Santorini, a sunny volcanic island in the southern Cyclades, offers with its marina the ideal starting point for a yacht charter. The sailing area around the Cyclades can be challenging in the summer months, as the Meltemi north wind often comes up. Therefore we recommend this sailing area especially for experienced sailors. The picturesque town of Thira on Santorini offers a dreamlike picture with its whitewashed houses partly with blue domed roofs. The surrounding islands such as Amorgos, Paros, Siphnos, Folegandros, Ios and Naxos offer a wealth of scenery, from green islands to barren rocks, and also a wide range of activities, from relaxation to extensive nightlife.
Climate: Mediterranean, with temperatures between 24 and 28 degrees Celsius
Winds: Meltemi
Sailing season: June to September
Popular Yachts | Santorini
Santorini| Cabins: | 4+2 | Berths: | 8+2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: | 2007 | Sail | Battened |
| Yacht-ID | 20902 | L/D: | 11.90 / 1.10 |
| Cabins: | 4+1 | Berths: | 8+2+1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: | 2019 | Sail | Battened |
| Yacht-ID | 36263 | L/D: | 13.96 / 1.30 |
Yacht charter Santorini
A yacht charter from Santorini offers you the opportunity to sail from the sunny volcanic island to the southern Cyclades. The marina from which you start is located on the east side of the island Thirasia and is protected from the Meltemi. From Santorini you can dive into the popular world of Cyclades islands. During the summer months this area is dominated by the Meltemi wind, so we recommend experienced sailors with a seaworthy crew to sail these waters.
The main town of Santorini, Thira, is located in the northwest of the island and nestles on a rocky hillside. The whitewashed houses often have barrel vaulted ceilings and domed roofs that are a brilliant blue. This gives the island its typical image. Stroll through the narrow streets, past small craft stores and souvenir stores, to soak up the flair of the town.
In the summer months, the Aegean is known for the Meltemi wind, which usually comes up around noon and makes sailing around the Cyclades a bit more challenging. When sailing from Santorini, you can start both east and west. If you are sailing east, be prepared to sail against the wind when you return. Also, when sailing west, always keep an eye on the north wind.
Arrival:
You can reach Santorini relatively easily from Germany. On the island itself there is an airport, in the capital Thira, which is usually approached with a stopover from Germany. From Athens, you can also reach the island with regularly scheduled ferries.
Sailing adventures in the Aegean Sea: yacht charter from Santorini to the best destinations in Cyclades
The area around Santorini offers fantastic islands. Amorgos is the most easterly of the Cyclades islands, although the south coast is best avoided due to the unpredictable wind conditions during Meltemi. The west coast offers Katapola, a lively town with quaint tavernas and cozy cafes. You appreciate the Greek cuisine with its fish dishes? Then visit the old fishing village of Naoussa on Paros. Here the flair of an old fishing village is combined with a wide tourist offer. The island of Siphnos surprises with an extremely green face, while Folegandros shows the usual barren and rocky face of the Cyclades islands. If you want to immerse yourself in nightlife in addition to relaxation, nature and picturesque places, you should visit Ios, while Naxos is especially known for its long beaches.
If you want to gain some more experience before starting a yacht charter from Santorini, another Greek sailing destination with easier sailing conditions might be of interest. But also Croatia has a lot to offer with its green islands, crystal clear waters and reliable winds and is also suitable for beginners.
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