and the Northern , then diving, sport fishing or ringo and banana riding. travel south to the Group and finally reach . Cruising off the Greek coastline is a fine way to get to know the country better, where seawater is an element Bon voyage or – as they say – Godspeed! NAUTICAL_4 - Lakka harbour Paxi -Lakka the Sail Ionian Sea - PortoLefkada Katsiki Antipaxi Kefalonia hospitality. Locals you feel willmake athomewiththeirsinging and warm upthepicture here.caves make andpicturesquelittleharbours mountains, deepbluewaters, High caretta, sea- theseaturtle. the East–islandofZante The lastislandto thesouthis Fior“Il diLevante” –theFlower of surroundings. theidealplacefor relaxation amidstlovelymake natural are proof ofIthaca’s long history. Smallsecludedbeaches allover Monuments theisland visit, located eastofKefalonia. islandyou will ofOdysseus, isthenext , thebirthplace Ithaca anddeliciousseafood.beauty ontheislandislocated atFiskardo,marina aplacefamousfor its Argostoli, andLixouri are beautifultowns. two The biggest and otherswithmany facilitiesby theshore. The capitaltown, AsIonian Sea. you sail around it, you will findunspoiled beaches Your stop is next as your basefor seaexplorations. nearby Vounaki, onthewest coastofCentral Greece, whichyou canuse Another option for you is to in Aktio and dock at the marinas town. inLefkada equipped marina isamust. andMeganisi islands ofScorpios well There isavery some lovely beachesalongtheway. Sailingaround thenearby with isvaried beaches, whereas onthewest coastthescenery by car as well. The eastshoreline is green with smooth, flat Heading southeast,you willreach Lefkada, anislandaccessible approached onlyfrom thesea. their green which can be landscape and secluded sea-caves and onyour routeNext are theshores lovely oftwo islands:Paxi the area atGouvia. you catchmake your breath. You in willfindthebiggestmarina will and the surrounding isles of , The multitudeofsandyshores, theamazingPontikonisi islet,and year. many beaches attracting visitorsof the best-known every you willseteyes onsome As you approach Island(Kerkyra), all year round. areconditions intheIonianSea thebesttravelling companion captivate thesensesasyou sailon.After all, the mildweather waters, safe andwinding beaches harbours eye. Crystal-clear unforgettable memories. Long goldenbeachescatch the west coastline, whereawait you thrills new andnodoubt andthefamousgroupSea ofislandssituated offtheGreek travelogue pointofourmaritime isthe Ionian The starting Antipaxi are they . Situated renowned south of Corfu, for Kefalonia Island – the biggest one in the (Zakynthos), thehabitatofCaretta (Zakynthos), Corfu -OldFortress Corfu Ithaca port Ithaca • • • • • • • • • • Must-see, do&taste Routes Maritime The indigowaters Island at thesea-cavesofZakynthos by Windsurfing Vassiliki Island beach,Lefkada andLoizosThe Nymphs Caves, Island on Ithaca Picturesque Island Kounopetra, amoving intheseaoffKefaloniaIsland rock, The Antipaxi charming Island ancient times The waters healingspring at Paxi Island,since the known Island Ginger-beer andKumquat liqueurdistilledonlyin Corfu The gigantic Island rocks intheseaoffMathraki clearwatersThe ofEreikoussa crystal Island NAUTICAL_6 breathtaking landscapes. St. Nicholas cove, landscapes. breathtaking St.Nicholas thepicturesquelittle isendowed of beauty, withidyllicbeaches and It wasborn. south. bit further This istheplacewhere Aphrodite, thegoddess pirates (Sarakini meaningSaracens).Kythera Islandissituated a ofSaracen to mindimagesandmemories brings of Sarakiniko The lovely IslandisofftheLaconiancoast. The Gulf shoresrocky ofLaconia appearnext. becomesimpressive in . andruggedasthe The scenery bays. You candrop marina anchorandrelax atthewell-equipped small coves alternating with cosmopolitanbeachesandsecluded . is thatofMessinia landonyour journey The next You willsee you will be amazed Gulf.Palouki, of atKyparissia the views Skafidia; south,you willreach pastGlyfa,Kourouta, . Go Ileia Sailing further Gulf. andhavethe marina funasyou explore thearea closeto Patraikos and Greececonnects withItaly Western Europe. at Secure aberth asthisport dockattheharbour country. Large shipsofallkinds inGreece, biggest city ofthe ametropolis inthewestern part ofPatras: ofAchaiastop andtheport isthe district thisisthethird Continue alongthecoastsofPeloponnese. your journey Your first and Sail P eloponnese

