About the Argolic flotilla (2 weeks)
The Argolic flotilla explores the whole of the cruising ground south of Poros, from the fortress town of Nafplion to the Byzantine town at Monemvasia. In between you will experience rural Greece from fishing villages to small holiday towns.
Quick Choices - Peloponnese from Poros
| Base: | Poros | Difficulty: Intermediate | Airport: Athens |
| Flights from: | Heathrow, Stansted, Gatwick, Luton, Manchester & Edinburgh. |
| Qualifications: | to sail yourself: minimum RYA Day Skipper Practical or ICC |
| Other options: | Skippers available. ICC assessments on arrival. Or combine your flotilla with an ICC or RYA course. |
| Includes: | Fuel, outboard (larger yachts) |
| Extras: | Outboard (smaller yachts, towels, transfers, courses |
There’s a chance to visit more compact ports not suitable for the whole flotilla over the middle weekend.
So whether you want beaches, beautiful swim stops, ancient buildings or to watch the local fishermen at work, there’s something for everyone.
The further south you go, the more peaceful it gets because many of the Athens based charter yachts simply don’t get that far. And to top it off, it’s an excellent area for dolphin spotting.
There’s an excellent selection of yachts to choose from, ranging from 2 to 6 cabins. There’s a mix of newer and budget options so there’s something to suit every budget.
2026 Dates
| Flotilla | Apr | May | June | July | August | Sept | Oct |
| Argolic 2 weeks | | | 6th 13th | 4th 11th 18th 25th | 1st 8th 15th | 5th 12th | 3rd |
Typical Argolic Itinerary
On the northern part of the route you will visit five ports or bays (one overnight in a bay is included weather permitting) from:
Agios Nikolaos (Bay), Astros, Dhokos (Bay), Ermioni, Kapari (Bay), Koiladha, Nafplion, Porto Heli, Tiros, Tolo.
For the south part of the route you will visit five from the following ports:
Agios Nikolaos (bay), Dhokos (bay), Ermioni, Fokianos (bay), Kiparissi, Monemvasia, Plaka/Leonidhion, Yerakas.
Here’s a typical itinerary taking in first the north then the south part:
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See About the maps for Key and more information. You can see photos of the area in the Saronic: Gallery. For what’s included see Flotillas; inclusions and options.
| Day | Miles | Destination |
| 1: Sat | 0 | Check in. - Poros
The small town of Poros, which bears the same name as the island, is only 30 miles from Athens but a world apart.
Poros: Sunset over the West Quay, pontoon (since expanded) and Navy Bay
A popular retreat for Athenians, the island retains it’s “Greek-ness”, with a range of traditional restaurants, a fish market, and good selection ... Read more
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| 2: Sun | 20 | - Ermioni
This bustling town, built on a peninsula, seems to be a latecomer to tourism. The north side of the peninsula, known as Limania, provides the harbour and all the facilities you would expect of a small town, including chemists, excellent bakeries, banks with ATM’s and various general stores. There’s even a small hypermarket within walking ... Read more
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| 3: Mon | 30 | - Astros / Astrous
A holiday town popular with the Greeks, Astros is really two towns; the commercial centre being a couple of miles inland. The port and beaches form the tourist centre, but the medieval castle on the headland demonstrates this is not just a modern settlement.
The town has numerous restaurants and cafe’s, and plenty of places to ... Read more
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| 4: Tue | 10 | - Nafplion / Navplion & Mycenae
Nafplion, at the head of the Argolic Gulf, was previously the capital of Greece. The walled city had spells of Venetian and Turkish occupation, both of whom left their mark in the elegant architecture that remains today.
The Palamidi fortifications also remain, ringing the town and offering great views for those who can manage the ... Read more
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| 5: Wed | 20 | - Tiros
A sleepy village that stretches about a mile along the seafront of the large bay. In high season, it is a popular destination for Europeans, but even then, with the yacht moorings right at the south end of the bay, you’re unlikely to be disturbed.
The sea front is dotted with restaurants along it’s length so ... Read more
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| 6: Thu | 19 | Free Sailing: I'd suggest: - Vivari / Khaidhari
The village lies at the head of a superb natural anchorage offering good shelter. There’s not much here, just a few restaurants, a beach and some basic provisions, but it’s a little off the beaten track and I’ve always found a warm welcome here.
