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Yacht Cruises in Greece:
There are more than 3000 Greek islands and islets, which create up to 20% of the total land mass of Greece and provide more than 15000 kilometers of coastline. This makes Greece an ideal country for chartering a yacht or catamaran. With azure seas and blue skies, what more could the aspiring yachtsman require?
Greece is a country full of surprises. With a Mediterranean climate and warm sunshine from April to September, the charter season is long and luxurious. High season runs from July and August, with these months being very busy in places, but there are always quiet, unexplored places to discover, and wherever you go you can be assured of finding a lifestyle very Greek in flavor! Out of season yachts often start as early as March and go on to the end of October, when sea temperatures are still warm enough for swimming. July and August peak in high temperatures (anything between 30 - 45 degrees celcius) with daylight ending at 21:00 at midsummer. This fits in with the Greek lifestyle of eating, drinking and enjoying life after dark and well into the early hours!
Another good reason to charter a yacht in Greece is that there are just so many islands and island groups to choose from. Each island group is unique in character, so it's worth checking out each area, in order to find what you are looking for. The islands will differ in climate, wind and sailing conditions, sailing ability required, tourist numbers, popularity, culture, history, sightseeing, beaches, and much more.
Other mediterranean countries also offer good sailing areas - but ask anyone who has been to other countries besides Greece which they prefer and you will invariably get the same answer - Greece: land of the Gods, and the only place to really charter a yacht!
For further information about each island area, visit www.isolacruises.net or mail imytilineos@yahoo.com
While Greece has always attracted travelers, drawn by the fascination of some of Europe's earliest civilization, the majority of today's visitors are also drawn by Greece's beaches and sunshine. Greece has more coastline than any other country in Europe. You can choose between rocky outcrops, pebbled coves or long swathes of golden sand. Greece has clung to its traditions more tenaciously than most European countries. Many traditions take the form of festivals, where Greeks express their love for life through dancing, singing and feasting. But don't think for a moment that Greece is trapped in a time warp. In towns and cities you will find discos as lively and cosmopolitan as any in Italy, France or Britain, and boutiques as trendy. Explore and you will discover that in addition to its outstanding beauty, Greece is one of Europe's most relaxed and friendliest countries.
Situated at the north east of the Mediterranean is the glorious Greek archipelago. It is impressively made up over 3000 islands, of which only 140 are inhabited. Each island has its own unique style, charm and history. The stark white cubic architecture of the Cyclades is dramatically different from the Venetian architecture found in the Ionian or the Gothic seen in the Dodecanese. You will have the opportunity to sample different local specialties and wines. There is an island for everyone; whether you are seeking quiet laid back shores or lively beaches and party filled nights. Crystalline waters, steeping cliffs, hidden coves and lush forests are just part of what draws people to the Greek Islands. Come and you will experience in many places, a way of life that has endured for centuries.