Kythera Island around of , between Peloponnese between of Corinth, andCentral Greece. isthrough the6,436 m. longCanal taking that is absolutely worth of theplaceswhere you willlive memorablemoments. Alasttrip Kiato, and long beach atLoutraki, Xylokastro Vrachati are buta few cosmopolitan beachesandsecluded shores to suit any taste. The Your last ofcall’‘ports onthisroute areare inKorinthia. There are held. ofancientGreekthe ancienttheatre plays where performances closeto ofEpidaurus,anchor atthenaturalharbour whichisvery castleby thesea.Drop andofBourtzi ofthecity panoramic view imposing rock at Palamidi will catch your attention as it offersa Greece. ofmodern Nafplio, thefirstcapitalin thehistory The you willsailtowardsFurther north thecoastofArgolida . Visit Leonidio: ofnature thebeauty istrulyrewarding. at thepebblebeaches Tyros, beachesof oratthewell known reach astop andrelax thecoastofArcadia atParalio. Make Astros, Follow thePelopponesian andyou will shoreline headingnorth that willstay withyou forever. beachare ofAvlemonas someoftheplaces harbour andKapsali

• • • Kythera Island: • • • • • • • • Peloponnese: Must-see, do&taste Routes Maritime Patras TrikoupisBridge Charilaos The island picturesque The ancient shipwreck at Avlemonas Firi Ammos, thered-coloured sandybeach sandybeachat AchaiaKalogria inArcadia thesmallquietharbour Plaka, onoffer services The lively beaches ontheCorinthian gulf, of with avariety Fresh fishdishesat Elafonisos Palamidi castleat Nafplioandthe999steps that leadto it The beachat Vathy, Gythio, The coves picturesque ofMessinia oftheOlympicGames Ancient Olympia,thebirthplace Kythera -Kapsali Gythio Canal ofCorinth NAUTICAL_8

Argo-Saronic Gulf Sail and the around Attica -Galatas mixture ofdailyroutine.mixture a quaint pace make fasteveryday and the modern everywhere, theoldways ofislandlife,of fact, whichseemto bepresent islands have their enchanting insular character. kept As a matter and alleys, andenjoy thepicture!Althoughcloseto , these houses,Stroll walkinthenarrow past traditionalstone-built streets nature. kind andthesmileontheirfaceshow their positive way ofthinking significant role intheGreeka very nation’s history. Their hospitality, The character, passionanddynamismoftheislandershave played have aswimatsecludedbeaches. holiday.a brief coves, ofnature Enjoy and thebeauty by solitary climate throughout thisgroup theyear make ofislandsidealfor cosmopolitan style. distancefrom Athens andamild The short notonlyfor butalsofor theirgreatknown theirmodern, history Poros, , andAngistri. These islandsare widely , destinationistheislandsofArgo-Saronic Gulf: Next in mindasyou setsailonceagain. lights thatreflectonseawatersKeep theselovely atnight. images seen from thetemple ofPoseidon city andthebright inSounio sailing around them. The are views trulymemorable:thesunset museums and great sights that you get to see either on foot or Greece: metropolis, itisamodern withmonuments, city ahistoric Once you are sure inAttica, make you visitAthens, thecapitalof Aegean. Northern towards theSporadesIslandsandof or north west through southto theIsthmusofCorinth, theDodecanese From off towards Attica you many canstart adestination:head atZeas,marinas Alimos, Floisvos, Glyfada, Vouliagmeni orLavrio. solid ground. Pick any chiefport. oneofthe isthecountry’s You setsailfor Attica andonceyou are there, itistimeto step on Sounio Hydra Spetses • • • • • • • Gulf: Argo-Saronic • • • Attica: Must-see, do&taste Routes Maritime Fish cooked ‘a laSpetsiota’, alocalSpetsesdish Island Armata feastThe spectacular inSeptemberonSpetses