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Paros via Milos & Santorini.

Sail a 14-day yacht charter from Paros via Naxos, Donousa, Amorgos, Small Cyclades, Santorini, Milos, Sifnos, Kythnos and Syros. Cyclades grand tour from Paros base.

De route

De route dag voor dag

Klik op een speld op de kaart of op een dag in het routeoverzicht hieronder om de stop, het verhaal en de foto's van die dag te zien.

Naxos
Dag 1

ParosNaxos

6 nm shake-down hop east to Naxos. Well-protected town harbour, reliable stern-to. Portara marble doorway is the headline sunset. Well-protected from any wind direction. Plan to hike Mount Zas (Zeus birthplace, 4 h) and kitro citron liqueur tasting at Halki.

Afstand

11 NM

Zeiltijd

~2,2 u bij 5 kn

In één oogopslag

De route in één oogopslag

Beste seizoen

mei – half oktober (hoogseizoen jun – sep, meltemi jul – aug)

Duur

14 dagen

Vertrek

Paros

Vaargebied

Cyclades

Routeoverzicht

Klik op een dag om terug te springen naar de kaart en zijn foto's, verhaal en aanlegtip te zien.

Het hele verhaal

De reis dag voor dag

Ankerplaatsen met naam, aanlegtips en activiteiten voor elke etappe van de week — de kaart beweegt mee terwijl je scrolt.

Dag 1 / 14
Naxos
1
Dag 1

ParosNaxos

6 nm shake-down hop east to Naxos. Town harbour well-protected and stern-to is reliable. Portara marble doorway from the unfinished 6th-century BC Apollo temple is the headline sunset spot at the islet on the harbour entrance. Stern-to in Naxos town harbour, €30-50/night. Plan to hike Mount Zas (Zeus birthplace, 4 h) and kitro citron liqueur tasting at Halki.

Wat te doen

Sunset at the Portara marble doorway

Hike Mount Zas (Zeus birthplace, 4 h)

Kitro citron liqueur tasting at Halki

Swim Agios Prokopios Beach

Aanlegtip

Stern-to in Naxos town harbour, €30-50/night. Well-protected from any wind direction. Plenty of slot capacity even in peak season.

Donoussa
2
Dag 2

NaxosDonoussa

24 nm east-southeast to Donousa — most remote populated Small Cyclades, 100 residents. Stavros harbour or anchor in the bay outside. Kedros Beach south of village is the headline swim. Stern-to in Stavros harbour, €15-25/night, limited slots. Plan to hike to Kalotaritissa stone village and snorkel the Cave of the Wall.

Wat te doen

Swim Kedros Beach (south of village)

Hike to Kalotaritissa stone village

Snorkel the Cave of the Wall

Grilled gouna sun-dried mackerel at a beach shack

Aanlegtip

Stern-to in Stavros harbour, €15-25/night, limited slots. Anchor in bay outside on sand at 5-7 m. Sheltered from N.

Amorgos
3
Dag 3

DonoussaAmorgos (Aegiali Harbor)

15 nm southeast to Amorgos. Cliff-clinging Hozoviotissa Monastery (1088 AD) is the headline excursion — 300 steps up the cliff face from the road. Aegiali sheltered from N; Katapola south for S wind. Katapola south alternative for S wind. Plan to dive the Olympia shipwreck off Liveros and psimeni raki and goat in a Tholaria taverna.

Wat te doen

Climb to cliff-clinging Hozoviotissa monastery

Dive the Olympia shipwreck off Liveros

Psimeni raki and goat in a Tholaria taverna

Hike Aegiali-Tholaria ridge path

Aanlegtip

Aegiali stern-to, €25-40/night, sheltered from N. Katapola south alternative for S wind.

Koufonissi
4
Dag 4

AmorgosKoufonissi

15 nm WSW to Koufonissi — boutique-yachting hub of Small Cyclades. Pano Koufonissi for the village/quay; day-anchor at uninhabited Kato Koufonissi for Pori Beach turquoise lagoon. Pano Koufonissi harbour stern-to, €25-40/night, slots fill by 17:00. Plan to snorkel cliff caves on the southeast coast and astakomakaronada lobster spaghetti at the harbour.

