Defined by the warm constant winds that blow throughout the year and rocky outcrops that harbor bays and paths ripe for discovery, the many isles that are sprinkled across the Aegean Sea create mesmeric yachting itineraries. Located to the southeast of the mainland, the 220 islands of the Cyclades are the most popular yachting destination in Greece.

Architecturally rich and archaeologically significant, the signature white-washed Cycladic landscape is easy to reach from mainland Athens. The windmill island of Mykonos has earned an international reputation for its throbbing nightlife, while the glowing sunsets of Santorini melt hearts and minds. For a taste of Greek mythology, Apollo’s temple in Delos will deliver.

The twelve Dodecanese Islands lie less than a hundred miles from the Turkish coast and are positively soaked in rich and complex ancient history. The smallest of these islands offer a range of secluded harbours – a relic of their trading past – whilst all offer an abundance of stunning beaches and dramatic terrain, best viewed from the water, of course. Across all twelve islands and 150 less known islets are countless Byzantine churches and medieval castles, and the climate is between temperate and dry tropical, with an extended dry summer period.

The vertical string of lush Ionian islands comprises seven main islands including Kefalonia, Corfu, Zakynthos, Ithaca, Paxi, Lefkada, and Kythira. The Ionian sea embraces Greece’s west coast and boasts mild weather, rich vegetation, staggering Venetian architecture, and calm and predictable sailing conditions. The islands offer miles of sandy beaches with turquoise waters, making this area the perfect yacht charter destination. Even though split into the north and south islands, the entire island chain can be experienced on a two-week charter itinerary.