Category: Greek Islands sailing

Kithira beautiful sailing cruise

Posted on September 10, 2015 in Greek Islands sailing

After our trip at Spetses (add link here) we decided to visit  Kithira! Also called “Cirigo”  at ancient years! It is located at the southeast point of Peloponnese  and its area is about 279 square kilometers. It is about 7 hours away from Athens and the linearity is really interesting while cruising the saronic!

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If you read our previous articles  you may already know that we traveling with a sailing boat which is also our suggestion for you in order to travel. You can also visit the island by ferry but you may do not have the required freedom to explore the island! The main port of Kythira is “Diakofti” where is an ideal place to moor your boat. This port is well protected from wind of all directions and generally from all weather conditions. When this port was built, also an airport was also built together. As you understand you can reach Kithira also by plane!
So,  it is one of the few islands where you can visit it with all transports! Decide which one fits you and your friends better and schedule when!

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Kythira has many interesting places to visit and some of the most interesting places are its beaches! We asked locals and their suggestions were true! We would love to share them with you!

  1. Kaladi
    It is the most famous beach of the island. A must visit when you reach Kythira, with pebbles and green-blue clear waters!
  2. Melidoni

One of the top 3 beaches of Kithira located at southwest of the island with crystal clear waters and golden sand! Ideal for all ages

  1. Agia Pelagia

Except the beach there is also a village with the same name there!  At the northern side of Kithira, an organized beach with water sports facilities ideal for younger ages!

  1. Chalkos

One of the options you have when you leave from Kalamos village. An other organized beach with pebbles and amazing crystal clear waters! Do not miss it!

 

  1. Kapsali

You will amazed with the view of this beach! You will meet the one of the castles of Kithira and the small idyllic bay with reward you with the crystal clear waters!

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A really good idea is to take your boat and explore yourself all these beaches and not only instead taking taxis or walking! You will be able to be in a different place whenever you want! This is the freedom we told you before!

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Except these amazing beaches try to take a look to some amazing sightseens of Kythira like lighthouse of mouradio, a really interesting place to visit with amazing history from the ancient years built at the southern part of the island.  “Hytra”, an islet  opposite kapsali bay. There is a cave accessible only from water where a shelter for seals takes place! Except these,  a must visit is “Tsakonas canyon”  at the center of the island. Ask locals about someone to guide you inside this amazing pass between the amazing rocks and forest! Do not miss to visit the 22 amazing water mills near “Milopotamos”. Each mill has 3 rooms, the one that the wrist become flour, the one where the owners live and an other one where the donkeys resting as the “vehicles” of the older years.  You will listen for sure for more sightseens to visit and it will be a nice getaway. Unfortunatelly we did not have enough time for more to visit, maybe next time!

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Are you hungry? Do not say no after all these kilometers you may already walked for all these sightseens! Except your boat galley there are some very interesting rerstaurants and taverns to visit with traditional and very delicious dishes waiting for you!  We are sure that you will love the cuisine of this island!

 

Our first choice was “Pierros” at livadi, a very interesting restaurant with food like home! Amazing dishes with very good prices and quality! We really suggest it for you!  Your next stop should be “Fossa”. It is a little bit far away but it worth it! An amazing Pastry shop with very delicious cheesecake and not only! If you pass through there you must stop! Another option at livadi is “Toxotis”, a traditional tavern with amazing grill and fresh fish. Ask for the special dish of the day! We keep our favorite for the end.   “Manolis” at  “Diakofti” Beach at the eastern side of Kithira. You will take a seat on golden sand under a beautiful tree shade just some steps away from the waves of the crystal clear waters of the area. A really magical place Where you will find fresh fish and dishes like home!

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If you visit the island with ferry or airplane you may need a place to stay overnight.

And after a research we found Pelagia Aphrodite hotel at “Aghia Pelagia”. Rooms with beautiful view at sea and very good services! Generally a beautiful place to stay, with very good price!  There are many other Hotels too choose from but this gained our interests more than others!

 

At the end of the day you may need to go for a drink! You will find many bars around the island for all ages and tastes to visit with your friends and not only. We visited “Il mercato” a beautiful cocktail bar for all ages where you will find unique cocktails and very tasty drinks.

