The Saronic Gulf

The Saronic Gulf

Argo-Saronic Gulf lie between the north-east coast of the Peloponnese and the western shore of Attica. Saronic Island’s common characteristics are the wonderful beaches and the crystal clear sea,the charming island atmosphere, welcoming inhabitants and good tourist infrastructure.

Athens City, the city with the most glorious history in the world, a city worshipped by gods and people, a magical city. The enchanting capital of Greece has always been a birthplace for civilization. It is the city where democracy was born and most of the wise men of ancient times. The most important civilization of ancient world flourished in Athens and relives through some of the world's most formidable edifices.
Who hasn't heard of the Acropolis of Athens? Acropolis is nominated to be one of the 7 wonders of modern world. In fact the trademark of Athens is one of the favourites. The Holy Rock of Acropolis dates back to the 5th BC, the famous Golden Age of Periklis. Athens met times of bloom and decline, but still shines under the Attic sky gazing the future. Still sparkling like the marbles of Parthenon and the limpid white of Pentelic marble.
Athens is situated in the prefecture of Attica and extends to the peninsula that reaches up to Central Greece. The sun is shining over Athens all year round. The climate is one of the best in Europe, with mild winters and very hot summers, ideal for tourism. It is located just a few kilometres from the port of Piraeus.
Athens is a city of different aspects. A walk around the famous historic triangle Plaka, Thission, Psyri, the old neighbourhoods, reveal the coexistence of different eras. Old mansions, well-preserved ones and other worn down by time. Luxurious department stores and small intimate shops, fancy restaurants and traditional taverns. All have their place in this city. The heart of Athens beats in Syntagma Square where Parliament and most of the Ministries are. Monastiraki, Kolonaki and Lycabettus Hill attract thousands of visitors all year round.
Athens and Attica in general have the most important archaeological monuments (Acropolis, Odeion of Herodes Atticus, Olymbion, Roman Market, Panathinaiko Stadium or Kallimarmaro, The Temple of Poseidon etc). In the capital you will admire many imposing neoclassic buildings, true ornaments of the city (The Greek Parliament, Athens Academy and University, etc). Don't miss visiting the museums hosting unique treasures of our cultural inheritance (Archaeological Museum, Military Museum, Byzantine Museum, etc).
The capital is famous, more than any other European capital, for its nightlife. Athens by night totally changes. The options for entertainment satisfy all tastes. The famous "bouzoukia" are the leaders in the Athenian entertainment. While the numerous theatres all around Athens offer a different type of entertainment.

Aegina island was the first capital of Greece after the Turkish dominion. It is a lordly, self ruling island, with big throng all the year because of its' short distance from Piraeus port and it captures the visitor from the first moment. It is offered for lasting holidays also for restful weekends. Its' capital city is Aegina and it counts 9.950 citizens. Shortly after Agia Marina, at a coastal touristic hamlet, the visitor has the chance to marvel the famous Afaia Athena’s' Temple, standing at very good condition as today. Ideal for swimming is Faros Beach and Marathonas. At the picturesque beach of Faros the Water Park is operating, a paradise for the water sports votaries. After the park the visitor can delectate good coffee or drink, listening to music and having a bird's eye view to one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world.



Agistri island, a short distance from Aegina is the charming neighbouring island of Agistri ( Angistri ). This island is a very green and beautiful one, and provides a wonderful destination for a day trip either from Aegina or Athens. Agistri is a small island, though it is one that is huge in terms of natural beauty. There are many lovely beaches scattered all across the island where you can enjoy a refreshing swim during the hot summer months. There are two ports on the island, those of Skala and Milos. The main part of the island is that of Skala. Most visitors to the island arrive here, and the beautiful beach and famous white church greet the new arrivals at the port. All along the coast, you will find a wonderful selection of cafe bars where you can enjoy a drink right next to the sea. Many of these cafe bars also offer sunbeds and umbrellas for their customers who wish to take their drinks on the beach.



Elafonissos is a very small island, on the Southern Eastern Tip of Peloponesse. Though this island is relatively small, and maybe not as glamorous as some of the others, it is well worth visiting if you get the chance. This island is perfect if you want to get away from the tourist stigma attached to some of the other Greek Islands, where you will find endless bars, clubs and overcrowding. Elafonisos is the complete opposite, offering an insight into how most of the Greek islands were before they embraced tourism on such a large scale. Elafonisos is also where you will find some of the best beaches in the whole of this part of Greece. Simos is a huge bay of white sand, and offers visitors a truly beautiful beach on which to relax and enjoy the crystal blue waters. The island offers a selection of restaurants and tavernas where you enjoy a very tasty meal, especially fish that is caught on a daily basis. Elafonisos is ideal for your summer travels, and it's charm and simplicity is something that you will appreciate the moment you arrive.



