Greece

Cyclades Meltemi Explorer

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Base and airport

Lavrion

Airport: ATH

Season

May to October

Best months: May to June, September

Difficulty

Advanced

Cost estimate

€2,800-7,500 per week (monohull)

Mooring per week, monohull: €80-500 per week

Mooring per week, catamaran: €170-900 per week

Editorial planning estimate, not a quote. Planning ranges only, not a live price or availability. A real price comes only in a written quote from the charter company.

What not to miss on this route

The highlights along the way, from Tripli's editorial research. Check with the skipper what suits the wind, the season and the time you have.

Kea
Kythnos hot springs
Serifos
Sifnos gastronomy

Route map

Schematic only. Not for navigation. Overnight positions are approximate. The sea-mark layer (OpenSeaMap) is built by the community; it shows harbours, lights and sometimes depth soundings, and is no substitute for an official nautical chart. Before every mooring, check depths, wind and harbour conditions on an up-to-date chart and in the pilot book.

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Day by day

Tap a day to see the stop: photo, type of berth, the sail and what we know about it.

Day 1: Lavrionbase
Taken near the stop (within 4 km).
Type of berth
base
Role of the stop
Embarkation / fleet cluster
Mooring permission
Check local notices before mooring
Depth and entry conditions
We have no verified depth data for this stop. On the map you can switch on the sea-mark layer; before arriving, check an official chart and the pilot book.
Check-in, provisioning and safety briefing
Lavrio, Lavrion or Laurium is a town in southeastern part of Attica, Greece. It is part of Athens metropolitan area and the seat of the municipality of Lavreotiki. Laurium was known in Classical antiquity for its silver mines, one of the chief sources of revenue of the Athenian state. The silver was mainly used for coinage. The Archaeological Museum of Lavrion shows much of the story of these mines.
Source: Lavrio · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). A general description of the place, not of the marina itself.
Day 2: Kea KorissiaQuay · about 2.6-4.7 hours sailing
Taken near the stop (within 4 km).
Type of berth
Quay
Distance from the previous stop
about 12.6 nautical miles
Sailing time
about 2.6-4.7 hours (estimate)
Role of the stop
Overnight stop; may have no weekly-charter fleet
Mooring permission
Check local notices before mooring
Depth and entry conditions
We have no verified depth data for this stop. On the map you can switch on the sea-mark layer; before arriving, check an official chart and the pilot book.
Kea
Kea, also known as Tzia and in antiquity Keos, is a Greek island in the Cyclades archipelago in the Aegean Sea. Kea is part of the Kea-Kythnos regional unit.
Source: Kea (island) · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). A general description of the place, not of the marina itself.
Day 3: Kythnos LoutraQuay · about 2.9-5.2 hours sailing
Taken near the stop (within 4 km).
Type of berth
Quay
Distance from the previous stop
about 14.1 nautical miles
Sailing time
about 2.9-5.2 hours (estimate)
Role of the stop
Overnight stop; may have no weekly-charter fleet
Mooring permission
Check local notices before mooring
Depth and entry conditions
We have no verified depth data for this stop. On the map you can switch on the sea-mark layer; before arriving, check an official chart and the pilot book.
⚓ Suggested lunch stop on the way
- Poles Bay (bay, about 11 km from the start)
- Άγιος Φίλιππος (beach, about 10 km from the start)
Timing: leave by 09:30, anchor at Poles Bay around 11:11 for a swim and lunch (about 90 minutes), and be in the harbour by 15:03 to get a berth.
An idea from OpenStreetMap, not navigation advice. Wind, swell and depth decide: check with the skipper before anchoring.
Kythnos hot springs
Loutra is a traditional seaside settlement and a port in Kythnos, Greece. It is located on the NE part of the island, 5km away from Chora, and 11km from the port of Merihas. Loutra is home to 81 people. The main occupations of the residents are tourism-related services and fishing.
Source: Loutra, Kythnos · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). A general description of the place, not of the marina itself.
Day 4: Serifos LivadiQuay · about 3.9-6.9 hours sailing
Taken near the stop (within 4 km).
Type of berth
Quay
Distance from the previous stop
about 18.6 nautical miles
Sailing time
about 3.9-6.9 hours (estimate)
Role of the stop
Overnight stop; may have no weekly-charter fleet
Mooring permission
Check local notices before mooring
Depth and entry conditions
We have no verified depth data for this stop. On the map you can switch on the sea-mark layer; before arriving, check an official chart and the pilot book.