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We forgot to tell you to find and buy some local “Paksimadi” (rusk) with a unique recipe with Olive oil! It is a well known product at many places worldwide! Ask it as “Paksimadi Ladiou” (Oil Rusk) and we are sure that you will understand yourself why this is so delicious!

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This  amazing island is waiting for you to explore it, decide when, find your partners and just do it! Every Greek island is unique and I wish to all of you to find as much time as possible to visit as more as possible. It is a life experience that no one has to miss! We hope to find our information useful during your trip!

 

Take care!

 

Spetses

Posted on September 10, 2015 in Greek Islands sailing
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Spetses an other magical and historical Saronic gulf island! Just at the entrance of Argolic bay 50 miles away from Athens! Its area is about 22.5 square kilometers with  11 miles of coastline! Near there you will also find “Spetsopoula”,  “Agios Ioannis” and “Small Bourboulo”. There are small isles next of spetses!  Ideal to visit them with your boat and enjoy the hot sun while diving and swimming the crystal clear waters!

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Main port of spetses is located at “Ntapia” where the flying dolphins are mooring during the trip peiraeus – Sperses and back. It is not very big as it have only 2 piers but it can hold all kinds of boats!  An other option is about half mile away at “Mpaltiza” or “Small Port”. It is the first port builded at Spetses, a beautiful place to moor your boat where every summer is transformed to an amazing meeting point for locals and not only!

 

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Near this port you can visit a small yellow-white country church surrounded by old cannons and a copper statue of a local hero called “Kosmas Mpampatsis”. A really interesting point to visit in order to take just an idea about the history of this island!

The only sure thing is that you have to visit as many beaches as you can at this island, most of them are accessible by car or feet and also from water, you can choose the way you want. We suggest you to move just 2-3 miles away from you boat by feet and for other destinations try to take your boat!

We would love to share with you our favorite beaches and we are sure that you will be amazed the same way as we!

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  1. Agios Mammas.

It is just some steps away from “Ntapia” port. An ideal beach for a last minute dive! Very clear waters with many taverns near !

 

  1. Agios Nikolaos

Purbbled  beach, a small bay with crystal clear waters! You will find it durind your way to “Mpaltiza”!

 

  1. Agia Marina

An organized beach of spetses with the well known beach bar “Paradise”. You can enjoy your drink under umbrellas listening to amazing summer vibes! Ideal for younger people. You will find also water sport facilities like wake surf, wind surf and diving

 

  1. Kounoupitsa

A different beach than others, once again just some steps away from the port with pebbles and golden sand with many taverns near where you can enjoy delicious dishes just next of the waves!

 

  1. Ksilokeriza

At the south side of the island, with green-blue clear waters  at an amazing landscape! Organized but very silent out of crowd!

 

  1. Vrellos

Small but beautiful full of trees at the northern side of Spetses. One more organized beach of Spetses with a small beach bar near.

 

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  1. Ligoneri

It is one of the most silent beaches of the island! Ideal for small families, with colorful pebbles. It is organized but there is many space for all as there are many trees near where you can relax under their shade!

 

  1. Zogeria

At he northwest side of the island, a small  and a bigger bay with clear waters and golden sand with amazing shade of pines. Ideal to visit with a boat!

 

  1. Agia Paraskevi

Located at the southwest side of Spetses, with an amazing view of pines forest. Organized with many facilities and watersports! Reachable also with sea taxi.

 

  1. Anargirios School

A really huge beach where starts from the northwest side of the City of Spetses. Very beautiful, with golden sand and pebbles. It is also organized with a small beach bar – restaurant. Ideal for all ages!

After swimming there is nothing better than a shower and a meal. We already told you about many taverns near beaches but if you search you will find more interesting places to visit! Go back to your boat, take a shower and get ready for amazing tastes!

When you get ready, start exploring between:

 

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  1. On the Verandah

Located at “Ntapia”, a really aazing restaurant with very nice view and amazing stuff is ready to tempt your senses with it’s amazing dishes! Ask for the special one of the day!

 

  1. Akrogialia

It is one of the choises you have near kounoupitsa beach and one of the best you can visit! Traditional greek tastes will amaze you! Very fresh and well cooked sea food in good prices!

