Northern Greek Islands

With an IYT license valid in 58 countries, including Greece, you can enjoy being an international captain. Captains who have completed international IYT yachting training can freely enjoy sailing in the Greek Islands. To enhance the enjoyment of your sailing vacation, we have mapped out a sample route consisting of the Northern Greek Islands. May your bow be clear!

DAY 1: You can board the boat at Turgutreis Marina in the afternoon. The travel itinerary is finalized, and a briefing on the technical aspects of the boat is provided. Meanwhile, port formalities and shopping are completed. After customs procedures, you can set sail for Kos Island.

DAY 2: Kos (36°53’42″N – 027°18’06″E)
Asclepion, one of the most well-known health centers of the ancient world, is located here, and it is also the birthplace of Hippocrates, considered the father of medicine. People from all over the Eastern Mediterranean with health issues would come to Kos Island for treatment. Kos, the second-largest island of the Dodecanese Islands, has a mild climate and very fertile soil. The island has a 560-year-old tree and a 211-year-old fountain, as well as 290 km of beaches. You can swim immediately at Lambi Beach, which is very close to the port. Kos is one of the islands with the best nightlife. The bar street called Nafklirou is a very crowded, lively, and colorful street.

DAY 3: Leros (37°07’06″N – 026°50’54″E)
We set sail for the beautiful island of Leros. Leros is a mountainous, green island with deep gorges, numerous bays, and villages. After a swimming break in Xerokampos, you will enter the port of Lakki or Agia Marina in the east. You can explore Platonos, the island’s central village, with its steep stairs, narrow streets, and flower gardens. From Platonos, you can climb 300 steps to see Leros Castle. You can explore the island by renting a motorcycle or on foot.

DAY 4: Patmos (37°20’06″N – 026°35’24″E)
You can depart for Patmos Island early in the morning. A swimming break is taken at one of the suitable bays around the island, such as Alimia or Archangelos, north of Leros. Patmos is not a large island, but it is one of the best-known Greek islands. St. John wrote the last chapter of the Bible on this island, which is why Patmos is sometimes referred to as the Jerusalem of the Aegean. The monastery on a hill overlooking the city center, the village of Kariye (Chora), and the entire island seem to be places where faith and devotion breathe. According to mythology, Patmos was a gift from Zeus to his daughter Artemis, the goddess of hunting and young women. Artemis was worshipped in ancient times, and the Monastery of Saint John was built on the site of her temple. After breakfast, a visit to the monasteries can be arranged. The ship anchors in the main harbor for the night.

DAY 5: Lipsi (37°17’12″N – 026°45’12″E)
On the way, you can take a swimming break at either the Arkhi-Marathi islands north of Lipsi or any of the Makronisi island group south of Lipsi. The city center, with its white houses, numerous cafes, taverns, and restaurants, is located in the small natural harbor on the island. If you arrive late, finding a spot on the leeward side of the central pier may be difficult. In Lipsi, it is possible to anchor and moor in the crystal-clear waters of the Lera Lipsi coves east of the main harbor. From here, it is possible to reach the center with a short walk. The Catopanaghia (7th century) and Panopanaghia (15th century) churches on the island can be visited.

DAY 6: Kalimnos (36°56’36″N – 027°00’00″E)
When approaching the island from the east coast, you can take a swimming break at one of the bays such as Palionissos, Vathi, or Vilkhadia. In the afternoon, you can moor at Pothia Port, the center of the island. Pothia is a suitable point for departure. On the western side of the island, which has sustained itself through sponge diving for centuries, there are beautiful beaches such as Emborios, Massouri, and Mirties.

7th DAY: Turgutreis (37°00’18″N – 027°15’12″E)
A swimming break is taken at Çatal Ada along the way, after which you can dock at Turgutreis Port. It is possible to dock at the customs pier at the entrance to Turgutreis Marina by radio call and re-enter Turkey..