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Greece is a mountainous country, but Central Greece, in particular, is abounding in mountains. As a matter of fact, it is one of the most mountainous areas in the country. Central Greece lays in the centre of Greece and consists of the prefectures of Aitoloakarnania, Euritania, Phocis, Fthiotida, Boeotia, Euboea and Attica. The region’s climate is considered as very diverse and highly alternating, throughout the whole year. The landscape of Central Greece varies as well and it is very distinguished. Numerous bays and beaches, rushing rivers, especially in the winter months, streams and creeks, lush valleys and hills, mountains with snowy peaks, endless forests with exquisite flora and fauna, picturesque villages scattered on every corner of the area, all create a harmonious colourful blend, which is undoubtedly worth a visit.
Central Greece acquired its official name – Sterea Ellada – after the Greek Revolution of 1821 against the Ottoman Empire, when together with the Peloponnese, they were the only two clear territories forming the independent Greek State. Central Greece also bears the name Roumeli, which derives from the compound Turkish word Rum+ily, which means ‘the land of the Romans’. The residents of Central Greece are utterly proud of being called Roumeliotes, and there are certainly many reasons why they should feel this way.
Going back in time, it can certainly not go unnoticed that Sterea Ellada boasts an excessively rich history and a glorious past filled with inexhaustible historical events. References of Central Greece date back in the ancient times. The legendary city of Thebes is one of the many significant benchmarks of the area. The tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides bring to life stories of kings who lived there and exploits of heroes of Central Greece with the most sophisticated way. In Central Greece there is also Eliconas, the sanctuary of the 9 Muses of the Greek Mythology. Of course, it is inconceivable that one may miss noticing Delphi, ancient Greece’s most sacred city. Glorious battles if Plataea, Cheroneia, Thermopylae, strengthen further the historic significance of Central Greece. Great names from Greek Mythology, from ancient Greek art and literature as well as politics, are children of Sterea Ellada, such aas Isiodos, Epaminondas, Pelopidas, Plutarch. Central Greece also had the appropriate geographical conditions for the Greek Revolution of 1821 against the Ottoman Empire to be a success. The rugged mountainous areas of Roumeli were inaccessible to the invaders, but ideal hideouts for the rebellious Greeks.
Delphi is by far the most popular attraction of Central Greece, receiving countless number of tourists annually. However, the whole region of Central Greece provides equally enjoyable pleasures. The natural beauty of the region’s diverse landscape, equipped with the most modern tourist resorts, is quite attractive and very impressive, no matter which time of the year one decides to visit.
Meet Ancient Civilizations, walk around the palaces and castles of Rhodes, stay with anchored off for a couple of days in the bay of Lindos (Rhodes) to forget all your problems and stress, sail to the island of Kos, the home town of Ippocrates, father of medicine, visit the island of Symi for something totally different. All Dodecanese islands have something different to see and live, visit as more as you can. Be well informed of all the services you can get in the marinas from the descriptions bellow because here the distances from the one island to the other are a bit longer. In the cruising plans you will find routes if your base is Kos or Rhodes and you just sail around the Dodecanese, or routes if you are leaving Athens to get all the way down to Dodecanese ( approximately 300 nm). Check our news list for updated happenings, yachting clubs for support and recommendations.
Between the two continents, Europe and Asia, lie the islands of Eastern Sporades. They actually set the eastern borders of Aegean Sea and they spread along the coasts of Turkey. All these islands, having common characteristics concerning both history and land they were first inhabited during ancient Greece by Iones.
Below there is a description of the marinas you will find in each island. The shelter indicates how much you are protected from all possible wind directions. Information about mooring you will find in the Greek Waters pilot. However in most islands you dock with stern or bows to. The people here are very friendly and they always come to help when docking. The port authorities are also very helpful even if sometimes they will come to check papers of the boat when you are docked or when you are with anchor off in bay or even rarely when you are sailing. In the news menu you will find some extra information for yacht clubs that cooperate with us. They will give you all the information you need for the island. (where are the best beaches, who cooks best, supplies for the boat and some of them they even have an open channel in VHF for continuous support in case of emergency (hope you never need one)
The choice for settlers. On the northeast side of Evia lie the islands of Sporades. These gorgeous islands full of trees, forests and golden beaches with a lot of other very small deserted islands to explore consist a touch to heaven. The capital is on Skopelos which has been famous for the last couple of thousand years for the wine they make. Small traditional villages, beaches with white sand and trees hanging over them, castles and old churches that take you back on time, these islands were put there from the Greek Gods to enjoy the pleasures that summer brings. Like on all other islands we have information for shelter in all marinas, supplies for water and fuel so you can plan better, available taverns so you know when to cook on board or when to go out and eat and also available nightlife for extra strength. Take a good look..