Fishing at Bistibay, Hydra Island narrow streets A stroll around the islands, following the picturesque The peninsula at marina Methana The lemontree forest onPoros Island The pistachionuts, top quality onAegina Island Atticus -inAthens at Herodion A performance Theatre ofHerodes -theOdeon Seafood delicaciesat Mikrolimano, Piraeus narrow towards streets ofPlaka, thecentre ofAthens A walk alongthefoot oftheAcropolis through the Rock, NAUTICAL_10 the throughSail -Chora - Tis grias to pidima andKoufonisia. Donousa Schoinousa, Islands whichincludestheislandsofIrakleia, you Cyclades willreach theMinor Sail south-east: Group of island. oftheisland. port West ofParos liesAntiparos, asmalllovely to watch theamazingsunsetatNaousa,mostpicturesque capital oftheisland. Sailonto thesouthandgetto bywill beattracted thecaptains'housesandmansionsin the Aegean' andtheadministrative centre oftheCyclades. You you dropNext, anchorsoutheastatSyros willbecomeyourmemories! cherished and allthisimagery and Islands: you stunning coasts,will view enclosed bays Folegandros, to , and thennorthwestbound , beachesandnaturalhavens await you.scenery, striking , for anddolphinswillaccompanySeagulls theboatasyou head home. and gorgeous coves willcaptivate you you feel andmake at andmoortheboatatIos Sail north fades away into the colours of the astounding sunset. white housesperched onthesteep rocks. Watch astheshadow you will see the shadow ofthe volcano growing longer on the onyour journey,Next towards thewest, liesSantorini place. Tranquillity are andsheerbeauty thedominantfeatures ofthis has apeculiarconicshape, . dueto theheightofMount Continuing southatfullspeedyouAnafi Island. willarrive It and you willreach thesmallcoves oflovely Island. the white andbluelightoftheAegean. Steer theboatsoutheast before you is thatof sandy beachessurrounded and set off by Sailing withatailwind, you approach Island. The image religious centremost important ofGreek antiquity. archaeological sites ofGreece, wheremeetsthe naturalbeauty island of the deserted aroundThe –cycle] Cyclades Islandsform acircle [kyklos history. for the nightlife of Mykonos’ and its windmills which are a part southyou reach cosmopolitanMykonosfurther Island, famous animpression Islandwilldefinitely make on you. Heading coastline. The religious traditionandtheuniquelandscapeof will welcome you against a backdrop of precipitousmartins Your first stop is beautiful The islandsspeakthelanguageofdreams… listen to it! the sailsout. amazing voyage isbefore you asthestrong localwindsswell you catch ontheislandswillmake yourbrilliance breath. An waters colour contrast the and senses and the awaken sharp Cyclades andposeachallengeto allsea-lovers. charm Blue sea created thisgroup of56islandsandislets. Islands. According to , thegodof Cyclades throughcompanion onyour journey the marvellous The dominantblueandwhite coloursoftheAegean willbeyour , andthensouthto Island. Milos Rocky , one of the most important , one of the most important Andros Naxos -Portara Island; mourning dovesIsland; mourning and Island;thegoldenbeaches Island - the 'Nymph of Island -the'Nymph Island; island Paros -Naousa Must-see, do&taste Routes Maritime • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chrysospilia (thegoldencave) onFolegandrosChrysospilia Island only by Island boat onKimolos The and the small harbours ‘unseen’ beaches approachable Island bluewaters ofIos The goldenbeaches and thecrystal-clear toA trip Island The traditional dovecotes on Tinos Island Amorgos Island Hozoviotissa visibleonlyfrom thesea, monastery Island grias to pidima’‘Tis beach(theoldlady’s jump) at Andros The volcano onSantorini Foinikas, thesafest dockofSyros Island The intense nightlife onMykonos at andwaterskiing PountaWindsurfing beachonParos The sheltered at harbour Faros, SifnosIsland The white rocks Island from rising thesea,Milos NAUTICAL_12 the Sporades through Sail Mount Athos.Mount of view that ends on the beachand the breathtaking greenery