Yacht Charters in Ierapetra
If you are looking for a place that offers an infinite view of golden beaches with deep sparkling blue waters, Ierapetra is the best choice. Every major beach of Ierapetra is awarded with the European Committee’s Blue Flag every year because of its excellence in water quality, safety, environmental education and information. That makes Ierapetra a perfect destination for renting a yacht and sailing the Cretan sea.
Ierapetra is the south most Town in Europe. It is the only port on the south coast, on the shores of the Libyan Sea, facing Africa. Sailing along its seas will show you the majestic view of the Kales, which is said to have been built be the Genoese pirate Pecastor in 1212 and has ever since then been strongly associated with Ierapetra’s history. Another impressive sight in Ierapetra is the Chrissi Island. The island is a beautiful haven which is said to have been last inhabited during the Minoan Period.
The island caters enough numbers of impressive marinas. One of it is the Marina of Aghios Nikolaos. It has a berthing capacity of 255 boats. They also offer services such as water, toilets/showers, 220/380 volt electricity for all berths, 24hour fuel, wireless LAN, up to 65tons travel lift, laundry, boat maintenance and sail repairs by OH-KAY Professional Boat service. It is a place that is well protected by all weather conditions and is built to European Standards. The location makes it convenient to explore the center of the city while enjoying the easy access to the marina’s services. So, you can enjoy the convenience of travelling the town and yachting with ease. The crew is also known for their hospitality, the type that only Cretan people can provide.
Another marina is the Redhouse Yacht Club. The river environment is best for young or new sailors because the banks are constantly within reach despite the recurrent experience of moderate to strong winds. The level of safety intrinsic to river sailing makes the club the most excellent place for a fresh captain to study the ropes and for knowledgeable skippers to sharpen their skills.
Lakki Marina and Boatyard is worth mentioning, too. It can be found in the most astounding sailing area of the Aegean Sea, the northern Dodecanese Islands.
For your sailing trip you should start by renting a Sailing Yacht from our base in Heraklion and from there you can sail and explore the Cretan beauty. Contact us for any infrormation and we will be happy to provide you with any help for renting a yacht or planning your trip.
