
Destination Guide
Hydra · Spetses · Poros · Aegina · Agistri
Saronic Gulf
The Saronic Gulf is Athens' backyard paradise — a cluster of elegant islands just 1-3 hours from the capital. Hydra's car-free stone mansions, Spetses' old-money charm, Poros' pine-covered hills, and Aegina's pistachio groves offer a refined escape without the long sail.
Perfect for short charters (3-5 days), weekend getaways, or day charters from Athens. The Saronic is also ideal for combining a yacht experience with city exploration — board in the morning, anchor in Hydra for lunch, and return to Athens for dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
No cars, no airports. Stone mansions, donkey trails, Leonard Cohen's island. Pure elegance.
Old-money aristocracy, horse-drawn carriages, pine forests, Poseidonion Grand Hotel.
Lush pine forests, volcanic scenery, romantic clock tower overlooking the strait.
Ancient Temple of Aphaia, famous pistachio groves, charming fishing harbor.
Tiny pine-covered gem. Crystal waters, zero crowds. A local secret.
Sample Itinerary
Athens → Aegina
Board at Alimos marina. Short cruise to Aegina. Visit the Temple of Aphaia. Fresh fish dinner in the port.
Aegina → Hydra
Morning cruise to Hydra. Explore the car-free town on foot. Swim at Vlychos beach. Cocktails at sunset.
Hydra → Spetses
Sail to Spetses. Bike or horse-carriage around the island. Lunch at the Old Harbour. Evening at Poseidonion.
Spetses → Poros → Athens
Morning swim in Poros strait. Lunch onboard. Return to Athens marina. Disembarkation.
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