The first island of the Cyclades, Kea offers accessible anchorages, understated landscapes and a gradual entry into the Aegean Sea

Its proximity to the mainland often makes it the first stop on a sailing cruise. The island allows you to gradually get into the rhythm of sailing before venturing further south into the Cyclades, where crossings can become more challenging.

Kéa alternates between small coves, arid hills, and traditional villages. Its character remains more understated than that of very famous islands like Mykonos or Santorini, making it a popular stop for many boaters looking for a more peaceful atmosphere.

A discreet island with well-defined bays, Kythnos is ideal for a break combining sailing, swimming and peaceful nights at anchor.

Its numerous coves offer welcome shelter depending on the weather conditions, making it a regular stop for yachtsmen sailing between Athens and the central Cyclades. The island is also known for its mineral landscapes, its small traditional villages, and its much more peaceful atmosphere than that of the more frequented islands.

Kythnos perfectly illustrates what many seek on a sailing cruise: taking the time to enjoy a bay, swimming in clear water, and discovering an island that has remained true to its identity.

ÎA lively and elegant island, Syros combines a real port, a strong identity, and a cultural stopover in the heart of the Cyclades.

The administrative capital of the archipelago, Ermoupoli surprises with its neoclassical architecture, lively squares, and maritime history. The atmosphere there is very different from the white villages often associated with the Cyclades.

For a cruising boat, Syros also constitutes a practical stopover, a pleasant place to find a lively town before setting sail again towards wilder anchorages.

More raw and authentic, Tinos reveals a mineral Greece, unspoiled villages and an atmosphere far from tourist clichés.

The island is renowned for its many traditional villages, stone dovecotes, marble craftsmanship, and landscapes shaped by the winds. It has a distinct character that appeals to travellers seeking a more discreet Greece.

When sailing, Tinos often demands that you contend with the sailing conditions, but in return, it offers an authentic stopover, where exploring the villages perfectly complements the pleasure of sailing.

Greener and more maritime, Andros marks the transition between the Cyclades and Euboea, with open anchorages and a very distinct character.

Unlike the common image of the Cyclades, Andros boasts more abundant vegetation, valleys, springs, and numerous hiking trails. Its terrain and exposure to the winds give it a very distinctive character.

For navigators, Andros often represents a pivotal point between different sailing areas of the Aegean Sea, offering an atmosphere noticeably different to that of the other islands in the archipelago.