beaches ofthebigresorts. You will beimpressed by thelush swim inthedeep, indigowaters atadistancefrom thecrowded there you canexplore Halkidiki’s gorgeous beachesandenjoy a peninsula.Fromin Porto SaniandinPorto atHalkidiki Carras You are willfindthatthebiggestmarinas inAretsou, , Greece. visitingthecoastofnorthern itisworth Sailing north, the settingfor atrulymemorableholiday! them onlyaccessiblefrom thesea:SporadesIslandsprovide blue sea,smallsheltered inlets, andcountlessbeaches–someof July andAugust, moderatingheatandswelling thesails. Deep are sunny and hot, yet local The weather inSporadesiscalmthroughout theyear. Summers taverna. seafood, inany traditional taste thedeliciousfishdishesserved Try therenowned localpies and ifyou’re into fresh fishand and theirendlessgames. where reproduce. they you sailinthearea If lookoutfor theseals intheseacaves aroundspecies, AlonnisosIsland particularly Park ofN.Sporadesasithostsalarge populationoftheabove Islands, and therest isincludedintheNationalMarine Sporades waters are itshabitat.Excluding thearea ofSkiathos monachus)asthe monkseal(Monachus the Mediterranean adding auniqueemeraldtone to thewaters. Look outfor pineforestsDense goalltheway down to thesandybeaches, rejuvenated… youbewitching andthepeacefulsurroundingsfeel willmake , , Skopelos andAlonnisos. The are views Fourremarkable. islandsare populated inthisgroup, namely the rocky, wildimageoftheCyclades to thegreen Sporadesis will reach theSporadesIslands. from The changeofscenery (or alongtheeastcoastlineofEvvia ) andyou Sail north, Skiathos -Chora Skiathos - Votsi Bay (northerly winds) blow in meltemia (northerly Skiathos Skopelos Must-see, do&taste Routes Maritime • • • Island: Alonnisos • • Skyros Island: • • • Skopelos Island: • • • Island: Skiathos seal even monachus, spotMonachus theMediterranean monk The Park Alonnisos National Marine where you may hearor with honey localspecialitiesofstuffedThe tasty figs squidsandfried Swim intheuniquesecludedbeaches Achilli bay, Achilles' for point ofdeparture artefacts andwood-carved Hand-made pottery The renowned homemadepiesandsweets blue waters Swim inthecrystal-clear The ruinsofancientbaths Roman at Loutraki Lovely beach Koukounaries The colossal white rocks at Lalaria The protected inlakeStrofilia aquatic reserve NAUTICAL_14 Limnos Lesvos -Molyvos theNorth Sail - Tsabou Samos Thassos • • • • • Must-see, do&taste Routes Maritime Delicious Kalloni sardines onLesvos Kalloni Delicious Island The seacaves inAgios Efstratios Island–asealhabitat Watersports onEvgati beach,LimnosIsland The museumat maritime OinoussesIsland Pachia Ammos beachonSamothrace Island -Pachia Ammos • • • • • the fresh inthesmalltavernas. fishandseafood served visitors onafascinatingjourney.take You should definitely try harbours, sea caves, cold waters and ‘cinematic’ landscapes will destinations. beaches, Secluded known remote bays andnatural are traditionandthey maritime well- aheavy carry Smaller islandssuchasAgios Efstratios, , Fournoi and clearbluewaters. inthecrystal and your favourite water sport forwell itsnaturaltherapeuticsprings. known Enjoy swimming his wings and flew” according to the ancient myth. The placeis –thefirstmanwho Ikaros Islandwasnamedafter “spread fascinating picture. beaches are all to be found Island, on Samos creating a forests,Dense flowing waters, traditionalvillagesandgolden should beaddedto thelistofpros. andthedelicious local cuisine designation oforigin. Hospitality awardedlocal productwithamazingproperties, aprotected colours andscents will seduceyou. is the most famous Mastic , Lesvos oilandcheese make amust-see island. Petrified extraordinary Forest, productssuchas and top quality villages, fabulous beaches, impressive monasteries, the Lesvos create adream destination. green. Blackrocks, white sandyshores mountainsandlacy Limnos, theislandofgodHephaestus, isvolcanic aswell as the Aegean. Thassos a dream destination. sea are some of the reasons why the Aegean willalways