⚓ Suggested lunch stop on the way
- Parasparia Bay (bay, about 27 km from the start)
- Skala Bay (bay, about 27 km from the start)
Timing: leave by 09:00, anchor at Parasparia Bay around 13:17 for a swim and lunch (about 90 minutes), and be in the harbour by 15:54 to get a berth. Note: this is a long leg, so the start is earlier than usual to reach the harbour before it fills.
An idea from OpenStreetMap, not navigation advice. Wind, swell and depth decide: check with the skipper before anchoring.
Serifos
Livadi is the largest settlement and the main port of Serifos. According to the 2021 Greek census it had 505 inhabitants. It is located in the southeastern edge of the island in a distance of about 5 km (3.1 mi) from the capital (chora).
Source: Livadi, Serifos · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). A general description of the place, not of the marina itself.
Day 5: Sifnos KamaresQuay · about 2.5-4.4 hours sailing
Taken near the stop (within 4 km).
Type of berth
Quay
Distance from the previous stop
about 11.9 nautical miles
Sailing time
about 2.5-4.4 hours (estimate)
Role of the stop
Overnight stop; may have no weekly-charter fleet
Mooring permission
Check local notices before mooring
Depth and entry conditions
We have no verified depth data for this stop. On the map you can switch on the sea-mark layer; before arriving, check an official chart and the pilot book.
⚓ Suggested lunch stop on the way
- Bay of Cherronisos (bay, about 17 km from the start)
- Heronissos (beach, about 17 km from the start)
Timing: leave by 09:30, anchor at Bay of Cherronisos around 12:06 for a swim and lunch (about 90 minutes), and be in the harbour by 14:27 to get a berth.
An idea from OpenStreetMap, not navigation advice. Wind, swell and depth decide: check with the skipper before anchoring.
Sifnos gastronomy
Day 6: Kythnos MerichasQuay · about 5.8-10.3 hours sailing
Taken near the stop (within 4 km).
Type of berth
Quay
Distance from the previous stop
about 27.6 nautical miles
Sailing time
about 5.8-10.3 hours (estimate)
Role of the stop
Overnight stop; may have no weekly-charter fleet
Mooring permission
Check local notices before mooring
Depth and entry conditions
We have no verified depth data for this stop. On the map you can switch on the sea-mark layer; before arriving, check an official chart and the pilot book.
⚓ Suggested lunch stop on the way
- Kentharos Bay (bay, about 25 km from the start)
- Όρμοσ Πλατύς Γιαλός (bay, about 28 km from the start)
Timing: leave by 07:30, anchor at Kentharos Bay around 11:27 for a swim and lunch (about 90 minutes), and be in the harbour by 17:03 to get a berth. Note: this is a long leg, so the start is earlier than usual to reach the harbour before it fills.
An idea from OpenStreetMap, not navigation advice. Wind, swell and depth decide: check with the skipper before anchoring.
Kea
Kythnos, commonly called Thermia (Θερμιά), is a Greek island and municipality in the Western Cyclades between Kea and Serifos. It is 56 nautical miles (104 km) from the Athenian harbor of Piraeus. The municipality Kythnos is 100.187 km2 (38.68 sq mi) in area and has a coastline of about 100 km (62 mi). Mount Kakovolo is island's highest peak (365m).
Source: Kythnos · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). A general description of the place, not of the marina itself.
Day 7: Kea KorissiaQuay · about 3.4-6.1 hours sailing
Taken near the stop (within 4 km).
Type of berth
Quay
Distance from the previous stop
about 16.5 nautical miles
Sailing time
about 3.4-6.1 hours (estimate)
Role of the stop
Overnight stop; may have no weekly-charter fleet
Mooring permission
Check local notices before mooring
Depth and entry conditions
We have no verified depth data for this stop. On the map you can switch on the sea-mark layer; before arriving, check an official chart and the pilot book.
⚓ Suggested lunch stop on the way
- Poles Bay (bay, about 19 km from the start)
- Ormos Sklavos (bay, about 8 km from the start)
Timing: leave by 09:30, anchor at Poles Bay around 12:31 for a swim and lunch (about 90 minutes), and be in the harbour by 15:45 to get a berth.
An idea from OpenStreetMap, not navigation advice. Wind, swell and depth decide: check with the skipper before anchoring.
Kythnos hot springs
Day 8: Lavrionbase · about 2.6-4.7 hours sailing
Taken near the stop (within 4 km).
Type of berth
base
Distance from the previous stop
about 12.6 nautical miles
Sailing time
about 2.6-4.7 hours (estimate)
Role of the stop
Embarkation / fleet cluster
Mooring permission
Check local notices before mooring
Depth and entry conditions
We have no verified depth data for this stop. On the map you can switch on the sea-mark layer; before arriving, check an official chart and the pilot book.
Serifos

The first and last night are at the base. Sailing times are estimates only and depend on wind, boat and crew.

