Purpose of this site
Sail Greece Guide was born from my love of sailing and the beauty of the Greek seas. It is designed for sailors and aims to provide a well-researched and practical resource—combining useful details with local insights. Here you’ll find information on safe (and potentially unsafe) anchorages, harbours, sailing conditions, and cultural highlights.
I know first-hand that visiting an unfamiliar harbour or anchorage can be intimidating. I hope this guide will help you plan your voyage with confidence and enjoy an unforgettable experience in Greece.
While I strive for accuracy, this site is created by a human and may contain errors. In addition, details such as depths, harbour facilities, and local regulations may change over time. Therefore, this guide should never replace official nautical charts, pilot books, or advice from local authorities. It is meant to be used as a supplementary resource only. Always keep in mind that no guide can replace common sense, personal judgment, preparation, and good seamanship.
Reading this site
All content on this site is written in British English. Place names generally follow common international usage. At the first mention of a Greek place on each page, the name is also shown in Greek, to help with pronunciation and to match road signs and local usage (for example: Argostoli (Αργοστόλι)).
Page structure
A typical Sail Greece Guide page focuses on a single island. It begins with general information about the island, followed by an interactive map showing all the places described on the page.
The map is the main navigation tool. Each label corresponds to a place of nautical interest. Clicking a name takes you directly to the relevant section. While reading, you can return to the map at any time by using the “🗺️” button in the bottom‑right corner.
Note: Not every location shown on the map is necessarily recommended. Some are included for completeness or awareness and may be exposed, unsafe, or otherwise unsuitable depending on conditions. Always refer to the detailed description of each place before deciding to approach or anchor.
The map’s texts are accompanied by one or more icons. The following icons are used throughout the site:
- Village / Town → 🏠
- Private Marina → ⛵
- Anchorage → ⚓
- Highlight → 🌟
The 🌟 icon appears before a place name and simply reflects my personal opinion of locations that are especially beautiful or noteworthy.
After that, the page continues with detailed descriptions of individual places—anchorages, harbours, ports, and points of interest.
The first place described is the island’s capital or main town. The remaining places then follow in a clockwise order around the island, helping you build a clear geographical picture as you read.
Links
Links that open Google Maps are marked with a📍 symbol. This applies whether the link points to a named place—such as a taverna or marina—or to a set of geographic coordinates. Clicking the link will open Google Maps in a new tab at the specified location.
Links that lead to external websites are marked with a ↗︎ symbol. This helps distinguish content that takes you outside sailgreeceguide.com. External links open in a new tab.
Internal links within this site are not marked and open in the same tab. You can simply use your browser’s “back” button to return to the previous page.
All images are linked to the original image file. Images usually appear reduced in size within a page; clicking an image will open the full‑size version for closer inspection. Images open in the same tab, so you can use your browser’s “back” button to return to the page.
Coordinates
All coordinates on Sail Greece Guide use the WGS84 datum. For ports and marinas, the position refers to the entrance point. Coordinates are presented in DDM (Degrees and Decimal Minutes) format, which is standard on nautical charts. Latitude is always shown before longitude.
Each coordinate is a clickable link that opens the exact location in Google Maps and is therefore marked with the 📍 symbol.
Example:
The following coordinates mark the Greek flag at the Acropolis in Athens:
About the author
My name is Antonis Manolis. My passion for sailing was sparked by my father, who took me out to sea almost as soon as I could walk. By the age of six, I was finding my sea legs in the “legendary” Optimist class.
Although I studied as an engineer, my true calling has always been offshore sailing. Now 42, I have spent my entire adult life on the water. As a professional skipper, I’ve explored nearly every port, anchorage, and hidden cove across the Greek seas. For the past 12 years, I have also had the privilege of serving as an offshore sailing instructor at the Nautical Club of Thessaloniki, sharing my love for the sea with others.