Sea be andmoreharbours remote bays accessibleonlyfrom rocky the a few. seawaters, Indigo longstretches ofbeach,smallsheltered Pythagoras, Epikouros, Sappho, Theofilos and Elytis, to namebut destinations. Many famousGreeks come from theseislandslike with thelovely attractive nature, theseislandsinto very turn that goes back to antiquity,traditions, history combined ‘atmosphere’ from on each natural island,beauty. apart Legends, Efstratios, Psara, Fournoi and and thesecondoneincludessmalleronessuchasAgios Samothrace, Limnos, Lesvos, Chios, andIkaria Samos easier. The firstoneincludesthebiggerislandsnamelyThassos, The islandsare your dividedinto to categories tour two make tofascinating views visitors. gemspainted onacanvas, offering colourful the blue sea,like Aegean Sea. the Islands dot The Northeastern willmostprobablyDolphins beyour companionsasyou cruise The amazing beaches on Ikaria Island The amazing beachesonIkaria Enjoying wine somefineSamos The tavernas picturesque onPsara Island fromUnique masticproducts ChiosIsland Island) Island (eastofIkaria Buying fresh fishstraight offthefishing boats at Fournoi is yet another gifted island. Once you step foot on it, the a.k.a. Mytilini isGreece’s Mytilini a.k.a. third largest island. Traditional and are the two northernmost islandsof Samothrace are northernmost thetwo . Oinousses There isadifferent NAUTICAL_16 Dodecanese Sail around the

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • Must-see, do&taste Routes Maritime Katsavia coveKatsavia onLeipsoi (orLipsi)Island Partheni, thesmallfishingvillageonLeros Island The two caves Island at KeliaandAmiglai onChalki The museumonSymi maritime Island cavesKatsouni onNisyrosIsland Island Karpathos Swimming inKyra Panagia, Achata, andAmpela on Panormos cove Island inAstypalaia Traditional Island dishesfrom Island of area divinginthebeautifulunderwater Scuba islet, Island oppositeRo Kastellorizo The inPsalidi, aquatic reserve KosIsland Eristos beachon Island onLindos, Island Rhodes The butterflies the Theologian onPatmos Island The cave ofSt. John oftheApocalypse andthemonastery which will -no doubt- touch your heart andsoul.which will-nodoubt- touch your heart colours are exceptionally Follow brilliant. route thismaritime groupThe Dodecanese apaintingwhere ofislandsislike the sun. beaches shiningunderthebright in aleebay. You willbeimpressed by thegorgeous pebble towards theislandofPatmoscourse north attheport, . Dock the white is villages timeless.show that true yourbeauty Set Island. The lovely ofthe view Venetian Castle and Kasos. You eastuntilyou reach willthensteer theboatnorth Your tour willcontinuesouth-west towards islandof therocky mountains, valleys, flatlands, coves andlongstretches ofbeach. sail to the islandof destination isKastellorizo , aquietlittleplace. From there you harmonyThe here. present andthepastare inperfect Your next You will feel that time has stopped on the island of the knights. marina. Head eastandyou inMandraki willreach.Dock Rhodes songsandtalesto thesailors’ whispering mermaids ears. Islands. to mindimagesof brings view The breathtaking clearwatersSymi ofTilos, andChalki inlets andthecrystal Your to beaches, thelacey the continuessouth-east journey houses. of thevividlycoloured doorsandwindows againstthewhite rocks ofNisyros added on the canvas’‘Dodecanesian as you approach the black and Sympatro create aversatile landscape. More colours are medicine, andyou Dikaio drop Mountains anchoratthemarina. Further down, you reach sponge-harvesters. you. Headingsouth,youatKalymnos,theislandof will arrive where thedeepwaters ofthesheltered await naturalharbours to offatLipsi,anislandwithwhite sandybeachesandthensail Start unforgettable timeswe alldream of. natural elementsthatcreate atmosphere theright for those of Greece. The sea,sunandstrong windsare thepowerful part groupThe Dodecanese ofislandsisthesouth-eastern Kos islandnearKos Kastri thegoddessofhunting,, thefavourite islandofArtemis Island; you