This sailing route extends at the eastern coast of Peloponnese, the southern part of mainland Greece. The home port is Nafplion, a historic town in Greece, as it constituted the first capital city of the new-born Greek state in the 19th century. The itinerary is of middle level of difficulty, because of the long distances that might be required, depending on your decision to sail as south as Kithira or a smaller overall distance. We offer also an alternative route, sailing as far as Monemvasia, avoid going farther south to Kithira and Elafonissos.
Wind force is unpredictable in this sailing area throughout the season; the Peloponnese coast is affected by the north, strong winds (meltemi) of July and August, although on a considerably lower level than the Cyclades islands. However, Peloponnese is also affected by the southern winds, or western winds, as was the case during most of our sailing trip.
The ports in the area are relatively safe but there are not too many or too big. Hence, you might prefer to spend some nights on anchor while there are many coves that offer shelter from north and western winds, but not so much with south and eastern ones. Staying on anchor is a great experience, especially in the region of Eastern Peloponnese. Nature is beautiful, with a lot of greenery and stiff mountains coming down to the sea level. The natural landscape creates a rare mixture between wildness and calmness!... A mixture that resembles to sailing in many ways...
