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Greek Islands Sail
Where better to start your yacht odyssey than from a town ‘created’ in 366 BC: the vibrant, cosmopolitan Kos Town on Kos island.
Kos is the third largest of the Greek Dodecanese islands and has a long-established reputation as a holiday hotspot with cafes, tavernas and restaurants by day, that give way to clubs and bars where locals and holidaymakers mingle until daybreak. Its beaches boast three colours of sand – white, gold and the rarest of all, black, and the crystal clear waters blend from azure blue to emerald green.
Kos Town harbour, guarded by the Castle of the Knights of St John, is the summer 2010 base for our Eleuthera 60 catamarans, before you set sail to explore the stunning Aegean waters and some of the most beautiful islands that scatter the region.
Heading north from Kos, we come to Pserimos, known as the island of no roads, a popular destination for cruise boats because of its huge sandy beaches and sheltered bays, some of which can only be reached by sea. With a land mass of only 15 square kilometres it has fewer than 100 permanent residents.
Its mountainous characteristics have made it a centre for ambitious rock-climbers and cavers while its origins, and subsequent wealth, owe much to the sponge divers who began their trade in the early 20th century and still continue to this day.
From your vantage point on deck, you may spot climbers hanging from rocks and divers plunging deep to the seabed to collect their prized produce. You may want to take your own look below the water, or simply swim or float on its surface – before a few drinks back on board and a leisurely meal.
Another day and a short sail on to Kalymnos, probably the original home of the sponge industry and where most of its old inhabitants were involved in diving for these natural boons to bathtime, before the industry fell into decline in the late 1980s.
Kalymnos appears to have spurned modern luxuries, things we mostly take for granted! To the outsider, the simple lifestyle of the islanders is fascinating, a reminder of less material times.
Your week-long sail, during which you might like to learn a thing or two about sailing first hand, may then progress to Leros. This is a more recent addition to the tourist route and an island that retains its unspoiled and authentic atmosphere. With over 60km of coastline it boasts numerous large bays and secluded coves, perfect for a yacht to drop anchor to allow its guests to swim ashore to a combination of golden and dark sand beaches.
Leros is also renowned for its beautiful sunsets and with your fellow shipmates you should watch and toast this spectacular kaleidoscope of fire, before your return sail to Kos.
Time loses all meaning on a Club La Costa Yacht Club holiday, and these islands are among many beautiful places to see. A leisurely pace, punctuated with superb food, great wine and good company, with the opportunity for water sports or simply to sunbathe, is really what it is all about.
