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Compare the Greek sailing areas
To help you choose your ideal sailing area in Greece, I selected 11 criteria and gave each region ratings accordingly.
More dark blue stars indicate a more valid statement
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not valid;
half valid;
very valid.
Therefore, Easy sailing conditions 
means that conditions are not easy. Note that some areas could well be combined in a single 2 or 3-week cruise
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Saronic and Hydra Gulfs |
Argolic Gulf |
| Easy access by plane or ferry |
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| Unspoiled by tourism |
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| Beautiful ports |
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| Amenities and tavernas |
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| Ancient Greek sites |
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| Medieval sites |
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| Secluded anchorages |
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| Spectacular scenery |
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| Easy sailing conditions |
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| Fertile and lush vegetation |
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| Wildlife |
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Northern Sporades |
| Easy access by plane or ferry |
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| Unspoiled by tourism |
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| Beautiful ports |
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| Amenities and tavernas |
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| Ancient Greek sites |
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| Mediaeval sites |
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| Secluded anchorages |
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| Spectacular scenery |
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| Easy sailing conditions |
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| Fertile and lush vegetation |
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| Wildlife |
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Ionian Islands |
| Easy access by plane or ferry |
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| Unspoiled by tourism |
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| Beautiful ports |
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| Amenities and tavernas |
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| Ancient Greek sites |
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| Mediaeval sites |
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| Secluded anchorages |
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| Spectacular scenery |
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| Easy sailing conditions |
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| Fertile and lush vegetation |
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| Wildlife |
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| Characteristics |
Northern Cyclades |
Southern Cyclades |
| Easy access by plane or ferry |
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| Unspoiled by tourism |
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| Beautiful ports |
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| Amenities and tavernas |
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| Ancient Greek sites |
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| Mediaeval sites |
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| Secluded anchorages |
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| Spectacular scenery |
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| Easy sailing conditions |
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| Fertile and lush vegetation |
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| Wildlife |
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| Characteristics |
Eastern Sporades |
Dodecanese |
| Easy access by plane or ferry |
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| Unspoiled by tourism |
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| Beautiful ports |
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| Amenities and tavernas |
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| Ancient Greek sites |
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| Medieval sites |
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| Secluded anchorages |
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| Spectacular scenery |
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| Easy sailing conditions |
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| Fertile and lush vegetation |
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| Wildlife |
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There are of course more regions in Greece, notably Crete and the Gulf of Patras, which separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland. Other forgotten but beautiful areas are the south coast of Peloponnese as well as the coastline of Thrace in the north-east of Greece. Yet, these regions are often quite remote, with no charter bases in the vicinity; only few (charter) yachts venture out there.
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