ONE WEEK SAILING IN THE SARONIC GULF


This itinerary describes a sailing trip of one week in the Saronic Gulf.

It is an ‘easy’ itinerary as the local sea is protected from strong winds and big waves, conditions that sailing crews meet more often in the Aegean Sea. The itinerary is comprised of rather short sailing trips, with one or two exceptions. So, if the team on board prefers relaxed holidays away from the ‘great adventures’ of sailing in the Aegean Sea, or if the crew is not familiar with the Greek Waters, then one week in the Saronic Gulf can be an ideal proposal for your sailing holidays. However, detailed check on weather forecast is necessary, as the elements can change quickly, and the captain must be aware of any changing conditions.

In the Saronic Gulf you can find historic and picturesque ports, such as Hydra and Poros islands, as well as wonderful swimming spots and uninhabited islands, such as the Dokos, the coves in Agkistri and Aigina, and many more.

The Chart of the Trip

A relaxing sailing route in the Saronic islands: Athens - Aegina - Hydra - Dokos - Poros - Agkistri

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Note: Map is based on navionics.com

Description of the Trip

Day 1: Alimos - Aegina island - 12 nautical miles (nm)

The sailing trip starts from Alimos marina on Saturday afternoon. The first destination is the cove of Agia Marina in Aegina island. Distance is 12 nautical miles (nm); the cove is safe with north – west wind, but exposed to southern / eastern. There can be swell if the wind is strong, also with the Northern winds. The dock that was extended in 2022 offers a very good access to the nice taverns nearby.

Anchor at the northern side of Agia Marina bay, where sea bed is sandy and around 9-12 meters for quite a wide area.

The coast offers plenty of beatiful swimming spots and the sea water is remarkably bright and transparent. It is a wonderful place to spend a day, and the closest to Alimos marina.

The coast of Poros island

What our guests say...

Milos P, Serbia
Milos P, Serbia
Experience Jul 2022 | Reviewed Jul 2022

Unforgettable

We keep coming back to Sail in Greek Waters, they are always at our disposal, providing support during our sailing adventure, helping with daily affairs (finding a spot in crowded por...

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Ruslan S, Madrid
Ruslan S, Madrid
Experience Jul 2024 | Reviewed Jul 2024

Amazing holidays in and with Greek waters

We booked two different charter boats for one week each in July 2024, a monohull and a catamaran. My partner and I crewed the monohull and had friends over f...

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Oscar S, Madrid
Oscar S, Madrid
Experience Jul 2025 | Reviewed Nov 2025

Perfect Sailing Experience

We spent an unforgettable week sailing through the Ionian Islands this past July with a Lagoon 42 catamaran and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We were a fa...

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Ian, USA
Ian, USA
Experience Oct 2023 | Reviewed Oct 2023

Sail in Greek Waters

I'm an experienced sailors but chose to have Kosta join us and skipper the boat (Lagoon 42). It worked out really well, I loved sailing and navigating with Kosta, he was 100% fle...

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Kimberly D, USA
Kimberly D, USA
Experience Sep 2023 | Reviewed Sept 2023

Choose Sail in Greek Waters for a Perfect trip of a lifetime!!!!

Do your research! We are thrilled that we did ours and found Kostas and his team at Sail in Greek Waters. There are so many sailing ex...

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Fanis, Greece
Fanis, Greece
Experience Jun 2023 | Reviewed Jun 2023

Heartwarming experience

I couldn't recommend more chartering from them. Kostas treats his boats with care and respect, he is not just there to take the money and run. He is also there to assist, guid...

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Ayr M
Ayr M
Experience Aug 2022 | Reviewed Nov 2022

First time sailing in Greece and we can't wait to return!

This was the first time we'd done anything like this and it was amazing. We're going to recommend Sail in Greek Waters to every...

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Cristina T
Cristina T
Experience Sep 2022 | Reviewed Oct 2022

Great sailing trip visiting Cyclades islands

We went for a sailing week and we had Kostas as skipper. Everything went very smoothly, from checking the boat to planning the trip and handing over the...

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Diana
Diana
Experience Sep 2022 | Reviewed Oct 2022

Amazing week sailing with Kostas

We chartered a boat with Sail in Greek Waters in September. Kostas was super helpful, answering all the questions we had, arranging groceries supplies and providing...

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Hellena Zecevic
Hellena Zecevic
Experience Aug 2022 | Reviewed Aug 2022

Life time experience

This was the trip of my life and my first sailing adventure! Such a great experience, the best Capitan in the world. The boat was very good equipped, has everything. It was so ...

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Days 2, 3: Sail to Hydra island (23 nm)

The next day sail toward the island of Hydra. The famous history of this small island, the wealth once held by the boat owners and traders of previous centuries, as well as its important role in Greek Revolution (19thth century), all these elements are encapsulated in the magnificent town of Hydra. It is also worth noting that no motor vehicles are allowed on the island, as well as it offers one of the most charming sunsets in the Aegean Sea.

