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Sailing Trail · Saronic, Argolic, Lakonikos & Messiniakos Gulf, Greece

Southern Peloponnese: Messiniakos & Lakonikos — 21 days from Alimos / Kalamaki

The most ambitious 3-week route, venturing into the remote Southern Peloponnese and the Messiniakos and Lakonikos Gulfs, with an offshore leg to Kythira.

21 daysadvanced 455.7 nm 2–8 crew

Alimos / Kalamaki Ayia Marina, Aegina Poros Port Ay Nikolaos on Hydra Kyparissi Monemvasia+11 more

Distance

455.7 nm

Duration

21 days

Departs

Alimos / Kalamaki

Crew

2–8 · advanced

The trail

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Not for navigation — always consult official nautical charts and pilot books.

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What to expect

Longest distances in the region – weather cooperation is essential, especially for the 71 NM leg to Methoni.

Places you'll go

17 stops

Day 1 · Marina

Alimos / Kalamaki

Day 1 · Marina · 1 night

Ayia Marina, Aegina

11.6 nm

Temple of Aphaia nearby

Day 2 · Town quay · 1 night

Poros Port

24.3 nm

Highly recommended port

Day 3 · Anchorage · 1 night

Ay Nikolaos on Hydra

18.1 nm

Author's favourite anchorage · Truly must-see

Day 4 · Anchorage · 1 night

Kyparissi

37.3 nm

Remote unspoiled village

Day 5 · Town quay · 2 nights

Monemvasia

20 nm

Truly must-see · Medieval Byzantine fortress

Day 7 · Anchorage · 1 night

Elafonisos

35.9 nm

Beautiful sandy beaches · Simos beach

Day 8 · Town quay · 2 nights

Gythion

26.4 nm

Gateway to the Mani · Lakonikos Gulf

Day 10 · Town quay · 2 nights

Methoni

76.1 nm

Methoni Venetian castle · Highly recommended · Messiniakos Gulf

Day 12 · Town quay · 1 night

Koroni

24 nm

Venetian castle · Messiniakos Gulf

Day 13 · Anchorage · 1 night

Limeni

19.4 nm

Mani peninsula · Dramatic scenery

Day 14 · Town quay · 2 nights

Kythira

57.2 nm

Remote island · Venetian castle at Chora

Day 16 · Anchorage · 1 night

Ieraka (Yerakas)

53.6 nm

Remote fjord-like bay · Highly recommended

Day 17 · Town quay · 1 night

Leonidion (Plaka)

22.8 nm

Highly recommended

Day 18 · Town quay · 1 night

Hydra Port

36.3 nm

Truly must-see

Day 19 · Anchorage · 1 night

Bistiou, Poros

19.8 nm

Truly must-see anchorage

Day 20 · Marina

Alimos / Kalamaki

28.7 nm

When to go

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Best Hot & busy Off-season

Good to know

Nearest airport to Alimos / Kalamaki: Athens (ATH) · ~30–45 min to the base.

Provisioning for 2–8 crew over 21 days — see the Galley cookbook for boat-friendly recipes and what a week's shop actually looks like.

Charter price isn't shown here — it varies by boat, season and operator. Get a quote directly from a charter company for this base before you book.

Crew briefing

Off the beaten track – very few charter yachts down here. Stunning Venetian castles at Methoni, Koroni and Kythira. Long passages require fit and experienced crew.

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