- Early/late season
- Exciting winds
Blue domed roofs, sandy beaches and winds with a bite, the Cyclades Islands are stunning. See a postcard of Greece and it will inevitably boast the blue domed roofs of Santorini or the iconic windmills of Mykonos. Gorgeous sandy beaches, wonderful traditional architecture, stunning landscapes & fascinating ancient history litter its many gorgeous & idyllic islands. While Mykonos and Santorini grab the tourist limelight (and their numbers), there are over 200 islands in the Cyclades. The beauty of a sailing holiday to this area is the ability to cast away from the 'beaten track' and visit undiscovered beauties such as Folegandros, Sifnos, Serifos and Kythnos. Picture relaxed gentle tourism that tends to stand back and observe the sights and sounds, rather than the mass sprawl that imposes itself on the busy islands.
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Lavrion, Cyclades Islands
Elba 45- Size: Large
- Age: Mid-aged
- Catamaran
- 2020
- 6 Cabins
- 5 Toilets
£4,046was£ 5780Including Boat only-30 %
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Lagoon 46- Size: Large
- Age: Modern
- Catamaran
- 2021
- 6 Cabins
- 5 Toilets
£2,975was£ 5950Including Boat only-50 %
Lavrion, Cyclades Islands
Bali 4.6- Size: Large
- Age: Modern
- Catamaran
- 2022
- 6 Cabins
- 5 Toilets
£5,967was£ 6630Including Boat only-10 %
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Lavrion, Cyclades Islands
Elba 45- Size: Large
- Age: New
- Catamaran
- 2023
- 5 Cabins
- 5 Toilets
£4,457was£ 5865Including Boat only-24 %
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Lavrion, Cyclades Islands
Lagoon 51- Size: X-Large
- Age: New
- Catamaran
- 2024
- 7 Cabins
- 5 Toilets
£7,293was£ 9350Including Boat only-22 %
Lavrion, Cyclades Islands
Bavaria Cruiser 46- Size: Medium
- Age: Mid-aged
- Sailing yacht
- 2020
- 4 Cabins
- 3 Toilets
£2,636was£ 3468Including Boat only-24 %
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Jeanneau 54- Size: X-Large
- Age: Mid-aged
- Sailing yacht
- 2020
- 6 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
£4,373was£ 5755Including Boat only-24 %
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Bavaria Cruiser 46- Size: Large
- Age: Economy
- Sailing yacht
- 2016
- 4 Cabins
- 3 Toilets
£2,196was£ 3230Including Boat only-32 %
Lavrion, Cyclades Islands
Lagoon 42- Size: Medium
- Age: Mid-aged
- Catamaran
- 2019
- 4 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
£3,876was£ 4845Including Boat only-20 %
Lavrion, Cyclades Islands
Lagoon 39- Size: Compact
- Age: Economy
- Catamaran
- 2017
- 4 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
£2,550was£ 3400Including Boat only-25 %
What makes the Cyclades Islands so Special
- 1 Week - Mykonos Route ( via Sifnos)
- 1 Week - Lavrion Route (Mykonos)
- 2 Week - Whole Cyclades (Lavrion)
Along with Athens and Corfu, Mykonos is probably one of the most well known places in Greece. Famed for its cosmopolitan atmosphere, exciting nightlife and picturesque architecture it is a must visit place for anyone sailing in this area. The island is located in the heart of the Cyclades and promises vistors plenty of things to do. We'd recommend hunting out Little Venice or perhaps one of the renowned beaches.
The largest of the Cyclades, Naxos packs a lot of bang for its buck. Its main city of Hora is a web of steep cobbled alleys, filled with the hubbub of tourism and shopping. Yet you needn't travel far to find isolated beaches, atmospheric villages and ancient sites. It is a big beautiful island, rich in agriculture, tradition and some of the finest beaches in the Cyclades.
Nauosa is considered to be one of the prettiest villages in the Cyclades. The village has kept it authenticity even though tourism has grown rapdily here. It's whitewashed and flowered little houses coupled with tiny churches, chapels and labyrinth like streets combine to give an enchanting atmosphere to the village. The port is at the heart of the village and is full of local fishing boats and the remains of an old Venetian castle.
Kamares is the port of Sifnos and lies on the western side of the island. Sifnos is one the the best known ceramic production centres in Greece meaning you'll find plenty of workshops dotted around the town. The main settlement lies on the right of the bay and has plenty of tavernas, shops and bakeries where you can stock up. The beach has a watersports centre on it if you fancy trying your hand at something smaller than your yacht.
The town of Loutra is famous for its hot springs which flow right into the sea. You can see where the water runs in a stream on the edge of town and empties into the sea at the town beach. For those who want a free cure you can go to the spot where the hot water pours into the sea and there is a tub built with rocks where the sea water mixes and makes the temperature bearable.
Finikas is a large and lively village in the southwest of the Syros Island. The harbour has plenty of space for visting yachtsmen and the town offers a wide selection of tavernas. You'll also find a fantastic beach close to the harbour where many of the locals head to during the peak season.
If you didn't have an opportunity to explore Mykonos on your first night then we strongly recommend heading into the town centre on your last night. Mykonos has something for everyone including: restaurants, traditional tavernas, bars, clubs and beaches.
18°C Sea temp: 16°C Warm days, cool evenings. Changeable weather improving
25°C Sea temp: 22°C Hot days, warm nights with the wind stronger later in month
26°C Sea temp: 24°C Strong winds, choppy seas with hot & dry conditions
26°C Sea temp: 25°C Strong winds, Choppy seas with Hot & dry conditions
24°C Sea temp: 23°C Warm days, warm nights, Weather becoming calmer
21°C Sea temp: 21°C Warm days & cooler nights with occasional stormy weather
18°C Sea temp: 16°C Cool calm seas and chilly evenings changeable conditions
We have three dedicated bases for the Cyclades Islands; Lavrion, Mykonos and Paros. Lavrion is based on the Greek mainland and is perfectly placed to sail the northern and western Cyclades Islands. Mykonos is located in the northeastern Cyclades Islands and is well placed for the eastern, central and northern Cyclades. Paros is the best located Cyclades base, with excellent access to the entire island group.
There are several ways to get to the Cyclades islands. You can fly into Athens and transfer directly to Lavrion or take a connecting flight to Mykonos or Paros. Alternatively, you can fly directly into Mykonos to sail directly from there or ferry to Paros. Finally, you can also fly into Santorini airport and ferry from there up to Paros primarily, or Mykonos.
The weather in the Cyclades Islands is hot and dry, explaining the arid landscape that you’ll experience there. During the early and late months of summer – May and October -temperatures reach the mid-twenties. During peak season – July and August – temperatures are in the mid-thirties. PLEASE NOTE: THE WINDS IN THE CYCLADES ISLANDS CAN BE FIERCE, ESPECIALLY FROM LATE JUNE TO MID SEPTEMBER During the peak season when winds tend to whip down the Aegean sea, it can stop ferries from running with Force 8-9 winds (strong gales). 70% of the time winds will be greater than Force 4 (moderate winds). Earlier and later the winds are much more bearable, particularly in the mornings.
There are generally no mooring fees in Greece other than the main centre marinas such as Mykonos, but even these can be avoided by mooring in the sheltered bays of the island. Given its popularity, it’s important to note that Santorini is a very difficult to moor overnight.
If sailing without a Seamaster skipper, for charters in Greece you must have an ICC (International Certificate of Competence). Those with an RYA Day Skipper, or above, can apply to the RYA for an ICC with no additional assessments required.