Eastern Mediterranean Yacht Charters
Greece, Turkey and Croatia are the major yachting destinations within in the Eastern Mediterranean. These areas while being completely different and unique all offer a mix of history, culture, mythology, friendly locals and natural beauty. The Aegean and Mediterranean seas between Greece and Turkey provide turquoise waters which are scattered with sheltered bays with ancient ruins and archeological sites.
The natural beauty of these great sailing vacation areas is equally enchanting. Stunning aqua waters and faultless blue skies are synonymous with this the eastern Mediterranean. On your Croatia, Greece and Turkey yacht charter vacation you will be greeted with the warm, colorful vista of traditional waterfront villages, as you approach from the sparkling blue sea.
Starting from the North Western part of the Eastern Mediterranean, at Venice, and moving to the South Eastern parts we have:
The Adriatic Sea – Venice, Croatia, Montenegro
Venice at the top of the Adriatic is a beautiful and famous city surrounded by water and the ideal place to start a charter. There are good flights to Venice to meet your yacht and from there you can sail south along the Croatia coastline. A yacht vacation is a fantastic way to experience this classic Eastern Mediterranean city. Venice is one of the most romantic cities in the world, with its intricate web of canals, charming gondoliers, glorious renaissance architecture and narrow cobbled streets. On your charter boat, take a cruise down the Grand Canal.
Moving onto Croatia, over a thousand islands make up the Dalmatians. With such variety, calm winds and turquoise waters, the Croatian coastline makes for an unforgettable bareboat yacht charter holiday. The sea here is remarkably clean and, unlike some parts of the Western Mediterranean, it is still alive with sea life and full of fish. The cities and villages are ancient and intriguing.
With so many stunning islands, bays and beaches, the Croatian Islands can virtually guarantee you, a little bit of privacy and some truly remarkable anchorages. Some of the main places to see in Croatia include areas include Pulain, Opatija, Krk, Zadar, Split, Hvar, Dubrovnik, and then moving on to Montenegro the famous port of Kotor provides some a rustic and rugged backdrop of mountains and sea.
Greece
Moving further south we come into Greece, a famed yachting location and one of the most important parts of the Eastern Mediterranean. Cofu, in the Ionian Sea is the first place of interest as well as other known spots like Cephalonia, Paxos, Zakynthos. As a Greece yacht charter covers so much territory, you can have a more detailed look at the main areas to charter your yacht in Greece here. There are 4 main yachting areas: The Ionian Islands, The Aegean & Sporades, the Cyclades and last but not least the Dodecanese.
A Greece yacht charter holiday, around the various famous sunny Greek Islands in the Eastern Mediterranean provides so much variety. You have ancient history, humbling architecture and beautiful little waterfront villages tumbling down the island mountains. Greece visitors seem to want to revisit Greece year after year and there is no better way to see Greece than from a yacht. Everywhere you go there are ancient ruins and ancient history to soak up as well as exquisite natural beauty too. The stunning aqua or dark blue waters and the faultless blue skies are a perpetual draw card for sailing yacht charters vacations as well as luxury motor yachts.
Turkey
Turkey is the last main area which is well known for yacht charter vacations in the Eastern Mediterranean. Turkey has more coastline than any other Mediterranean country, Eastern or Western. There are so many pretty anchorages for your charter yacht. Interestingly, the Turkish coastline tends to have a few more greenery and trees (pine) than the rest of the Mediterranean coastal areas. You will even see the odd waterfall.
Along the coasts of the Aegean and South Eastern Mediterranean, you'll sail within turquoise waters and sheltered bays that were once touched by the Carians, Lycians, Greeks, Romans and Byzantines. You can also discover ancient ruins an archeological sites including Greek cities, sunken Roman harbors and crusader castles. It's no surprise that Turkey is such a wealth of culture, history and intrigue in a place that reflects a meeting point between Asia and Europe.