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Day by day

Tap a day to see the stop: photo, type of berth, the sail and what we know about it.

Day 1: Lavrionbase

Lavrion: illustrative photo — Taken near the stop (within 4 km).

Type of berth: base
Role of the stop: Embarkation / fleet cluster
Mooring permission: Check local notices before mooring
Depth and entry conditions: We have no verified depth data for this stop. On the map you can switch on the sea-mark layer; before arriving, check an official chart and the pilot book.

Check-in, provisioning and safety briefing

Lavrio, Lavrion or Laurium is a town in southeastern part of Attica, Greece. It is part of Athens metropolitan area and the seat of the municipality of Lavreotiki. Laurium was known in Classical antiquity for its silver mines, one of the chief sources of revenue of the Athenian state. The silver was mainly used for coinage. The Archaeological Museum of Lavrion shows much of the story of these mines.
Source: Lavrio · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). A general description of the place, not of the marina itself.

Day 2: Kea KorissiaQuay · about 2.6-4.7 hours sailing

Kea Korissia: illustrative photo — Taken near the stop (within 4 km).

Type of berth: Quay
Distance from the previous stop: about 12.6 nautical miles
Sailing time: about 2.6-4.7 hours (estimate)
Role of the stop: Overnight stop; may have no weekly-charter fleet
Mooring permission: Check local notices before mooring
Depth and entry conditions: We have no verified depth data for this stop. On the map you can switch on the sea-mark layer; before arriving, check an official chart and the pilot book.

Kea

Kea, also known as Tzia and in antiquity Keos, is a Greek island in the Cyclades archipelago in the Aegean Sea. Kea is part of the Kea-Kythnos regional unit.
Source: Kea (island) · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). A general description of the place, not of the marina itself.

Day 3: Kythnos LoutraQuay · about 2.9-5.2 hours sailing

Kythnos Loutra: illustrative photo — Taken near the stop (within 4 km).

Type of berth: Quay
Distance from the previous stop: about 14.1 nautical miles
Sailing time: about 2.9-5.2 hours (estimate)
Role of the stop: Overnight stop; may have no weekly-charter fleet
Mooring permission: Check local notices before mooring
Depth and entry conditions: We have no verified depth data for this stop. On the map you can switch on the sea-mark layer; before arriving, check an official chart and the pilot book.

⚓ Suggested lunch stop on the way

Poles Bay (bay, about 11 km from the start)
Άγιος Φίλιππος (beach, about 10 km from the start)

Timing: leave by 09:30, anchor at Poles Bay around 11:11 for a swim and lunch (about 90 minutes), and be in the harbour by 15:03 to get a berth.

An idea from OpenStreetMap, not navigation advice. Wind, swell and depth decide: check with the skipper before anchoring.

Kythnos hot springs

Loutra is a traditional seaside settlement and a port in Kythnos, Greece. It is located on the NE part of the island, 5km away from Chora, and 11km from the port of Merihas. Loutra is home to 81 people. The main occupations of the residents are tourism-related services and fishing.
Source: Loutra, Kythnos · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). A general description of the place, not of the marina itself.

Day 4: Serifos LivadiQuay · about 3.9-6.9 hours sailing

Serifos Livadi: illustrative photo — Taken near the stop (within 4 km).

Type of berth: Quay
Distance from the previous stop: about 18.6 nautical miles
Sailing time: about 3.9-6.9 hours (estimate)
Role of the stop: Overnight stop; may have no weekly-charter fleet
Mooring permission: Check local notices before mooring
Depth and entry conditions: We have no verified depth data for this stop. On the map you can switch on the sea-mark layer; before arriving, check an official chart and the pilot book.

⚓ Suggested lunch stop on the way

Parasparia Bay (bay, about 27 km from the start)
Skala Bay (bay, about 27 km from the start)

Timing: leave by 09:00, anchor at Parasparia Bay around 13:17 for a swim and lunch (about 90 minutes), and be in the harbour by 15:54 to get a berth. Note: this is a long leg, so the start is earlier than usual to reach the harbour before it fills.