willbeimpressed by thecontrast Karpathos: you will be fascinated by the , theislandofHippocrates, fatherof NAUTICAL_18 villages and fascinating aquatic reserves amongothersights. villages andfascinating aquaticreserves up thepiecesof anawesome puzzle. You willseepicturesque rocks, secludedcoves, make aswell ascosmopolitanresorts coastline. Bays, gulfs, peninsulas, capes, serene beaches, steep Crete. The firstthingthatwillcatch your attention isthechanging Discover theisland’s interesting topography asyou sailaround which remain there allyear round. Macrocephalus) oneofthebiggestsea-mammalsonEarth, world over as there are Sperm Whale populations (Physeter The waters around Crete the are naturalhabitatsknown andexplore andAgios thesurrounding area. Nikolaos Heraklion of intheports Libyan seatoatthemarinas thesouth.Dock andby iswashedby the theCretan seatomeet. It thenorth, The biggestGreek islandisacrossroads where three continents The strong windswillleadyou southto theshores ofCrete - Crete aroundSail . coves on the north coastoffercoves avastrangeofchoices. onthenorth Preveli is onthesouthcoast beaches, andtheremote small and services with numerous Venetian-style buildings. There are many facilities Continue sailingwestward to town, anattractive will allcometo holdaspecialplaceinyour heart. Limenas Chersonisou, Agia Malia, Pelagia, gulfasthey Mesara and facilities. a note of the Keep followingof services beaches: the capitalofisland. offerThe resorts awiderange nearby Follow awestbound courseandyou willreach Heraklion, most popularbeaches. andPachiaIerapetra, Istros, Ammosare someofthe Makrygialos by finegoldensandthatborders theemeraldwaters. Elounda, Siteia area liesthe largest palmtree forest inEurope, surrounded ofCrete. district whichistheeastern Lasithi Within thegreater istheadministrative centre of port AgiosThe charming Nikolaos and explore theirunique nature! orGaidouronisi, Gavdos, Gavdopoula andDia. Chrysi Visit them islands, eachwithadifferent character yet equallylovely, suchas distance from Crete’sWithin a short lovely beaches lie small are the most famous beaches. You canalsodrop anchor at . Akti,Pachiato Chrysi Ammos, Palaiochora andGramvousa; they pebblyonesallalongthecoast.Sail from finesandy to colourful most picturesquetowns you have ever seen. The beachesvary it one ofthe making relating everywhere, to thecity’s history isthebiggesttown ofwestern Crete. There are elements destinations. fine sand. are threeAgiaGalini, Baliand Plakias otherpopular a famedbeach,anoasiswithpalmtrees, turquoise waters and Heraklion -Matala Heraklion Rethymno Heraklion Chania • • • • • • • • • • Must-see, do&taste Routes Maritime A raki withthelocals drink Elounda's cosmopolitan harbour palaceThe ofKnossos Minoan Drosoulites i.e. around visionsappearing Fragkokastello The inBali,Rethymno smallharbours CretanThe tasty cuisine The palmtree forest at Vai times The famouscaves area, inMatala inhabited intheprehistoric Falassarna sunsetview beachoffering amarvellous Gavdos, ’s islandsouthof Crete NAUTICAL_20 Naxos Aegean Rally Dream… the Sail Greek Weather Forecasting Sites Sport FishingandTechnical Swimming Greek Federation ofSubmarineActivity- Hellenic WaterSkiFederation Hellenic SailingFederation Greek NationalTourism Organisation Useful websites: forecast.uoa.gr www.noa.gr/forecast www.poseidon.ncmr.gr www.meteo.ntua.gr www.hnms.gr National CentreforImmediateMedicalAssistance Central Port AuthorityofPiraeus International directoryenquiries European EmergencyNumber Domestic directoryenquiries Hellenic CoastGuard Life LineS.O.S. 