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Fiscardo, Ionian

Sail around Greece and you sail on three very different seas. Sunsail has bases in the Ionian, Aegean and Saronic Gulf. Each area offers a very unique experience.

From our established Vounaki base you can set sail into the waters of the Ionian and discover a magical, mythological Mediterranean. The Ionian is the central basin of the Med bounded by the west of Sicily and the foot of Italy. Two winds predominate here the Sirocco and the Gregale, or Bora as it’s know in Corfu. The Sirocco blows from the south during Spring and Autumn and is a warm wind originating in South Africa. The Gregale is a Winter wind, but luckily it’s full force is not felt in the Greek Islands.

Our second base in Greece is in the Sporades in the midst of the Aegean. The birthplace of Greek seamanship and also the word ‘archipelago’, which originally meant the sea containing the Aegean Islands, but now means any large group of islands. During Summer the Meltemi wind blows every day from dawn, peaking at noon and dropping off at sunset. Unlike the Ionian, the Aegean is not a deep sea and the visible islands are peaks of old hills and mountains. Because of this you sometimes have to have your wits about you when sailing close to shore!

 

Finally, the Saronic Gulf gives you the opportunity to take a mythological adventure through the ancient ruins, historical cities and rugged coastlines. Discover deserted bays, traditional fishing villages and stunning scenery at every turn. Be one of the first to visit our new base for 2008, making sure you don't miss the opportunity to jump ashore and visit the ancient amphithetre dating back to the 6th century BC.

Variety is also the key to describing the Greek landscape. On one hand there are high mountains and entire mountain ranges such as the Pindus (known as Greece’s backbone) and then there are endless intertwining coastlines springing up a scenic surprise at every turn. In fact no part of Greece is ever more than 60 miles away from the sea and 80% of the land in Greece is mountainous.

Tradition still stays strong amongst modern resorts and whitewashed houses line the hillsides of quaint fishing villages. Local restaurants serve tasty traditional food that is quite simple, but not considered bland or plain. The juice from the Greek olives is the main ingredient in the majority of the Greek meals, typically eaten with crunchy bread and cheese. Meals are tied to the season, with locals making the most of what natural produce is available at each time of the year.

Wherever you choose to charter in Greece you can be certain of one constant, a warm welcome from both the locals and the weather – the sun shines in Greece for over 3000 hours a year!