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The Cyclades islands consist of 3 main areas:
Northern Cyclades
Kea, Kithnos, Syros, Andros, Tinos, Mykonos, Delos and Rinia.
Middle Cyclades
Serifos, Sifnos, Paros and Naxos.
Southern Cyclades
Milos, Kimolos, Folegandros, Ios, Amorgos, Thira (Santorini), Anafi and Astipalia.
Travel Notes
Flights direct to El Venizelos Airport, Athens. You can start your route from Athens Alimos Marina (Kalamaki), or Lavrion (Main Port). Several daily ferries and fast ferries from Piraeus to main island.
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Mykonos Santorini Cyclades
Charter yachts in the Mediterranean - Greece Mykonos and the Cyclades
The Cyclades (from the Greek word for 'rings' or 'circles')
is the central group of islands in the Aegean, so named
because of the way they seem to surround Delos, the
ancient centre of trade and worship. The Cyclades are
well-known for their stark elemental landscape, white
washed houses contrasted against the deep blue and azure
colours of sky and sea, traditional windmills, narrow
paths full of flowers, and most recently the never ending
nightlife.
Travel Notes
Flights direct to El Venizelos Airport, Athens. You
can start your route from Athens Alimos Marina (Kalamaki),
or Lavrion (Main Port). Several daily ferries and fast
ferries from Piraeus to main islands
Sailing conditions
Due to the strength of the wind in summer, this group
of islands is recommended only for experienced sailors.
The majority of charter yachts that go out here, unlike
in other parts of Greece, are mainly skippered or crewed
charters. The prevailing wind in the summer is the “Meltemi”,
which blows from the North /North West. It begins in
June, blows stronger in July and August at Force 5-6
and may occasionally reach Force 8-9. It may blow for
1-3 days or it may sometimes blow for 2 weeks at a time.
During spring and autumn, you may also have to deal
with strong winds from the South. Anyone chartering
a yacht is advised to take extreme care and check the
weather reports regularly. The average temperature in
the Cyclades during summer is 25 to 26 °C ( 79F
) and very often 33 to 35 °C
( 95F ).
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