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Why charter a yacht in Greece? Greece, the land of the Sun and the Gods, offers the visitor an endless variety of picturesque places from which you can choose that suite you best: The Aegean or Ionian Sea, remote or cosmopolitan islands, rocky or pine covered, a kaleidoscopic variety for you to enjoy on your own floating villa. Greece has an ideal climate for visitors to enjoy.
It has hot and dry summers, mild winters and is sunny all year round. In most of the
country, it seldom rains in the summer. The rainy season is usually November to February.
During the summer months the sun is fierce so make sure you pack sun screen. |
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| Greece is not just the country you
know, but rather a series of Greeces, each superimposed on the other like successive
layers of soil recording the passage of time. Prehistoric, Minoan, Mycenaen, Classical,
Hellenistic, greco-Roman and Byzantine Greece, the Greece of the crusaders and finally
modern Greece. Most of the temples and other archeological sites may be visited by yacht.
A good 300 days a year the Greek Sun is at its best, leading you to a strange quality of a
daydream, a daydream becoming ideal when on a yacht. Sail away from dusty and polluted
cities to the clean air, blue sky, and crystal-clear waters. Greece, as the poet said, House of Gods. Doorway to Heaven, appears not as the end of the world, but rather as the end of a world. A unique form of equilibrium between man and his thought, manifested in temples and sculptures which have spanned the centuries, forever recalling us to order. A way of life also remains, which is another 'call to order' because joy and contemplation - in order to be practical- require nothing else except a certain sky and a certain purity of heart. On a chartered yacht you can discover this world and mix with the local people, who are colourful and hospitable. You can go to places where only a yacht can go, to enjoy sipping ouzo at the seaside cafe or eat feta and moussaka at the taverna with the bouzouki player whose musical strains will make men dance. You can go to places where peasant-girls spin wool while guarding their flocks; where little donkeys carry the traveller up from the port of Santorini to the village: where automobiles and pollution will be unknown; where the door of a house which opens to a stranger will set in motion sacred rites of hospitality. Greece offers not only exciting and lovely sailing but also each island presents you with the dramatic white-washed villages set among the rugged hillsides, delightful open tavernas by the water’s edge offering delectable Greek cuisine which you choose directly from the pots, wines produced since ancient times, entertaining night life for those who wish to find it, museums filled with a variety of relics from her famed past civilizations, archaeological sites around every corner, both excavated and unexcavated and numerous secluded beaches and bays for solitude and tranquility. For what more could a visitor ask? |
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| The trick for travelers in Greece is to find the golden mean—in this case, the balance between environment and history, between crowds and quiet, between ancient and modern. With a bit of planning you can find beautiful settings that can soothe your soul, while centuries of art and history invigorate your mind. And very likely, you'll be as charmed by the Greek people as you are by their landscape. | |||
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Information: The Aegean boasts three major island groups: the Cyclades, the Dodecanese and the islands of the Northeast, each with its own particular physiognomy, history and architecture. An essential element of the Greek tourism product peculiarity is the island phenomenon. A total of 227 inhabited islands (of which 164 are washed by the Aegean Sea) are part of the Greek territory. Still, only 78 islands have more than 100 inhabitants. The coastline's length is 15,000 km in total (of which about half is the coastline of islands) where there are sandy beaches, sandy strands, dunes, craggy coasts, onshore wetlands, lagoons, morasses, periodically flooded areas, salty fields, shallow brackish waters etc. Modern Greek is the national language, although English and French are spoken widely. Greek time is GMT plus two hours. The electrical current is 220 volts. Appliances of lower voltage would require a transformer, but again it is recommended that appliances are checked for safety and plug requirements before use. Greece uses the metric system of weights and measures. Supermarkets can be found on every island. Some small shops are often run as a family concern and stay open as late as 22.00 p.m. every day. You can find fresh fruits & vegetables, bread, dairy products, ice-creams, cool drinks, newspapers, etc. There are banks and ATM machines in most of the islands. Credit cards are accepted at many restaurants and shops throughout Greece but not local Tavernas. In all major islands you will find pharmacies and hospitals. In the smaller islands there is always a local doctor. Most water in Greece is safe to drink, however, bottled spring water is preferable which is available at supermarkets and restaurants. There are many companies renting cars in Greece, driving is on the right. A valid driver's license from the country of origin and international permit are a must. Renting scooters is a very good idea indeed if you want to move about quickly and independently. Be very careful. Wear protective clothing and always wear a helmet. Scooters can be rented with a valid ID. No license for fishing is required so those interested in this sport can enjoy it. |
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