 

  1. Clock

Are you ready for something let’s say “different”? A “fast food” restaurant but well cooked fast food! You will find amazing Pizza, burgers and pusta all day!

Located at Clock square, the place where the restaurant took it’s name!

 

  1. To liotrivi

At the old port, a classic traditional tavern with amazing view just next of the sea waves is waiting for you and your friends or family to enjoy amazing dishes! Ideal for dinner just before the sunset. The view will amaze you!

 

  1. Roussos

At Agios Mammas, the best place for breakfast! Waffles ,crepes, sandwiches and many more for all of view! Value for money with very good staff and service!

 

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Do not forget to find some time to visit some more sightseens of Spetses as the Old Port and the Square of Ntapia are one of the most well known places to visit in spetses and we are sure that you already been there! . Some other choises are the “Bouboulina’s Museum” at the back of Ntapia. Amazing place where many important meetings took place there at older years. You will see many storred insurance contracts from these years, handmade mirrors and many more things where the ancient visitors were bringing as gifts as exchange for the meeting room.  An other option is the “Spetses museum – Chatzigianni mansion”. You will find about 4000 years of civilization of the island and not only! It is a really amazing place to visit and learn about the most importand incidents of Greek history! Do not miss the lighthouse of Spetses! Locals and not only say that it is really unique. It is one of the first ever builded in Greece, it is no more usefull for sea because a newer one is builded but it is a really interesting sight to visit!

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In case you do not visit Spetses with a yacht you may also want to stay somewhere.  We asked about the best just for you and most people told us about  Armata boutique hotel. We decided to visit it just to know from personal experience how it is! Believe us it is one of the most beautiful places to stay overnight! It is a lovely hotel like a “small town” let’s say, with lumenus rooms and very good services! We forget to tell you about the price, 50 euros for a double room at full season it was really interesting!

Spetses nightlife votsalo bar

Votsalo bar

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After all these experiences at Spetses you may need to relax and what is better than a cocktail under the stars? Visit “Votsalo-Espresso Bar” and you will be in the best place to drink cocktails on this island!  Ask about Mike and you will be served only with the best!

 

We hope you will find our information useful and enjoy this island as we did when you visit it. If you think that something is missing from this article or you have any questions, just send us an email! Sometimes we forget some interesting things because we try to cover as many areas as we can and we forget some information!

Take care!

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Ios sailing 2015

Posted on September 10, 2015 in Greek Islands, Greek Islands sailing
Ios sailing 2016

 

Ios, the island of dreams! One of the most beautiful islands of Cyclades ideal for all ages!
An amazing destination with traditional housings,  amazing beaches, amazing cuisine and not only! You must explore Ios and all of its interesting points your self! Also called “Nios” from locals and Its area is about 109 square kilometers with a population over 2000 people!
This time we visited Ios with a charter boat from Kalamaki after an amazing trip to Poros at Saronic Gulf, Kimolos and Sikinos! It was a long sailing trip but full of experiences we would love to share with you!  You can also reach Ios with ferry from Peiraeus or Rafina which first visits other Cycladic islands, like a small tour!

 

Ios island sailing tour

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While cruising Aegean reaching Ios we were all amazed, we read about this island many times for many interesting points and they were all true! When you reach the port you may see something like a small “village” but this is just the beginning! It is just the enterance of Ios! If you need to buy some stuff you are missing you will find whatever you may just a few steps away!

 

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After mooring our boat at the port and doing all the required actions in order to stay there without any problem (Just to notify port police that this boat is ours in order to “charge us” for the mooring) we stared looking for interesting things to do! We went out for some shopping and we began at 18:00 with a small tour up to “Chora” of Ios, just 2 kilometers away from our boat which is the “city” let’s say of the island. A really amazing place, full of white and blue, a classic Cycladic city where can travel you to the past!  Slated roads and small churches like the old years are there to show you an interesting part of the island history!  Do not miss to visit the church of “Panagia Gremiotissa” at the highest point of Chora! It is a really amazing stop! Since the tour took us many hours exploring chora, we started getting hungry and we stopped at “The mills”. A really amazing and original Greek restaurant with a long history through the years!  Located at “Mills” square a very well photoshooted place at Ios since 1969! Try to ask about the special dish of the day! It is always a traditional greek taste that worth it to taste!