Quay space is very limited so be prepared to anchor and dinghy ... Read more
or- Porto Heli / Port Kheli
This large almost totally enclosed bay is a popular water sports centre, though popular with bareboat charter skippers more for the excellent shelter.
Porto Heli offers copious mooring space, courtesy of the long quay built when the bay was intended to become a NATO base. A sandy beach runs along the north shore in front of a line ... Read more
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| 7: Fri | 14 | Free Sailing. I'd suggest:- Koiladhia / Kilada
If you like fish, don’t miss Koiladhia. This is a working port and fishing is one of the two main occupations, so you can dine out on the local catch at one of several restaurants.
The other business in town is boat building and repairs, with a substantial boatyard dealing with a variety of craft, yachts ... Read more
or- Petrokaravo
This large bay at the north end of Spetses offers plenty of space. Off the west side of the main bay is a smaller inlet with a restaurant. The main bay is often used by flotillas for beach parties but there’s plenty of room for everyone.
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| 8: Sat | 14 | Free Sailing: How about:- Spetses Town
If your yacht charter was conditional on including some retail therapy for your nearest and dearest, then Spetses could be the answer. There’s a choice of beaches for the youngsters, fine restaurants, and a good choice of bars to party the night away. The town centre is car free, there are excellent walks, so why do so ... Read more
or- Sambateki / Sabateki
A new destination for yachtsmen, following recent construction of a breakwater across the bay. Let’s hope it lasts longer than the harbour at Plaka!
Sambateki is a small village with limited facilities though this may change if it becomes popular with sailors. There are a couple of tavernas so you won’t starve, and you should be ... Read more
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| 2: Sun | 11 | - Agios Nikolaos
Agios Nikolaos is a bay on the south end of the island of Hydra. It’s only accessible by sea. However, you may not be alone – it’s a popular stop for water taxi’s from Hydra town.
There’s a small pebbled beach, equipped with sun beds and umbrellas. Snacks and drinks are available, provided by a friendly ... Read more
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| 3: Mon | 27 | - Kiparissi
With it’s low lying white buildings set against the green mountains behind, this fishing village provides an impressive stop.
A few holiday rentals have appeared and the bar on the front is popular in high season but otherwise the bay is untouched by the tourist trade and I hope it will stay that way.
The basics are ... Read more
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| 4: Tue | 20 | - Monemvasia
Monemvasia is a fantastic place, a fortified Byzantine town full of zigzagging alleyways perched on a 300m high rock connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway. A walk through the streets (and there’s no other way to get through them because of their narrowness) is like going back hundreds of years, though perhaps the ... Read more
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| 5: Wed | 32 | - Plaka / Leonidion
The small village of Plaka on the west side of the Argolic Gulf has long been a popular stop. The village has three or four restaurants, a small shop and a long and sparsely occupied beach, with a beach bar.
There’s a small hotel and a municipal shower block just a couple of minutes walk from the ... Read more
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| 6: Thu | 30 | Free sailing: Why not try- Hydra
Hydra is a must see destination for any Saronic Cruise. The former artists colony still relies on donkeys to transport everything from food to fridges along the cobbled streets, the only mechanised transport being a couple of dust carts. The bustling harbour is ringed with restaurants and gift shops selling everything from tacky souvenirs to highly priced designer attire ... Read more
or- Dokos / Dhokos
The island of Dokos, is a great place to escape from it all. Other charter yachts aside, the population of a few monks and shepherds only just make it in to double figures (though it’s getting more popular; there were only 11 of them in 2001 but 18 in 2011)!
The large bay of Skintos / Skindos ... Read more
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| 7: Fri | 11 | - Poros
The small town of Poros, which bears the same name as the island, is only 30 miles from Athens but a world apart.
Poros: Sunset over the West Quay, pontoon (since expanded) and Navy Bay
A popular retreat for Athenians, the island retains it’s “Greek-ness”, with a range of traditional restaurants, a fish market, and good selection ... Read more
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| 8: Sat | 0 | Check out and depart |
| Average | 20 | Note: you will do more miles than this! |
All routes may be subject to change for weather and operational reasons. Your Lead Crew will keep you advised during the week. Flotilla names may differ from those used by the operator.