Wat te doen

Day-anchor swim at Pori Beach lagoon

Snorkel cliff caves on the southeast coast

Astakomakaronada lobster spaghetti at the harbour

Walk Pano Koufonissi white-washed alleys

Aanlegtip

Pano Koufonissi harbour stern-to, €25-40/night, slots fill by 17:00. Anchor on sand at 4-7 m east of village if full.

Schoinousa
5
Dag 5

KoufonissiSchoinousa

5 nm short hop west to Schoinousa — quietest of populated Small Cyclades, 200 residents. Mersini harbour at the foot, Chora hilltop village. Tsigouri Beach for the swim. Stern-to in Mersini harbour, €15-25/night, limited slots. Anchor on sand at 4-6 m east. Sheltered from N. Plan to swim Tsigouri Beach (sheltered from N), walk up to Chora hilltop village, tomato keftedes under a tamarisk tree.

Wat te doen

Swim Tsigouri Beach (sheltered from N)

Walk up to Chora hilltop village

Tomato keftedes under a tamarisk tree

Hike to Panagia mountain church

Aanlegtip

Stern-to in Mersini harbour, €15-25/night, limited slots. Anchor on sand at 4-6 m east. Sheltered from N.

Irakleia
6
Dag 6

SchoinousaIrakleia

7 nm west to Irakleia. Population 100, one taverna, single road, the Blue Cave 30 minutes hike from village. Quietest island stop in the Cyclades charter circuit. Anchor in Agios Georgios bay on sand at 5-7 m. Sheltered from N. Small quay slots €15-25/night, lazy lines absent. Plan to hike to the Blue Cave (30 min from village), beach swim at Livadi (best swim water in Small Cyclades), grilled gouna at the harbour taverna.

Wat te doen

Hike to the Blue Cave (30 min from village)

Beach swim at Livadi (best swim water in Small Cyclades)

Grilled gouna at the harbour taverna

Walk the kastro pirate-era ruins

Aanlegtip

Anchor in Agios Georgios bay on sand at 5-7 m. Sheltered from N. Small quay slots €15-25/night, lazy lines absent.

Vlychada
7
Dag 7

IrakleiaSantorini (Vlychada Marina)

32 nm south through the Naxos-Sikinos-Ios channel — Meltemi reach. Optional swim stop at Manganari Bay on Ios. Vlychada Marina arrival before 17:00 — caldera deserves daylight, anchoring impossible (300+ m). Book ahead in peak season. Plan to taxi to Oia for the cliff-top sunset and wine tasting at Santo Wines or Domaine Sigalas.

Wat te doen

Taxi to Oia for the cliff-top sunset

Wine tasting at Santo Wines or Domaine Sigalas

Swim Red Beach (south coast access)

Caldera-edge fava with capers in Megalochori

Aanlegtip

Vlychada Marina stern-to, €60-100/night. Book ahead in peak season. Caldera 300+ m deep — anchoring impossible.

Folegandros
8
Dag 8

SantoriniFolegandros

22 nm upwind northwest to Folegandros — first true upwind leg, Meltemi on the bow. Karavostasi sheltered from N, exposed S. Cliff-top Chora is a 30-minute kalderimi climb above the harbour. Karavostasi stern-to, €25-40/night, limited slots. Anchor in bay east of port on sand at 4-7 m if full. Avoid in S winds. Plan to taxi up to Chora for the cliff-edge Panagia church, swim Katergo Bay (boat-only access), matsata pasta with goat ragù in a courtyard.

Wat te doen

Taxi up to Chora for the cliff-edge Panagia church

Swim Katergo Bay (boat-only access)

Matsata pasta with goat ragù in a courtyard

Walk the kalderimi path to Ano Meria

Aanlegtip

Karavostasi stern-to, €25-40/night, limited slots. Anchor in bay east of port on sand at 4-7 m if full. Avoid in S winds.

Milos
9
Dag 9

FolegandrosMilos

20 nm upwind northwest to Milos. Adamas Bay at the head of the long inlet is the most sheltered overnight in the western Cyclades. Sarakiniko swim only in calm wind. Stern-to in Adamas town quay, €30-50/night. Excellent shelter in any direction. Pollonia northeast cheaper but exposed in N. Plan to swim stop at lunar Sarakiniko cliffs, snorkel Papafragas sea caves, visit Plaka Castle for the panorama.