 

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We left “The Mills” at about  23:00 and in our way back to our boat we noticed that Chora was transformed to an amazing Nightlife destination!  We started thinking of a drink and we finally visited “Astra Coctail Bar”!  Amazing music vibes that make you feel wonderful and some very tasteful cocktails made us to feel like Greeks and stay there up to sunrise! We did it the Greek way!

After this interesting night we have been onboard again and after some hours of sleep and recharging our batteries we left the port for other destinations of Ios!  We anchored at “Kolitsani bay” for a dive but we left after some minutes as the beach near was for well known for nudism! We did not know about that and we felt a little bit uncomfortable!

We headed “Milopotas”  which beach is the most famous in Ios. We anchored far from the coast and we met the beach with the dinghy.  There is a fully equipped beach (about 2 kilometers long!) with umbrellas, sunbeds and beach bars where you can relax and enjoy the sun! You will also find all kinds of water sports like surf, wind surf, wake surf, jet ski, diving and many others! Try diving the sea bottom with complete equipment with professionals near you!  You will also find some extras to rend like underwater camera! If you do not have one it worth it for some underwater photos!

 

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After some hours spending there we had also some conversations with locals and they told us about beaches that are reachable only from water!  We found these information very interesting and we started exploring these places!  We headed first “Pepa”  where is a place near an isolated secret beach, we did not dive there we just used it for a point in our way! After  about 2 miles we saw on our left a bay “deep” between rocks, as they told us!  We anchored in a safe distance, from the rocks in order to avoid any damages and we used dinghy to go up to the coast.  Crystal clear waters, out of wind! A special location to relax and enjoy the sun out of rushy beaches!

We spent many hours there and finally we decided to leave the area and sail to other well known locations and not to search for other secret locations. There are too many things to do at this island that you can not decide from where to start!

 

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Finally our next destination was “Maganari” at the southerst point of Ios, a unique place with strange geographical relief! The coast was like a lace with small hills near where classic Cycladic buildings use it as their base! A really amazing view!  We stayed for the night onboard and next day morning we have been for a walk! We asked locals for interesting sightseens there and they told us about a Byzantine monastery of “Aghios Ioannis” buided at about 17th aion.  We also heared that a film was shot there called “Le Grand Blue” and we were interested to watch it! We found a souvenir shop, and except all other small gifts we bought, we found the film in a DVD! . On our way back we decided to stay at the amazing golden sand beach and then go back to boat.

 

We were feeling exhausted because of the hot weather and all activities we done and it was the perfect time to watch the movie we bought before!  Interesting plot with a duration something more than 2 hours. We combined it with some snacks and drinks and after all that we were ready to sleep!

 

The next day morning, we started sailing the rest of ios we left and it was very interesting! We visited “Psathi” and “Aghia Theodoti” , amazing places like small villages, silent places where the locals will make you feel like home, like one of them!  We enjoyed every minute we were there and we did not want to leave but unfortunately we had.  It was the last night in Ios and we hope to go back soon for more adventures! We fall in love with this island and we are sure that when you visit it you will understand us completely!

 

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If you do not visit Ios with your own boat, do not forget to ask about “Sea taxi” in order to visit all the interesting sightseens from sea! It worth it!

If we forget to tell you something is because we do not know from where to start writing. Ask as for whatever you want and we are sure that from our personal experience that we will help you!

 

–Sailing Ios 2016, Cyclades

 

Paros Sailing vacation

Posted on July 16, 2015 in Greek Islands sailing
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Paros, the third biggest island of Cyclades called “Yria” at the ancient years! It’s area conceive about 197 square kilometers with 119 kilometers of coastline!  It is located almost at the center of Cyclades just 3 to 4 miles from Naxos, a crossroad point  for main Greece and all Aegean sea !  When you visit this island the only sure thing is that you will fall in love! A completely original Cycladic island, full of white and blue with unlimited beaches for all the tastes, unlimited activities and places to visit! This combination will make you thinking of Paros for the rest of your life!

