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YACHTING ESCAPES







                                             Porto Heli Marina                                                                                                                                  day 1

                           Your Premier Base




                                                                                                                                                                                              PORTO HELI MARINA > SPETSES (~ 4 NM)


                                                                                                                                                                                              Hop on board after check-in and set sail towards Spetses.
                                                                                                                                                                                              Spetses is a charming island boasting unique architecture, maritime history, and
                                                                                                                                                                                              a rich culture, one of the most cosmopolitan and picturesque islands in Greece.
                                                                                                                                                                                              Anchor at the main harbor of Dapia and enjoy the local taverns and restaurants.
                                                                                                                                                                                              Try one of the delicious taverns in the harbor serving freshly grilled fish among
                                                                                                                                                                                              other appetizing dishes.
                                                                                                                                                                                              If you happen to visit Spetses in September, don't miss the Armata Festival that
                                                                                                                                                                                              celebrates the anniversary of the Naval Battle which took place on September
                                                                                                                                                                                              1822. Note that the festival takes place on Saturday during the second half of
                                                                                                                                                                                              September.
                                                                                                                                                                                              Sports enthusiasts can enjoy the thrilling annual events, the Spetsathlon in April
                                                                                                                                                                                              (Greece's largest triathlon) and the Spetses Mini Marathon in October, where
                                                                                                                                                                                              thousands of participants take part in running and swimming races.
















                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  NICE TO KNOW:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Spetses is a car-free island.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Spetses was among the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           first islands to draw tourists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             worldwide, primarily due
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            to Poseidonion Hotel, one
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             of the first fully organized
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              hotels which opened its
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    doors in 1914.
              Porto Heli, just a couple of hours away from Athens, is a naturally protected bay
              that promises a serene and peaceful vacation. Its modern and eco-friendly ma-
              rina ensures safe mooring, and the surrounding hills add to the scenic charm. This
              makes it an ideal starting point for island-hopping in the Saronic Gulf and the
              Peloponnese, or exploring the mainland's stunning bays.
              Welcome to our charter base at Porto Heli Marina, where we’re committed to
              providing top-notch service, including an early check-in starting at 15:00. This
              allows you to maximize your vacation time for a seamless and stress- free start to
              your getaway. We look forward to ensuring your experience with us is outstand-
              ing from the moment you arrive until the end of your vacation.





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