Wat te doen

Swim stop at lunar Sarakiniko cliffs

Snorkel Papafragas sea caves

Visit Plaka Castle for the panorama

Klima fishermen syrmata photo walk

Aanlegtip

Stern-to in Adamas town quay, €30-50/night. Excellent shelter in any direction. Pollonia northeast cheaper but exposed in N.

Vathi
10
Dag 10

MilosSifnos

18 nm north to Sifnos. Vathi south coast is the calmest swim anchorage; Kamares west coast is the larger paid quay. Switch to Vathi when wind clocks west. Sifnos is the gastronomy island. Switch to Vathi when wind clocks west. Plan to walk to cliffside Chrysopigi monastery at Faros and mastelo lamb in clay pots at Artemonas.

Wat te doen

Walk to cliffside Chrysopigi monastery at Faros

Mastelo lamb in clay pots at Artemonas

Pottery workshop visit in Vathy

Swim Vathi Bay (south coast, calmest)

Aanlegtip

Anchor on sand at 4-6 m in Vathi (sheltered) or stern-to on Kamares quay €20-30/night. Switch to Vathi when wind clocks west.

Kythnos
11
Dag 11

SifnosKythnos (Loutra)

32 nm north via Serifos to Kythnos. Optional Serifos lunch swim at Vagia Beach (sheltered from S) on the way. Loutra harbour has natural thermal springs flowing in. Long upwind day, plan two long port tacks. Stern-to in Loutra harbour, €25-40/night with lazy lines. Sheltered from N. Merichas west coast is the alternative. Plan to soak in Loutra natural thermal springs, optional Serifos lunch swim at Vagia, anchor swim at the Kolona sandbar (detour).

Wat te doen

Soak in Loutra natural thermal springs

Optional Serifos lunch swim at Vagia

Anchor swim at the Kolona sandbar (detour)

Sfougato cheese pie at a Driopida taverna

Aanlegtip

Stern-to in Loutra harbour, €25-40/night with lazy lines. Sheltered from N. Merichas west coast is the alternative.

Paros
12
Dag 12

KythnosSyros

32 nm east-southeast to Syros — long beam reach in Meltemi. Ermoupoli town quay is the most forgiving stern-to in the Cyclades. The capital climbs the slope above in pastel neoclassical layers. Stern-to on Ermoupoli town quay (no fee, your own anchor). Excellent shelter in any direction. Manna marina €60-80/night if full. Plan to climb Ano Syros for the Catholic quarter, loukoumi tasting at a 19th-century confectionery, walk Miaouli marble square at dusk.

Wat te doen

Climb Ano Syros for the Catholic quarter

Loukoumi tasting at a 19th-century confectionery

Walk Miaouli marble square at dusk

Swim the rock platforms at Asteria Beach

Aanlegtip

Stern-to on Ermoupoli town quay (no fee, your own anchor). Excellent shelter in any direction. Manna marina €60-80/night if full.

Paros
13
Dag 13

SyrosParos

24 nm southeast back to Paros — beam-reach leg in Meltemi. Naoussa for the photogenic fishing-harbour overnight; Parikia for easier mooring. Last evening dinner on the Naoussa pier. Plastira Bay 0.5 nm east on sand at 5-7 m. Plan to snorkel the moon-rock outcrops at Kolymbithres and octopus on the rope at a Naoussa pier taverna.

Wat te doen

Snorkel the moon-rock outcrops at Kolymbithres

Octopus on the rope at a Naoussa pier taverna

Wine tasting at a Marpissa vineyard

Walk Lefkes village marble paths at dusk

Aanlegtip

Naoussa harbour stern-to, €30-50/night, often full by 17:00. Plastira Bay 0.5 nm east on sand at 5-7 m. Parikia is the larger alternative.

Paros
14
Dag 14

ParosCheck-out

Handover at Parikia or Naoussa before 09:00. Boat inspection — deposit released within 7 days. Crew transfer to Paros airport (PAS) is 15 minutes from Parikia. Deposit released within 7 days post-inspection. Plan to final inspection with the base manager and last swim at Golden Beach.

Wat te doen

Final inspection with the base manager

Last swim at Golden Beach

Breakfast on the Parikia portside

Airport transfer (15 min to PAS)

Aanlegtip

Hand over at Parikia or Naoussa before 09:00. Deposit released within 7 days post-inspection.

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