The trip from Agia Marina to Hydra is 23 nautical miles long, so better start early from Aegina to reach your destination as early as possible in order to find a spot in the port. Since it is quite possible not to find a berth in the port, you can also berth in the cove of Mandraki (one mile northern of Hydra port) and offers easy access (30 minutes walk, or 10 minutes by sea taxi) to the town of Hydra. Indeed, in the old port it is hard to find a spot, most of the times yachts berth in second and triple row, while the speed ferries may create turbulence inside the port. On the other hand, in the cove of Mandraki yachts may anchor few meters away from shore and use a line to keep steady and a dinghy to move to the land. 

If guests would like to spend two nights in a specific island to relax more, Hydra should be the place. You can swim and have fun in Mandraki bay, just by the yacht, while you can have a romantic evening in the wonderful Old Town dining in a restaurant or having a drink in one of the bars.

Note: If two days in Hydra is too much for you, do not hesitate to alter the route according to your preferences. The port of Ermioni is opposite of Hydra, at the coast of Peloponesse and offers a beautiful destination, as well as the island of Spetses, further west, but 15 miles far from Hydra, and with a problematic port without many spots to berth.

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Day 4: Sail to Dokos islet (5 nm)

On the fourth day you leave Hydra to visit the nearby island of Dokos. The trip lasts for almost an hour. Dokos is a uninhabited small islet, fully protected from winds (please always check the nautical map and the weather forecast before sailing and mooring). It is a wonderful sailing destination where the yacht may anchor few meters away from the shore and use a line to stay on a fixed spot. The cove is large so you can have full privacy away from other yachts and enjoy a relaxing day and night on your yacht.

Charter Yachts in Alimos marina

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Bali 5.8
58 ft
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2025
8
Cabins
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12
Guests
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Alimos Marina (Athens)
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STARTING FROM: €7,614.00/WEEK
Bali 5.2
52 ft
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2026
8
Cabins
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12
Guests
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Alimos Marina (Athens)
Lagoon 51
51 ft
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2026
8
Cabins
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14
Guests
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Alimos Marina (Athens)
Fountaine Pajot Aura 51
51 ft
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2025
7
Cabins
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12
Guests
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Alimos Marina (Athens)
Lagoon 51
51 ft
•
2023
8
Cabins
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12
Guests
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Alimos Marina (Athens)
Beneteau Oceanis 51.1
51 ft
•
2023
6
Cabins
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12
Guests
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Alimos Marina (Athens)
Fountaine Pajot Elba 45
45 ft
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2023
6
Cabins
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12
Guests
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Alimos Marina (Athens)
Bali 4.4
44 ft
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2026
5
Cabins
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10
Guests
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Alimos Marina (Athens)
Beneteau Oceanis 40.1
41 ft
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2025
3
Cabins
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8
Guests
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Alimos Marina (Athens)
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Day 5: Sail to Poros island (17 nm)

The next day we sail to Poros island, starting our return to Athens. High caution is required at the entrance of the port of Poros, because of the small rocks over the waterline. Go carefully through the canal in the port, keeping a few meters away from the yachts berthed at the dock of the island. The strip of water with safe depth is very narrow at some spots along the canal.

The port of Poros is the biggest of any islands in the Saronic Gulf. There are plenty of berthing spots during most of the day but later in the evening it might get full in any period during summer, especially on days with strong winds when yachts find there a safe shelter.

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All options are available in Poros island; You can berth at the picturesque port, with traditional restaurants, fish taverns and many bars. If you prefer free mooring on anchor for swimming and a relaxing night under the stars, the coves within the strait of Poros offer a safe shelter and a beautiful natural landscape.

Suggested cove is at the Russian Dockyard, announced as a historical monument, certainly worth visiting; you can swim from the anchored yacht ashore to a small sandy beach and see the ruins of the old building.

Day 6: Sail to Agkistri island (14 nm)

After you leave Poros, we suggest as last destination the island of Agkistri. At the southwestern coast of Agkistri lies a small islet called Doroussa. Many yachts moor there, using a line ashore to hold their position. It is one of the nicest destinations in the area, with lush pine trees covering the hills of the island and the lacy-like, rocky coastline offering good shelter from almost any wind direction.

Note: If you prefer to spend the last night in a port, Agkistri offers a very good solution, as well as Aegina island (main port of Aegina or in Perdika).

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Day 7: Return to Alimos marina (24 nm)

After your spend your last day in Agkistri, the last day take the return trip to Kalamaki marina. You will sail by Agkistri and Aegina (keep away from shalow waters) and soon will see Athens coast line in front. A wonderful, calm sailing excursion is coming to its end.

If you start early from Agkistri and weather permits, you can also visit the small islet of Moni, close to Aegina. The cove offers a unique landscape, turquoise waters and bright lush trees on the hills. After a swim, sail back to the marina of Alimos.

Disembarkation from the yacht takes place early in the next morning! 


Video Highlights of the Sailing Trip

The places our guests visited

Note: Above data (distances, berthing information, etc.) are included merely for informational purposes and are not accurate. Please assess a nautical chart before your trip, to ensure a safe and pleasant trip.

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