Cyclades and Saronic

The Great Theatre of Epidhavros is one of the most famous ancient Greek attractions in the area being one of the most beautiful and best preserved theatres in Greece. It can be reached from either the new or old Epidhavros harbour.

The island of Spetses (or Spetsai) is a stunningly chic island and a popular place for wealthy Athenians to keep a holiday home. The main town of Dapia reflects this, it is a lively but pleasantly upmarket place with lots of bars and amazing restaurants to choose from. There is another harbour out of town with its own set of slightly more rustic but no less appealing tavernas.

In the summer boats will often be rafted five deep in the harbour but it is worth arriving there in time to see one of the most famous and interesting spots in the Saronics, with a great mix of cosmopolitan and traditional bars, shops and restaurants yet where donkeys are still the primary form of transport.

There is a large quay which stretches right round the town with water and electricity in many of the spots. The town itself, on the south end of the peninsula, is a pretty one with lots of shops, restaurants and lively bars. It is worth the walk to the top of the hill to see the amazing views.

Despite the harbour being crowded with boats coming to and from Athens, a visit to Aegina is a chance to experience the Greek way of life; enjoy a coffee at one of the beach front cafes, swim in the crystal clear sea from one of the sandy beaches, then round off the day with a late dinner and an ouzo at one of the many fantastic authentic tavernas.

One of the busiest and largest marina in Greece with many charter yachts operating from here. The facilities here for yachts are excellent and there’s some great bars and restaurants and a short tram or taxi ride into central Athens and all the sites.