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A Growing Interest

IN GREECE

With several international yachting companies
recently expanding into Greece, we find out more

about what’s driving these recent developments.

Greece is amongst one of the most popular sailing desti- More recently, notable interest from international yacht-
nations in the world with an increasing number of people ing companies who offer a range of yachting services from
feeling drawn to experience the idyllic blue water condi- yacht sales and yacht management to charters and ma-
tions, the renowned maritime history, year-round sunshine rina management, has come to the forefront and luxury
and rich variety of beautiful cruising destinations. It con- yachting specialists such as Fraser and Camper & Nichol-
tinues to boast one of the world’s largest yachting fleets sons have opened in Greece, with others likely to follow
as well as being ranked within the top five countries of su- suit. We spoke to Sea Alliance Group (SAG) who recently
peryacht owners in the world. strengthened their operations by expanding into Greece
to offer a fully-fledged brokerage, charter management
Greece’s appeal is obvious, with its natural beauty and end- and marina management service, bolstering their existing
less potential for maritime activity around its vast coastline Central Agencies (CAs) which were already in place across
and scattered islands. Located in the heart of the Mediter- Greece.
ranean, Greece is easily accessible to those coming from
Europe and the east. The unique qualities of the region as As an established international business, Sea Alliance THE ISLANDER MAGAZINE • WORDS BY JANE CATCHPOLE
a cruising destination, means sailors and yachtsmen can Group came to The Athenian Riviera earlier this year and
experience everything from tranquil secluded sandy beach opened new offices to serve the increasing interest and
moorings to traditional marinas nestled in historical water- developments within the Greek marine market. Utilizing
front villages and dramatic mountainous coastlines drop- their expertise and know-how to maximize the potential
ping into turquoise seas. There is an experience that every- opportunities they identified, they have also become one
one from the charter guest, to the experienced yachtsman of the first international companies to offer marina man-
can relish in. agement services there.

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