Sailing in Greece has got to be one of the most exciting opportunities you will get. There are more then 3,000 islands and islets which account for 20% of the total landmass of Greece. There is a massive 15,000 kilometres of coastline in which makes it the perfect country for chartering a yacht or sailing in Greece. The weather in Greece is fantastic; you are practically guaranteed to have sunshine and blue seas which would inspire any sailor. The warmest months are usually April to September and the peak season is July and August.
Greece is a country packed full of exciting sites and surprises. If you are considering sailing in Greece in the high season then you should be prepared for it to be very busy in places, but rest assured that there are always quiet and unexplored places to discover. If you decide to sail Greece you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing between island groups. Each group of islands has their own character so you should do some research into different ones before making your decision on where to visit. The islands will offer you different climate, wind and sailing conditions which might suit people with different levels of sailing ability.