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Emergency TelephoneEmergency Numbers www.waterski.gr www.eoyda.gr www.eio.gr in as early asthe2 in asearly by peopleinGreece practiced Diving hasbeenanactivity the waves for impressive raleys, hoochies, vulcansandtantrums. with year renew they theirrendezvous their own spotsandevery snowboarding, andwaterskiing. skating Wakeboarders have Wakeboarding whichcombinesfeatures isasport from surfing, boardsailinglist ofinternational venues. PamvotisPorto rankhighinthe Cheli,Lake they Kaiafas: &Lake known worldwide Vouliagmeni beachinAttica, Poros Island, and offtheGreekIf coastline.you are into visitthe waterskiing, along find thatthereeverywhere waves are practically unsurfed (Attica), moodyouSchinias butifyou will are inanexploratory are by theislandsofParos, Andros Rhodes, Kos,Lefkada, andin There spots. are hundreds ofwindsurfing known ones The best of livingthatisaffordable andauniqueculture to boastabout. associated withahighstandard services, scenery, highquality destinations:lovely coastal ranks highonthelistofwindsurfing are you only a fewcanpractice. of the water sports The country heaven! wakeboarding, waterskiing, Windsurfing, scubadiving Greece anditsthousandsofislandsisreally awater sports a boatandsailoutintheopensea! or charter godeepseafishingorhave dinner cruise aluxurious blue skies; beaches, feel waterson sun-kissed andgaze thepristine atthe holiday activities,onlyreasonably priced. expensive-style Walk clear waters, inthemultitudeofbays, gulfs andlagoons. Enjoy crystal- by orinsidewarm activities adventure andwater sports You are inGreece, so, here are someofyour holiday options: Water take your activities: pick! sports a water sports fan or are keen to try a new activity. anew fanorareto try keen a water sports Greece isagreat choicefor your holidays whetheryou’re already beaches. only afewyou canenjoy oftheactivities onGreek waters and gaming cruises, speedboats, are bareboat andsailboat charters seafishing,Deep freshwater yachts, dinnercruises, fishing, luxury basses andlotsmore… fishes, kindsof trumpetfishes, , murray-eels, many stingrays, rare snails, sea-turtles, nudibranchs, jack fishes, soldier animalssuchasdolphins, ofmarine barracudas, across all sorts ofup to 25metres.weather avisibility willpermit You may come ways. Water temperature from varies 18to 26degrees andfine caves, and underwater fascinating canyons and underwater diving enthusiastsanabundanceofdive sites suchasreefs +30 2104511311-9 nd millenniumBC.Greek seasoffer to scuba 11888 171 139 112 175 166 108 NAUTICAL_22 Here isalistofnumbermarinasandsmallerdockingareasacrossthecountry. -Anchorages Marinas limited typesofboats. Continental Greeceandatthemajorportareasonislands.Onsmallerorremoteislands,rangeofrepairsisnarrowerand All typesofrepairsonanytypeboatcanbeundertakeninmostGreekharbours,atashortdistancefromtheport-areas Repairs Further informationonVHF,channel12. There arecaterersoffood,ice,liquidgasandothergoodsineveryGreekport. Catering Provisions –Equipment –Other Further informationonVHF,channel12. of localportauthorities. Diesel fuelforsailingboatsisavailableatanyportofthecountry.Tanker boatsfillupthesmallersailingundersupervision Fuel service Kos Mandraki Dodecanese Porto -Sani Porto -Carras Aretsou North AegeanSea Olympic Marina,Lavrio Floisvos Zea Glyfada Vouliagmeni Alimos Attica -Argo-SaronicGulf Gouves Pediados Agios Nikolaos Crete Methana Xylokastro Kalamata Patras Peloponnese Vounaki Kleopatra -Aktio Gouvia Ionian Sea-WesternGreece NAME Marinas Kos Island Rhodes Island Halkidiki Halkidiki Kalamaria, Thessaloniki Attica Attica Attica Attica Attica Attica Heraklion Lasithi Argolida Korinthia Messinia Achaia Aitoloakarnania -CentralGreece Aitoloakarnania -CentralGreece Corfu Island LOCATION Useful Information CAPACITY 960 -1235 115 -175 250 215 315 245 685 186 625 780 115 677 253 220 250 450 72 70 70 88 Symi Island Island Dodecanese Chios Island Samos Island Lesvos Island North AegeanSea Ios Island Mykonos Island Cyclades Islands Spetses Island Hydra Island Poros Island Aegina Island Mikrolimano, Piraeus Attica -Argo-SaronicGulf Nafplio Gythio Peloponnese Zakynthos Island Lefkada Island Kefalonia Island Ithaca Island Paxi Island Ionian Sea Anchorages www.visitgreece.gr Follow Discover the fascination of Greece through our website!

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