 

Paros

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If you want to reach Paros you have many ways to do it! Except the ferries from Peiraeus and Rafina that will take you there in about 5 hours you can also take the airplane from Eleftherios Venizelos (the International Airport of Greece, located near Athens) and in less than 30 minutes you will enjoy the magical landscape of Paros! It is one of the 6 airports in Cyclades where you can find all the services like international airports! An other option to reach Paros is with your own yacht, Sailing or Power boat, it is in your hand! We sailed Paros for 2014 an it was more amazing and beautiful than we expected! Idylic bays with crystal clear waters like all Cycladic islands and unique landscapes in places where you can moor your boat! You will enjoy every second you will stay at this island!

 

Paros island

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Except the must stops at Naousa where the main port is also located and Parikia you have also to visit “Livadi”, “Ampelas”, “Piso Livadi”, “Drios” ,  “Pounta” and “Sarakiniko”. There are many places to visit and explore  and let’s say that they are unlimited but we just give you a global idea from where to start!

 

Naousa port, Paros island

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Beaches of Paros are really interesting for all of you! You can find a silent beach to relax and enjoy the sun with your family or your friends or you can find a crowded beach with a bar full of music to party all day!  Select what fits to you better and enjoy every moment!

 

We have the top 10 for you!

  1. “Aliki”

One of the most beautiful Beaches of Paros, with crystal clear waters ideal to relax and enjoy the sun!  Ideal for families as it is a calm location with many taverns to enjoy tranditional dishes after swimming!

 

 

  1. “Molos”

Located in a small bay between “Kefalos” and “Antiparos” with golden sand! Reachable with car easily

 

  1. “Monastiri”

At the western side of Naousa bay, famous beach with beach bar for all ages!

Try to find out a sea taxi to reach it except your vehicle!

 

  1. “Marchelo”

2.5 kilometers out of Parikia, near “Krios” An amazing beach for everyone with crystal clear waters. Also reachable with sea taxi and car!

  1. “Agia Eirini”

Southern of Parikia, about 4 kilometers away with golden sand and many palms that looks like an exotic place out of Greece!

 

  1. “Logaras”

A beach that also took the name of the location where it is!  Rated with light blue flag for her waters! You will find many taverns, reastaurants and café-bars to enjoy your food or dring after swimming and not only!

 

  1. “Livadia”

Famous and crowded beach for younger people at the northern of Paros. You will find sunbeds and umbrellas to relax and enjoy your drink from the beachbar next of the beach!

 

  1. “Chrisi Akti”

Her name means “Golden coast” and it is the biggest beach of Paros and also one of the most beautiful!  If you love watersports you will also love this beach! You will find many activities to do like, surfing, diving, paddling etc.  Near beach you will find also hotels, rental apartments, bars and restaurants for all your needs!

 

  1. “Punta”

Maybe the most famous beach of Paros! 8,5 kilometers out of Paroikia! Organized with sunbeds and umbrellas with an amazing beach club for younger people!

There are also available many watersports like surf, wind-surf and kite-surf !

 

  1. “Nea Chrisi Akti”

The “new golden coast” is a beach with her own history!  Since 90’s it is the beach that international wind surf tournament is taking place every August! A perfectly organized beach with many facilities!

 

  1. “Ampelas”

A small beach away from the other crowded places, ideal to relax with your friends!

There also many fish taverns near there to enjoy fresh fish just out of the water!

 

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We told about many taverns and restaurants to eat after swimming but we believe that it is better to share with you the best to visit! Cuisine of Paros is completely based on Mediterranean and greek ingredients and it is really delicious! Ask locals about some local Cheese like “Graviera” or “Touloumotiri” And combine it with local red wine like “Mandilaria”, a unique variety of paros!

 

  1. “Achinos”

At Naousa, medditeranean tastes with amazing menu to choose from based on fresh fish!  Ask for the “special” dish of the day!

 

  1. “Ephessus”

Located at Paroikia, a really amazing restaurant! You will find tranditional greek dishes and not only! Explore the menu and you will be amazed with the list of dishes!

 

  1. “Ouzeri ton Nautikon”

At the port of Naousa next to the sea! A really tranditional place to drink and eat. You will find many fish based delicacies to combine them with Ouzo!

 

  1. “Restaurant Anna”

Traditional delicious tastes at an amazing traditional place! The owner, Anna is always there with a warm and welcome smile for all of you!  You will be amazed!