An idea from OpenStreetMap, not navigation advice. Wind, swell and depth decide: check with the skipper before anchoring.

Serifos

Livadi is the largest settlement and the main port of Serifos. According to the 2021 Greek census it had 505 inhabitants. It is located in the southeastern edge of the island in a distance of about 5 km (3.1 mi) from the capital (chora).
Source: Livadi, Serifos · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). A general description of the place, not of the marina itself.

Day 5: Sifnos KamaresQuay · about 2.5-4.4 hours sailing

Sifnos Kamares: illustrative photo — Taken near the stop (within 4 km).

Type of berth: Quay
Distance from the previous stop: about 11.9 nautical miles
Sailing time: about 2.5-4.4 hours (estimate)
Role of the stop: Overnight stop; may have no weekly-charter fleet
Mooring permission: Check local notices before mooring
Depth and entry conditions: We have no verified depth data for this stop. On the map you can switch on the sea-mark layer; before arriving, check an official chart and the pilot book.

⚓ Suggested lunch stop on the way

Bay of Cherronisos (bay, about 17 km from the start)
Heronissos (beach, about 17 km from the start)

Timing: leave by 09:30, anchor at Bay of Cherronisos around 12:06 for a swim and lunch (about 90 minutes), and be in the harbour by 14:27 to get a berth.

An idea from OpenStreetMap, not navigation advice. Wind, swell and depth decide: check with the skipper before anchoring.

Sifnos gastronomy

Day 6: Kythnos MerichasQuay · about 5.8-10.3 hours sailing

Kythnos Merichas: illustrative photo — Taken near the stop (within 4 km).

Type of berth: Quay
Distance from the previous stop: about 27.6 nautical miles
Sailing time: about 5.8-10.3 hours (estimate)
Role of the stop: Overnight stop; may have no weekly-charter fleet
Mooring permission: Check local notices before mooring
Depth and entry conditions: We have no verified depth data for this stop. On the map you can switch on the sea-mark layer; before arriving, check an official chart and the pilot book.

⚓ Suggested lunch stop on the way

Kentharos Bay (bay, about 25 km from the start)
Όρμοσ Πλατύς Γιαλός (bay, about 28 km from the start)

Timing: leave by 07:30, anchor at Kentharos Bay around 11:27 for a swim and lunch (about 90 minutes), and be in the harbour by 17:03 to get a berth. Note: this is a long leg, so the start is earlier than usual to reach the harbour before it fills.

An idea from OpenStreetMap, not navigation advice. Wind, swell and depth decide: check with the skipper before anchoring.

Kea

Kythnos, commonly called Thermia (Θερμιά), is a Greek island and municipality in the Western Cyclades between Kea and Serifos. It is 56 nautical miles (104 km) from the Athenian harbor of Piraeus. The municipality Kythnos is 100.187 km2 (38.68 sq mi) in area and has a coastline of about 100 km (62 mi). Mount Kakovolo is island's highest peak (365m).
Source: Kythnos · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). A general description of the place, not of the marina itself.

Day 7: Kea KorissiaQuay · about 3.4-6.1 hours sailing

Type of berth: Quay
Distance from the previous stop: about 16.5 nautical miles
Sailing time: about 3.4-6.1 hours (estimate)
Role of the stop: Overnight stop; may have no weekly-charter fleet
Mooring permission: Check local notices before mooring
Depth and entry conditions: We have no verified depth data for this stop. On the map you can switch on the sea-mark layer; before arriving, check an official chart and the pilot book.

⚓ Suggested lunch stop on the way

Poles Bay (bay, about 19 km from the start)
Ormos Sklavos (bay, about 8 km from the start)

Timing: leave by 09:30, anchor at Poles Bay around 12:31 for a swim and lunch (about 90 minutes), and be in the harbour by 15:45 to get a berth.

An idea from OpenStreetMap, not navigation advice. Wind, swell and depth decide: check with the skipper before anchoring.

Kythnos hot springs

Day 8: Lavrionbase · about 2.6-4.7 hours sailing

Type of berth: base
Distance from the previous stop: about 12.6 nautical miles
Sailing time: about 2.6-4.7 hours (estimate)
Role of the stop: Embarkation / fleet cluster
Mooring permission: Check local notices before mooring
Depth and entry conditions: We have no verified depth data for this stop. On the map you can switch on the sea-mark layer; before arriving, check an official chart and the pilot book.

Serifos

The first and last night are at the base. Sailing times are estimates only and depend on wind, boat and crew.