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Welcome to Greece !Where do we embark?If the image that comes to your mind when thinking about the Greek island it's sandy beaches, turquoise water, white washed villages dotted with blue-domed churches and pretty windmills and cobbled streets - then you are thinking the Cyclades islands. The Cyclades is an archipelago of 24 inhabited island (among which Paros, Serifos, Santorini, Mykonos, Milos, Sifnos, etc) and over 150 uninhabited islets. The Cyclades islands deliver an incredible variety in a single sailing trip combining charming villages and local culture with great food and wine, lots of opportunities for sailing and outdoor activities as well as beautiful beaches and crystal clear bays. When a sailing trip starts from Athens, a one-week itinerary is generally limited to the Saronic Gulf (Aegina, Agistri, etc.) and parts of the Peloponnese coastline. With favorable conditions, it may be possible to reach a couple of the western Cyclades, such as Kea, Kythnos, etc but this requires accepting two long sailing days of 6–7 hours each. As a result, many of the iconic Cycladic islands that travelers most wish to explore are simply too far to be realistically included in a 7-day itinerary departing from Athens. PAROS : By contrast, Paros sits at the very heart of the Cyclades, allowing you to reach a wide variety of islands within short sailing distances. In order to offer a complete Greek experience, our boats are located at Paroikia, the main city on Paros (the same city where the ferry arrives and only 15 minutes away from Paros airport). Starting your journey here places you just a short sail from a wide range of islands and allows for multiple, flexible route options. From vibrant, cosmopolitan destinations to quiet, off-the-beaten-path islands that remain largely untouched by mass tourism, Paros offers easy access to the true diversity of the Cyclades — all without long, exhausting passages. This means more time enjoying the islands and less time spent sailing long distances. |
Considering how easy it is to get from either Athens , Santorini or many other Greek islands to Paros (alternatively Mykonos), we recommend you plan directly for embarkation at Paros.
The perfect solution to fit in your sailing itinerary some of the best Greek islands that are unfortunately too far away for a regular cruise Athens-islands-Athens unless you have at least 12-14 days on board.
But both Paros and Mykonos are located in the middle of the Cyclades / Aegean archipelago, as you can see in the map below. Thus most of the islands listed at best Greek islands and beaches are only a few hours away from our embarkation point. Number 1) Syros, 2) Sifnos, 5) Serifos, 8) Santorini, 12) Folegandros, 13) Mykonos, 14) Tinos and 18) Naxos and several others can be reached. According to the weather conditions and your desires/interest, a mix of several of the islands mentioned above can be added to a 7 day itinerary.
And actually ALL of them can be visited if you have a few extra days on board.
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Paros is easy to reach from Athens, either by short flights or frequent ferries, which suits travelers who often have limited vacation time. The islands in the Cyclades are also close to one another, making island-hopping straightforward and efficient—especially appealing for first-time visitors.
You can travel to Paros by plane, with a short 40 minute direct flight from Athens. Several daily flights are available with airlines such as Aegean airlines, Olympic Air and Sky Express.
Alternatively, Paros is easily accessible by ferry, with a scenic journey of about 3 to 4 hours. Ferries depart frequently from Rafina Port, which is just 20 minutes from the airport, or from Piraeus Port, conveniently located near the center of Athens.
If you are already visiting another Greek island, such as Santorini, Crete, Rhodes, or other Cycladic islands, then Paros is well connected by daily ferry services, making island-to-island travel simple and stress-free.
Please contact us and we are happy to help you find the way to get to Paros that fits your travel plans best.
NOTE : Although it's so easy to connect through Athens it does not even need a second thought, you might want to know that Mykonos has an international airport which can be reached from across Europe. So you might even be able to find a direct flight from your country straight to Mykonos and then take a quick 45 minutes ferry ride to Paros to meet the boat.
Recommendation : If your program allows, you might consider arriving a couple of days before embarkation date so you can fully enjoy this little piece of paradise before setting sails in the first day of your sailing adventure.
If you need any help with logistics or organizing your travelling please don't hesitate to contact us. It will be our pleasure to help you options and idea on how to arrange your travel plans in order to get the most of your time in Greece.
You can get a rough idea of the connection options available | |
From Athens to Paros |
From Athens to Mykonos |
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Note : the embarkation point is to be set before booking.
Contact usBy email at: info@sailboatchartergreece.com or sailboatchartergreece@gmail.com By phone at: 0030 6933 218 799. |