 

  1. “Fedras Falafel House”

Let’s taste something different from Middle Eastern cusine of Egypt, here in Greece. A really unique taste that travel you at the roots! Excellent quality and good prices!  Naousa

 

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You maybe just took a taste from this amazing island but you will never understand unless you visit it! You must visit also some amazing sightseens of Paros an the magical spirit will make you feel like a local!

 

  1. “Lofos tou Kastrou”

A small castle has its own base at the top of the hill since 13th century! If you visit it you will see near the castle a small ancient housing that there are many small churches! Interesting place to visit!

 

  1. “Lofos Kefalou”

A worldwide famous place to visit with a monastery at the top of the hill which is builded on the crater of an ancient volcano! Every rock you will find there is made from lava!

 

  1. “Castle of Naousa”

When you reach the port you will understand your self that there is something macigal!  It is an ancient fortification building that you have to explore!

 

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  1. “Folklore Museum of Naousa”

Visit it and you will be amazed of Paros and her history!  You will meet a small summary of the island and many tranditional outfits and accessories.

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  1. Ancient Pottery Workshop

Explore the ancient workshop, you will be amazed with the things you will see. It is dated to 3rd aion and the the technology that thery were using was really from the future!

 

You read about many places and beaches to visit and you may feel exhausted and also wondering where to stay! Here we have also some suggestions for you!  There are available many hotels and apartments to choose from. From personal experience from other times we traveled at Paros we suggest you these :

 

  1. “Petres hotel”

A really ideal place to stay! A boutique hotel where you can choose between many different rooms, very friendly staff and excellent services! Located at Naousa in a “hided” amazing place! All locals know about it so just ask for it!

  1. “Archipelagos Resort Hotel”

We would say that it is one of the best places to stay in the world!

amazing small “group” aparthments with amazing view! You will find also an amazing pool where you can swim or enjoy your cocktail late at night!  Very good prices and excellent services! Located at Agia Eirini

We are sure that you will fall in love with this island! When you explore it and discover more and more you will understand! A week is not enough for sure to explore this island.. try to stay as more as possible! You worth it until the end!

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Do not forget to ask about some boat tours that taking place in the island! Locals know the island more than anyone else! They will bring you to the most beautiful places reachable only from sea and your sailing boat!  You will be amazed!

You can also try Diving to the amazing sea bottom of “Aliki” or “Naousa”!  There are teams consisted by professionals that will help you at all and make you enjoy every moment!

There are also available other activities like surf, wind surf, wake surf, jet ski and not only! Just ask about it! We hope to see you soon! If we miss something you may wanted to know just ask for it! There are too many memories and feelings where words will be never be enough to describe them! Just… VISIT PAROS!

Here also you can find an article in order to combine more than one island, with island hopping in Greece.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sailing in Serifos for holidays

Posted on July 16, 2015 in Greek Islands sailing
Sailing to serifos

Serifos, an other amazing island of Cyclades with its own history! A unique mountainous layout with many unique places to explore! Maybe at first glance to be indifferent because of the huge rocks you will find out of the port but when you arrive you will be impressed! This island is located between Kythnos and Sifnos and its area is about 70sq kilometers with 23 amazing beaches and many idylic bays with crystal clear waters!

 

 

Serifos

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You can reach Serifos by ferry from Peiraeus port or with your own sailing or motor boat where we believe it is the best way as you will explore yourself the whole island even the areas that are accessible only from sea! Believe us, there are many idylic bays with crystal clear waters that waiting for you! It is about 5 to 6 hours away!

When you arrive you will meet “Livadi” as first station where the main port is located and it is the start point for all your adventures at this island! Do not forget to visit “Chora” the “Capital” of the island and explore the streets to find out yourself how magical this place is!

Serifos

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Of course, the adventures on this islands do not stop there… Let’s see together some other things you can do! Beaches, activities, sightseens and more!

Lets start from the magical beaches where you MUST swim! You will enjoy every moment of swimming and sunbathing like never before! We would love to share with you our top 10!

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1. “Avlomonas”
At North East of Serifos, easy reachable with car with many activities to do!

2. “Livadakia”
Near Avlomonas, an other amazing beach with beach bar!

3. “Kalo Ampeli”
Located at the southest point of the island! An isolated beach that is preferred to reach with a boat!

