Unlimited hours on the beach, ignoring the blue horizon, the night sky and stars. Early in the early morning a cup of coffee, pyjamas as swimwear and then dive to the "huge blue". Just you and your mate, in remote bays, and yet in the most popular islands. The cruising vacations are a lifestyle, which nevertheless can be followed by all.
Let's begin our cruising journey from Paros Island. The benefit of Paros depends on the truth that Paros is located precisely at the center of the Cyclades with so many islands around, therefore making your cruising vacations in Greece an ideal alternative.
This offers you the chance to cruise out every day, no matter where the wind blows from, making your islands hopping a dream.
There are numerous options therefore many anchorages to stay even in very rough conditions, that cruising is safe and enjoyable even for reasonably unskilled teams.
Day 1: Set sail around Paros for your first destination, Naxos. Naxos is one of the most significant islands of the Cyclades with great interest and lots of sights.
Day 2: Today set sail south following the west coast of Naxos ending up in the southernmost of the island, at Kalando bay. It's a separated area with a long sandy beach and lots of kilometers of tracks by the beach, perfect for treking in the pure nature. For dinner a kiosk run by a local shepherd offers BBQ just with local items.
Day 3: Set sail from Kalando heading for Koufonisi. Remarkable colors everywhere.Koufonisi by far the most stunning of the small Cyclades islands with many sandy beaches all around.
Day 4: If the wind is strong, stay in the location going to the neighboring island of Kato Koufonisi and swim in the crystal clear waters, snorkelling or go treking around. Because the huge island of Naxos to the north blocks the wind in order to make our life on board more comfortable, the location is very safeguarded from big waves. In the afternoon go back to the same marina in Pano Koufonisi.
In case that the weather allows set sail to Amorgos, the island of the "Big blue" film. Lease a bike or a vehicle here to check out the wild beauty of this paradise. Check out the well-known monastery with the breath taken view from its balcony and try "rakomelo", the local alcohol beverage. Dinner at "Xilokeratidi" is going to be an unforgettable romantic occasion by the beach.
Day 5: Iraklia is another island of the "Minor Cyclades" which deserves to be visited especially for those who want to experience tiny, peaceful, charming and separated places, agent of the Greek spirit. So after a short stop for swimming at Antikeros on our way from Amorgos to Iraklia we will wind up at the picturesque port of the island.
Here you can swim to the neighboring beach, diving from the yacht and hiking around delighting in the pure nature. Supper at Iraklia means fresh fish and the local tavernas more congenial than anywhere else are ready to meet your expectations.
Day 6: Antiparos, the last island of your sailing cruise. After a 4-5 hours sailing trip and of course after the crucial stop for lunch and swimming we wind up in Antiparos late in the afternoon. Wandering around the little streets of the beautiful village, have supper in among the hundred restaurants and continue with a beverage at one of the regional bars. Night life here, specifically in high season, is a needs to for everybody.
Day 7: Prior to setting sail for your final destination go to the cave of Antiparos. On your return on board leave immediately for a great anchorage at a small island north of Antiparos with crystal clear water.
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