Elliniko is a part of the wider Athens city area, not even 10 kilometres from the Athens Acropolis. With ample of chance for chartering a boat and sailing into the vastness of the Aegean and the neighbouring Greek islands, there are also opportunities to go sightseeing in one of the great cities of western civilization, Athens. This eternal city is a treasury of ancient architecture and other wonders of antiquity while also being a cosmopolitan centre for nautical activities in the eastern Mediterranean.
Why choose Elliniko?
Elliniko, a coastline suburb of Athens, is an ideal place to start a sailing holiday in Greece. Being very well connected with the centre of Athens, Elliniko is both a charter base and a sightseeing destination. Athens is a must-see if you find yourself booking a yacht in Elliniko, because seeing the Athens sights is an amazing and memorable experience. There are no words to describe the feeling of standing atop the Acropolis and looking down on the city with a swift sunset over the horizon. After enjoying the Athens nightlife, sunbathing on a deck of a chartered yacht and getting ready for cruising the Aegean is the ideal itinerary for a dream holiday in Greece.
What to do and see on your yacht charter in Elliniko?
Hellinikon Olympic Complex was built in Elliniko, for the 2004 Summer Olympics. Today it hosts a number of sporting venues, clubs and other organization. From Elliniko, Athens is not even 10 minutes away. The sights to behold in the cradle of western civilizations are amazing: the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Acropolis Museum, the Erechtheion, the Theatre Of Dionysus, the Temple Of Athena Nike, among the countless others waiting to be rediscovered by willing seafarers. The Elliniko marina is well equipped to handle all manners of repairs and maintenance on rented or owned vessels, whilst also providing top of the line services in terms or chartering yachts. From Elliniko, it is a piece of cake to go exploring the nearby islands of the Aegean like Kea, Egina, Salamina, Andros, Siros or Sefiros.
Sailing season - When to charter in Elliniko?
The hottest months in Elliniko, and the greater Athens regions, are August, July and June, with mid July being the hottest time of the year. During this time, air temperatures are known to climb above 36 degrees Celsius during the day and 26 degrees in the evening. Throughout the whole year, the lowest chance of rain occurs in May, with wind in Elliniko being usually calm. In this aspect, the windiest month is August, with July and February following. The busiest month for tourism in Elliniko is June, followed by February and July, because that is the time when both tourists come to see the sights in Athens and sailors and seafarers book boats and rent yachts in the surrounding nautical centres and marinas.