Enchanting Ancient Athens
As the capital of Greece and a world-renowned sailing destination, Athens offers the perfect blend of history and adventure.
This vibrant port city serves as the ideal starting point for a Greek yacht charter, whether you’re gliding through the serene Saronic Gulf or venturing farther into the Aegean to discover the scattered Cyclades islands.
Chart your own course: navigate the dramatic landscapes of the Cyclades (a thrilling challenge for seasoned sailors) or explore the charming Saronic islands such as Hydra. Alternatively, sail west along the Peloponnese coast, where lively towns and golden beaches await.
Unlike the island-hopping routes of the Ionian, Argolic, or Dodecanese seas, the Saronic Gulf offers a more coastal sailing experience, perfect for those who wish to balance exploration with ease.
Athens is good for:
Simple sheltered sailing
Iconic ancient city
Beautiful bays
Great beaches
Nice tavernas
Markets
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See & Do
Top places to see in Athens
Temple of Poseidon
Acropolis
Herod Atticus Odeon
Panathenaic Stadium
Yachts available in Athens
Top yacht types to Charter from Athens
Marinas in Athens
With several boat rental marinas, Athens is the charter yacht hub of the east Mediterranean, with thousands of monohull, catamaran and motor yacht options ready to explore the Greek islands on bareboat or skippered charter.
Alimos
The iconic Athens bareboat charter base, Alimos marina is home to over 1000 charter yachts, and perfectly located for sailing holidays spent cruising the beaches of the Saronic Gulf. Also known as Kalamaki marina, Alimos has all sorts of yachts including sailing yacht, catamaran, and motor boat options.
Marina Zea
One of the smallest marinas in the Athens region, set in a nondescript suburb and favoured by a large British charter provider. Zea marina is a small charter company marina within the port of Piraeus.
A short taxi ride from Europe’s oldest city, the marina is surrounded by good quality tavernas, provisioning is easy, and there is a maritime museum about 10 minutes walk from the dock.
Marina Delta Kallithea
A real outlier among several big, dirty and decrepit Athens marinas, the newly completed Marina Delta is an absolute joy to spend time in.
This clean, modern marina has great transport links to the city and airport (45 minutes away) thanks to a newly built road.
The modern facilities include a café, restaurant, opera house and cinema complex and even a maritime museum housed in an old warship. This is a surprisingly serene place to start and end a charter out of Athens.
Agios Kosmas marina
Originally constructed for the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, Agios Kosmas marina is a quiet specialist yacht charter base and home to one of the world's largest charter companies, who take up most of the berths on Saturdays.
It is a bit of a trek to the nearest bars and restaurants. Fuel is brought to the pontoon at the end of every charter.
Need some help?
If you are unsure about charter or boat selection, contact us at Anchor to help you decide.
We only choose boats that are in excellent condition, and we are here to help you every step of the way and to make sure the whole process is as easy as possible.
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