Yacht Charters in Halkidiki

Dubbed as “Greece’s Secret Paradise, Halkidiki is located in the northern region of mainland Greece just in central Macedonia. It is distinct with its unique shape of “three legs” as the Greeks call it or like a trident that forms of peninsula. Halkidiki is a vast place with its northern part having a very mountainous terrain while the peninsulas or “legs” are coastal.

With its topography, the peninsulas form gulfs, bays and having the longest shoreline in mainland Greece offering the most beautiful charter holidays for a luxury motor yacht and sailing boat. The three peninsulas are Kassandra, Sithonia and the Holy Mountain of Athos. Among the three, Kassandra is the most well developed place especially in terms of tourism with many hotels, shops, restaurants and bars while Sithonia provide a quieter alternative to Kassandra. Mount Athos on the other hand is the only Monk Republic in the world. All inhabitants of this peninsula are monks and monasteries dominate its landscape.

If you are planning on sailing in Greece, you should not miss Halkidiki. This place has the perfect weather, crystal clear waters and lovely landscape of green pine and olive trees. The beaches are simply outstanding with 40 of them having the European Union Blue Flag, recognition to the best beaches in Europe. Beaches range from golden to white sand from small to a long stretch. Some of the popular beaches in Halkidiki are Agios Georgios, Akti Aretes, Menti and Paradisos. Though not open to the “outside world”, the beaches in Athos are the best in Halkidiki.

Charter a yacht and you are more mobile in your exploration in Halkidiki. Find and swim in solitary bays, coves and beaches. Have a control of your itinerary and have a relaxing getaway aboard your chartered yacht. While sailing, get close to Athos and snap some pictures of the different monasteries in the peninsula. Admire the unique and classic architecture of these monasteries like the Monastery of Saint Paul, Dionisiou, Gregoriou and Simonos Petra. Halkidiki is a paradise for yacht charters especially for sailing yachts but also luxury motor yachts.