4. “Lia”
A beach golden sand and pebbles! You will walk about 20 minutes to reach her and what is better than a dive to leave the heat behind?

5. “Psili ammos”
Rated as the best beach of Europe on 2003 and as the locals say, she still is!

6. “Ellinika”
Only reachable from water located at the north west of Serifos! An ideal place for mooring away from “rush” that can make you feel wonderful!

7. “Agios sostis”
We heard that this beach is really out of wind and it is really the truth! A must place to swim and relax !

8. “Platis gialos”
A really amazing beach that gives you the passage to other 2 small beaches! Located at noth east of island!

9. “Vayia”
Golden sand and multicolor pebbles make this beach a wonderful place to relax! You will be amazed with the crystal clear waters and the sea bottom!

10. “Mega Livadi”
A very interesting beach to see because of the abandoned old mines of Serifos! You will see near the beach many interesting equipment to “explore” for photoshooting!

After swimming what is better than a good meal? Lets meet together the cuisine of this island!

You will find really special tastes in Serifos! All traditional dishes will amaze you with their taste and flavor as they are all based on Mediterranean ingredients!! The only sure thing is that when you find a menu from a local restaurant you will be confused from where to start! In order to avoid this we will help you to choose some of them for a first touch! Ask about “choirines louzes” (a local traditional recipe based on ham), Local grilled Sausage and Siglino!
Do not forget “Revithada”, “Marathopita”, “Sundried Octopus” and local cheese like “Mizithra”

 

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Eat & Drink at Serifos

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Try to visit some of the best places to eat like:

1.”Margarita”
At Agios Georgios at a unique place near seaside where you can relax and enjoy your meal!
Very good dishes with excellent quality and price!

2. “Stou Stratou”
A little bit crowded but one of the best places to go! Located at Ano Chrora at a lovely place that can satisfy all your needs! Very friendly staff and good price!

3. “Stamatis Restaurant”
Located at Livadi just 500 meters from the port! An other special choise to enjoy your meal with your friends or your family! Ask for fresh fish!

4. “Plakes”
A traditional Cycladic building that hosts a really amazing restaurant! Idyllic view as it is located at one of the highest points of the island at Chora. Excellent dishes and staff that can help you choose what fits to you better!

5. “Kali’s Seafood Restaurant”
A classic island tavern where you can find fresh fish delicacies just out of the water! You will find amazing wines to drink with your dishes and amazing “Ouzo” ! Compare it with seafood and you will be amazed! Very good prices and very friendly staff!
You already may wonder where you will stay for the night to relax and recharge yourself! We already taken the initiative to find for you the best places!
1.”Coralli holidays Resort”
Located at southest point of Livadi just 10 minutes of walking, with an amazing beach near it with a lot of trees with enough shade to relax under it! Very well mainteined resort with amazing poolside bar! Very friendly staff that can help you for everything!

2.”Serifos palace”
Also located at Livadi but one of the best places you can stay overnight! Unbelievable view from most of rooms, very well equiped and very silent! Ideal for families and not only!
Except all these places, serifos has also some very interesting sightseens to visit!. For sure a must stop is the Folklore museum at Chora where you can meetall the history of this island and understand how this island developed by the years! An other interesting point is the old Aquaduct where you will find some very interesting abandoned equipment! A really historical and important place for this island!

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ouzeri at serifos

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As we write for all these sightseens we don not have to forget about the “Taxiarchos Churh” at “Galani” Village. A unique church which is there since 1572! The building style is like a fortress and difficult you will find an other like this! When you visit it you will understand yourself how strange this building is as the only enterance is about 4 meters taller than the ground! Of course there is a ladder waiting for you…

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When your day comes to her end there is nothing better than a relaxing drink or coctail and at Serifos, there is a place that will make you feel magical! Visit “Vatrachos” at Chora, a very interesting bar for all of you! It’s location is really unique on a “corner” between 2 streets! Choose your drink from the very interesting catalogue and let the music vibes to travel you and your friends!

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All these are just some of the beauties and activities of Serifos.. We hope to find out yourself  how magical this island is! Take your family or friends, find the way you will reach it (we already told you the best way), and do not loose more time. Visit Serifos !

You can find more islands to visit by sailing in our sailing island portfolio here.