sailing conditions predictable winds calm seas and easy line-of-sight navigation are prevalent throughout from the saronic gulf and peloponnese coast in the west to the dodecanese and along the turkish coast in the southeast the cyclades offer deep blue openwater runs in the summer the dominant meltemi wind blows from the north from 10-15 knots over the aegean with stronger winds of up to 25 knots over the middle and northern archipelago and afternoon gusts in the lee of the islands weather the average temperature during cruising season ranges between 76º-82ºf 24º-28ºc travel notes the moorings athens base is located in the kalamaki-alimos marina 45 minutes from the international airport our kos base is located in the marina kos 30 minutes from kos airport our syros base is located in the finikas marina a 15-minute taxi ride from the syros airport or harbor 30
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t hemooringsmediterranean greece athens syros k o s sail from athens syros or kos to famous ruins modern resorts and timeless natural wonders this southeastern corner of the mediterranean is home to more moorings bases than any other charter company sailing from athens our base at kalamaki is only six miles from the history and nightlife of athens visit the acropolis and the temple of zeus before setting sail stay within the sheltered saronic gulf or chart a course to the popular islands of the cyclades special moorings flotillas are also available in greece contact a vacation planning agent or visit www.moorings.com for details chart a course from kos from kos you ll enter a world of countless beaches charming villages and amazing history you ll find plenty of quiet anchorages in the dodecanese with 26 uninhabited islands the saronic gulf this necklace of islands is the more tranquil side of these waters just two hours of calm sailing and you re in aegina the island of pistachios f
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corfu levkas theioniansea · greece ages ago ancient phoenician sailors recognized the beauty of the ionian sea off the western coast of greece like them you can explore these islands sailing from corfu or levkas islands of beauty in shimmering seas the ionian islands are the gateway to greece their vegetation and olive trees date back to venetian times throughout the year sunshine is the rule and some of the mediterranean s most beautiful beaches can be found where these lush productive islands meet the sparkling ionian sea begin in corfu the jewel of the ionian sea this friendly cosmopolitan island is surrounded by a coastline of stunning beauty south of corfu lie the pristine beaches and romantic charm of paxoi with few local residents this island is as tranquil as it is beautiful from here sail east to parga crowned by a norman castle and surrounded by spectacular evergreen islets here you can discover the ruins of an ancient venetian fortress levkas is our second base in the ion
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t hemooringsmediterranean skiathos thesporades · greece sail from skiathos and explore the natural beauty and ancient mysteries of the sporades a small chain of islands hugging the northeast coast of greece beaches forests castles churches you ll get under way in skiathos a paradise of pine and olive groves with a lagoon and long golden beaches sail over to the northern end of alonissos and lounge on some of the best beaches in the aegean at night check out patitiri where the party is always in full swing continue north to pelagos this tiny island is home to a wildlife sanctuary that serves as a habitat for seals there are also plenty of caves to explore as well as a famous monastery a long open sail to the southeast takes you to skiros an island crowned by an ancient acropolis and filled with original greek architecture this is also where you ll find the only ponies in greece another nice open sail to the west and you ll arrive in skopelos a small island with 360 churches and plenty
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dubrovnik photo by barry bland sailing conditions the best season for sailing in croatia is early summer with light to moderate winds in may and june in july and august periods of calm prevail ideal for those who prefer calm waters winds are predominantly westerly in the summer from september on the winds strengthen with prolonged periods of the bora strong north wind and the scirocco humid east-southeast wind weather warm and dry summers and mild winters characterize the climate of trogir and dubrovnik average temperatures during cruising season are 73°f 23ºc travel notes our trogir base is about 6 miles from the airport of split our dubrovnik base is at the aci marina 4 miles outside of dubrovnik and 25 minutes from the airport 34
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t hemooringsmediterranean croatia the romance and history of the adriatic and the natural beauty of the dalmatian coast lie within easy reach of our bases in trogir and dubrovnik a living monument to medieval architecture croatia offers over a thousand islands and islets to explore hundreds of islands each an adventure with a sunny mediterranean climate croatia is a spectacular cruising ground with abundant anchorages marinas and ancient cities dalmatia is the largest tourist region with three unesco world heritage cities medieval zadar dating back 3,000 years cosmopolitan split with a 1,700 year old diocletian palace and historic dubrovnik to the far south at the center of this cruising ground the museum city of trogir is served by nearby split airport from our base you can sail north toward the rocky islands of the kornati national park or south toward the vineyards and olive trees of the dalmatian islands vis cross the hvar channel to blaca bay or sail east and spend the night in
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cabrera sailing conditions with more than 300 days of sunshine every year the balearics are made for sailing from march-june and from september-october the dominant tramuntana winds come from the north in the summer warm breezes dominate the area around ibiza and southern mallorca menorca always experiences the western flow from the gulf of lion weather it is very sunny all year round with only a few days of rain in the winter average cruising temperatures are 69º-75ºf 21º-24ºc travel notes the base is located in palma which is situated on the island of mallorca the palma international airport is approximately 6 miles away 36
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t hemooringsmediterranean mallorca thebalearicislandsofspain during ancient times these ideally located islands were the sailing crossroads of the mediterranean experience pine-clad rocky coastlines carved with quiet inlets steep mountains sparkling beaches and the gracious welcome of picturesque ports these legendary islands are a mosaic of ancient cultures and vibrant nightlife sail on the tides of ancient mariners these are the waters of the spaniards greeks carthaginians romans vandals byzantines and arabs sail from our base on mallorca just 20 minutes from palma international airport an odyssey of islands sea life and nightlife from palma sail mallorca s magnificent coast of rocky outcrops and white sand beaches every cala inlet offers its own unique landscape and the opportunity to fish or dive in the rich warm waters a short northeasterly sail takes you to the smaller sister island of menorca anchor in the picturesque port of ciudadella then make way to the equally spectacular
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bonifacio photo by sebastian laugier sailing conditions cote d azur prevailing winds in the spring blow from west to north and often turn easterly near cannes in the summer westerlies are replaced by calmer breezes cruising is easy with line-of-sight navigation within well-marked waters there are also plenty of sheltered marinas harbors and bays corsica on the west coast the dominant winds are westerly in the spring and summer these winds can be unpredictable and change quickly around the headlands most of the time it is line-of-sight navigation however some care must be taken due to underwater rocks dry sunny weather is the rule weather average temperatures during cruising season range from 68º-73ºf 20º-23ºc travel notes cote d azur the base is in the old harbor of nice just 30 minutes from côte d azur international airport corsica our base is located at port tino rossi 15 minutes from ajaccio campo dell oro airport 38
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t hemooringsmediterranean the french riviera corsica sail the french riviera and sample the climate beauty and sophistication that have made the côte d azur the choice location of sailors around the world or choose the island of corsica with six hundred miles of coastline rugged mountains and lonely river valleys the french riviera nice nice a modern town which still embraces its long-standing traditions you ll see them alive and well at the colorful cours saleya market with flowers fruits and vegetables and at the lively fish market of saint-francois square don t miss the iles d or the golden islands home to the unspoiled nature preserves of the ile de porquerolles and ile de port-cros whichever base you sail from you ll visit a host of incredible anchorages from trendy ports of call to unspoiled mediterranean paradises one thing is for sure sailing the cote d azur will leave you with a lifetime of memories make your way around an amazing island your adventure begins in ajaccio
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