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Activities in Saronic Gulf islands

The Saronic Gulf is the sea right in front of Athens, with inhabited islands such as Aegina and Agistri and many small rocky islets. We reach it by cruise from Marina Zeas and Alimos, and by boat from the Athens Riviera.

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The Saronic Gulf is the stretch of sea between Attica and the Peloponnese. Its best-known islands include Aegina, Agistri, Salamina, Poros and Hydra, and closer to the Athens coast there are many small, uninhabited islets with clear water and rocky shores.

How far is it from central Athens?

The gulf begins at the Athens coast. Our island cruises leave from Marina Zeas in Piraeus and Marina Alimos, both about 20 to 30 minutes from the centre, and the islets off the Riviera are a short boat ride from Varkiza.

Which trips go to the Saronic islands?

  • Island hopping cruise: a full day on a shared sailing ship from Marina Zeas to Agistri, Moni and Aegina, with time ashore on Agistri and Aegina, a swim stop and lunch on board.
  • Private yacht to Aegina and Moni: a 9 hour private charter from Alimos on a 16 metre yacht for up to 23 guests, with a swim at Moni, lunch at Agia Marina on Aegina and a second swim stop on the way back.

What about the islets near the Athens coast?

Several of our Athens Riviera trips head out to the small islets of the gulf. Our boat dives from Varkiza visit Fleves, with the Panagis wreck and a monk seal cavern, and our private cliff diving and snorkelling boat stops at islets such as Pothitos, Arsida, Pontikonisi and Fleves when the weather allows. Our grande motorsailer also offers a cruise to Aegina for large events.

Which trip should you choose?

The shared island hopping cruise is the simplest way to see three islands in one day. The private yacht suits families and groups who want their own schedule and their own deck.

When is the best time to go?

From late spring to autumn the sea is warm and the days are long, and the private yachts are busiest from June to September. The gulf is fairly sheltered, but strong summer winds can still change the route, so the skipper picks the calmest side of each island on the day.