Mediterranean

The Mediterranean is one of the best places in the world to go sailing, with numerous countries, islands and some of the best beaches to explore. With more than 300 sunny days a year, it has a lot to offer, all year round. The sailing season runs from April to October, with the peak season being July and August.

The Mediterranean, with its cool blue waters, is easily accesible from anywhere in the world, with many big cities and their fully-equipped marinas close to airports.

Climate and sailing conditions: The climate is known for hot, dry summers, calm weather. The sailing conditions in the Mediterranean are usually calm, with occasional strong winds that may vary between places. In the western Mediterranean, the wind tends to be lighter, but Mistral and Tramontana winds can reach storm forces. The Adriatic Sea can experience the Bora, a northernly cold and gusty wind that usually blows in winter, which can reach 50+ knots. In the Aegean and Sporades, Meltemi strong winds can occur in summer and last for several days without a break.

Attractions: Great food, great wine and the relaxed pace of life add to the fascinating cultural attractions. Few regions on Earth offer the rich cultural and geographical variety of the Mediterranean.

France´s Côte d'Azur takes its name from its blue-coloured sea. It offers a range of venues for all level of sailor and some of the best marinas in the world. The sailing route between Menton and Cassis will take you to some of the best places in the area, from glamorous hotspots to beautiful islands off the coast with unspoilt beaches and national parks. Cross the Mediterranean and enjoy Corsica. With unlimited itinerary combinations, charming old ports and quiet anchorages, Corsica is truly one of the best sailing destinations in the Mediterranean.

Greece's captivating appeal is difficult to resist, with stunning scenery, thousand-year history, and varied and diverse wildlife. Split your days between sea and land while island-hopping along the famous 1,000+ islands along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast. Indulge your senses in the famous cuisine of Italy’s glamorous western shores, and take a trip to the famous Amalfi Coast and Costa Smeralda in Sardinia. Or sail along the attractive islands of the Balearics, Spain.

Turkey’s Mediterranean and Aegean coasts are fascinating areas with remarkably pristine turquoise waters, remote beaches, and historic ruins. They're full of beautiful bays and coves, remote beaches, and lush pine forests. Wind conditions are nice and predictable .

Another inevitable destination for sailing enthusiasts is Croatia’s twin sister Montenegro. One of the best yachting areas in the world with beautiful nature, rich history and excellent infrastructure.

No matter where you chose to sail in the Mediterranean, you’ll never forget this experience.

Languages: French, Spanish, Italian, Greek, Croatian, Turkish

Sailing the Mediterranean is great for everyone, groups of friends or families on any type of yacht charter. You will find below a preliminary list of charter companies that may help you if you wish to discover the Mediterranean Sea.

Best Routes & Anchorages

• Côte d'Azur: Antibes - Cannes - Monaco - Nice - Porquerolle - Saint Tropez
• Corsica: Calvi - Ile Rousse - Ajaccio - Bonifacio - Porto Vecchio

• Costa Brava, Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca
• Balearic Islands: Mallorca - Menorca - Ibiza - Formentera -Cabrera

• Amalfi Coast & Gulf of Naples: Salerno - Amalfi - Capri - Ischia - Procida - Gulf of Naples
• Sardinia: Costa Smeralda - La Maddalena
• Sicily & Aeolian Islands: Stromboli - Lipari - Messina - Taormina - Acitrezza - Siracusa - Trapoani - Palermo
• Elba, Capreia
• Adriatic Sea: Venice lagoons - Piran - Trieste

• Dalmatian Islands: Solta - Hvar - Vis - Brac
• Adriatic Coast and islands: Trogir - Makarska - Hvar - Korcula - Rogoznica - Sibenik - Kornati

• Corfu & Ionian Islands: Corfu - Paleokastritsa - Paxos - Antipaxos - Kefalonia - Ithaca - Lefkada - Skorpios
• Cyclades & Agean SeaSantorini: Santorini, Delos, Naxos, Amorgos, Andros

• Ionian Coast, Carian-Dorian Coasts , West Lycian Coast , East Lycian Coast

• Kotor, Herceg Novi, Budva, Tivast, Bar Riviera, Bigova Bay and Perast