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 Greece, renowned for its ancient history, its civilization, its light and its endless natural beauty, makes for an ideal location for a yacht charter. Each island offers a different experience from the impressive white washed houses of the Cycladic Islands to the equisite natural beauty of the Ioanian Islands, Greece is the perfect sailing location.
Top 5 Reasons to Choose Greece for your Sailing Charter
#1 Swimming Quality
Based on the European Union’s Environmental Review of swimming Quality for 2002-2003, Greece maintains the #1 position, five consecutive years, for the highest standard of swimming quality water throughout the European Union.
Out of the countries tested: UK, Ireland, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece, Greece’s rating in swimming quality standards was 96.1. The second highest swimming quality standard went to the Netherlands with a score of 93.6 followed by Italy in the third position with a quality standard rating of 90.3.
Look for the famous blue flag throughout Greece’s 1,183 beaches and this number does not include all of the inlets, coves and sea caves that can only be accessed by boat. To find out more about Greece’s beaches and waters go to www.thalassa.gr
With more than 3,000 islands and islets, 1,183 beaches, 6000 km of endless blue seas and over 3,000 km of coast line – it is no wonder that Greece offers Endless possibilities in yacht chartering adventures. Because of this endless possibilities, its important to have an experienced Yacht chartering company, show you the way and plan out with you what your ideal
Sailing Charter adventure should look like.
#3 Endless Sunshine & Blue Skies
All you need to do is monitor Hellenic National Meterological Service (www.noa.gr) or National observatory of Athens (www.emy.gr) to see that out of 365 days a year, Greece’s sunshine and blue skies is well above 200 days.
December and January are Greece’s typical rain months, followed by partially cloudy spring days with rising temperatures. In the summer expect a few tropical rain showers in August or September that are a wonderful welcome to cool off from the high temperatures but don’t worry – they last from a few hours to maybe one day followed by a great freshness from washing out the dry air.
#4 Myths, History and Antiquities
Just about under every rock, cove inlet and island there are thousands of years of Myths, legends, culture and antiquities just waiting to be discovered. From Dionisos temple in Sounion to the Minoan Civilization in Crete, Greece is an endless playground of discovery and education.
#5 Extensive Marine Life
The Greek Dolphin symbolizes peace and prosperity to the Greek people and you will find it painted on many antiquities. It is an amazing experience to sail with a school of Greek Dolphins because they love to play and especially with catamarans as they really enjoy swimming in between the two keels directly under the net. Many of our clients have often quoted that it was one of the best highlights of their trip.
Careta Careta Sea Turtles can be seen laying their eggs in Zakynthos from the months of June through August. The largest concentration of the Caret Careta Sea Turtles can be found on the shores of Laga Bay in Zakynthos. Based on Marine Research the total estimated Caret Careta egg laying population in the Mediterranean is approximately 2000 with over 1,000 of those eggs being laid on the Greek Shores. On the beach of Lagan bay Zakinthos, up to 800 Turtles each year choose this spot to lay their eggs. The beach has been designated from the Ministry of Environment as an environmentally controlled area. Endless Blue supports all  Marine protection programs and organizes educational chartering tours to learn and study the Careta-Careta
The Mediterranean Seal, the Monachus Monachus, symbolizes the health of the sea. The Monachus Monachus Seal can only live in clean non-polluted waters. Out of the few hundred remaining throughout Europe, the majority of them inhabit Greek Waters. The seal’s survival is critical to the protection of all marine life as it is at the top of the pyramid – its extinction will have a catastrophic effect on the rest of sea life. Endless Blue supports all efforts in the protection of the seal and does not travel any yachts in the surrounding areas of the National Marine Park of Alonisos.
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