| Greece offers an infinite choice of itineraries. This is mostly because of the large number of islands and the short distances between them which almost no other cruising ground in the world can
boast. The proposed itineraries are based on our multi-year experience in Greek waters can vary depending on the speed of the vessel in charter and , of course, on weather conditions. The suggested itineraries are seven day-charters which are more common. Also keep in mind that itineraries can change en route, always within reason, if you develop a preference for a change in plans. This could, for example, mean spending an extra day in a
favorite spot. Whatever the case, feel confident that your captain will work out the best solution for
you.
WEATHER
In
Greece there is always a long, hot, dry, brilliant
summer allowing maximum enjoyment of the sea and the
scenery.
Greece's prevailing summer wind is the "“meltemi”"
which blows down from the North across the Aegean Sea.
As a light persistent breeze, this brisk, dry,
northerly mitigates the high temperatures but during
the months of July and August, often builds up to a
howling gale, restricting yachts to port. We advise
charterers to exhibit a preference for the Ionian Sea
during this period. The "“meltemi”" also
accounts for the brilliant clarity of the Aegean light.
Summer winds are less constant and not as strong in
the Ionian, which is generally a quieter sea. The
prevailing wind here is the maistro, from the north -
west, which picks up at midday and dies away early in
the evening. This makes the Ionian Islands idyllic
places for leisure cruising.
In all seas, humidity is low, fog is very rare, and so
are summer clouds. The sea temperature averages to
770F (250C) and in windy conditions the seas are short,
steep and powerful. |
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