Epidavros is surrounded by deep blue sandy beaches, one of them, Yialasi, while someone can easily travel to other smaller beaches, more private beaches, either by small boat or a bigger one. The beach of Vagonias is just behind the church of Agios Nikolaos and if we follow the path through the pinewood we reach at the beautiful Kalamaki beach. The beach of Polemarcha and the one of Aliotou in Nea Epidavros are two places that a visitor can afford to miss. Because being present at one of the memorable theatrical and musical performances performed at the small and the Ancient Theatre of Epidavros is an unprecedented experience. Ancient Theater of Epidavros is found built at the end of the 4th B.C. century at the slopes of Mountain Kinortio, with a capacity of 13.000 seats, which is well known for its architectural and acoustics perfection.

Hydra island the most famous island of the Argosaronic bay with its' cosmopolitan character promises unforgettable moments at all seasons. The amphitheatrically built city settled at the rocky terrain of the island strikes as a painting with its stone palaces. Every summer numerous sailing groups date at its' port while dozens of crafts and yachts accost and wharf. The sailing history of Hydra is also render at its' mansions, the old port, the museum and the Nautical College. At mandrake there is one of the most well organized beaches of the island with water ski and wind surfing facilities. Of excellent beauty and ideal for swimming and fishing joy will also find the beaches of St. Nicolas, Klimaki, Limioniza and Molos.



Leonidio is locates In the Southeast of the Peloponnese, on the coast of Arcadia and near the border with Lakonia, a town renowned for its natural beauty and its agricultural products. Leonidion has a population of 6,294 (according to the 2001 census). Many people from around the world (both Greek & Non-Greek) also have summerhouses here, making Leonidion a very popular spot during summer months. The characteristic architecture of Leonidio rests among steep mountains. East of the town, the valley extends to the coastline. Through it runs the river Dafnona. The proximity of the sea and the general geographic formation of the area contribute to the creation of the necessary conditions for the cultivation of exceptional early garden vegetables and citrus fruit used for immediate consumption of processed in cooking, juice making and baking.



Methana town, a picturesque Peninsula of the East coast of the Peloponnese, has its one special way of enchanting the visitor.  Methana, whose history dates from the Stone Ages, was well known even in the Ancient Times for its remarkable therapeutic spring water and is today one of the best- known health spas in Europe. So, "escape" from the unbearable pace of the large cities and visit Methana, where you can find peace in the deep blue sea waters, where you can be revitalised by the therapeutic spas, where you can experience the climb to the crater of the volcano, where you can fish and dock in the calm natural harbours which the sea of Saronikos wisely formed and the local residents have protected.  Visit Methana, where you can experience the warm hospitality of the local residents and taste fresh fish, good wine, octapus and ouzo as well as traditional amigdalota (a sweet made with almonds) and galactoboureko (a traditional sweet cream pie).



Monemvasia is a middle-aged, Byzantine and Roman castle-state, up in a hill. It is connected with the opposite Peloponnesian bay with narrow lane of earth. Monemvasia has 880 inhabitants. In Monemvasia you can visit Kastropoliteia and you can enjoy your swimming to the beaches of Gefuras and Pori, Ksifia and Kastellas. Some cultural festivals take place to the region at the summer such as the festivals of 23 July for the liberation of the city (1821).



Nafplio, probably the most beautiful town of Greece, puts a spell on everyone who visits it. It is a unique city, which combines the medieval atmosphere of the old town, great beaches in vicinity and easy access to important archeological sites, such as Mycenae and Epidaurous. In this modern town of the 10.000 population the whole beauty is seemed simple painting. Nafplio was the first capital town of the younger Greece and of today of Nome Argolida. With the exit from Argos is beginning to form towards your eyes the unique in whole the world icon of the town with the castle - symbol to glass on the water of the Gulf.



Poros island is the island of serene, charm and leisure. It is verdurous of pine trees that reach its' steepest shores and its' sandier beaches. The habitants, like all islanders are ingenuous, decent and hospitable. At the center of the city lies the town hall, the Archaeological Museum, the Public Library and the Exhibitive and Cultural Hall. Places worth to visit are, Kanali a beach with pretty beautiful sand and fine taverns onto the wave with attractive view to the open sea, Askeli one more lovely shore with bars, restaurants and taverns all around. Monastiri is peaceful, organized sand with limpid waters next to a pine clad forest at the hill where the abbey (monastery) is built. The area is offered for water sports and spear fishing.



Pylos is a beautiful town near the cove of Nauarino. It has sandy beaches that stretch for kilometres that can satisfy all tastes, for unforgettable moments of relaxing and having fun. Important sights are the Niokastro, Palaiokastro, Boidokoilia and the stony island of Sfagktiria.



Spetses island, a lordly and cosmopolitan island is one of the most familiar destinations as for weekend recreation as also for summer holidays. Spetses Island deeply impresses with the verdurous pine-clad landscapes and the excellent, crystal-clear waters. The islands population counts 4.100 citizens living at the Spetses town. Hospitable people expect the visitor to guide him to the historical, cultural and natural beauties of the island and to offer him fresh fish and anything proffered in the island. The island offers numerous and miscellaneous beaches of natural beauty and limpid waters.

1 Week Charter in the Saronic Gulf ~ Athens/Athens

2 Weeks Charter in the Saronic Gulf ~ Athens/Athens