Set sail for an easy, breezy, getaway and escape the heat of the week. In less than a few hours leave the hustle and bustle behind and dive into the sparkling Saronic Gulf. Pack your bags, your suntan lotion and pick your “weekend chill” from Cycladia’s list.
1. Salamina – The historic island
Set Sail: From the port of Perama in 10 min. or from Piraeus in 20 min.
Splash Around: Kanakia, Peristeria, Giala, Satirli, Kaki Vigla, Selinia, Ajax Club
Drop by: The cave of Euripides, the Windmills, the Kingdom of Ajax, Faneromeni Monastery, Archaeological & Folk Museums, The Euripidian theatre
Nibble on: Platetsi & Kougoulouari pies, fresh fish & seafood, roast coq-au-vin, fried shrimp with feta, semolina custard pie, squash pie, carrot pie and pancakes
Bring back: Must-rolls
2. Aegina -The Pistachio Island
Set Sail: From the port of Piraeus in 35 min.-1h 15 min.
Splash Around: Agia Marina, Marathonas, Souvala, Vagia, Perdika
Drop by: The temple of Aphaia, Palaiochora, Kolona, Agios Nektarios Monastery, Moni islet
Nibble on: Octopus with pasta, lamb with pistachio crust, pistachio pate, cuttlefish in wine
Bring back: Pistachios
3. Hydra – The jet-set haven
Set Sail: From the port of Piraeus in 1h 30 min.
Splash Around: Mandraki, Spilia, Vlychos, Kaminia, Bisti, Agios Nikolaos
Drop by: The Ecclesiastical Museum, the Merchant Marine Academy, Hydra Museum
Nibble on: Fresh fish & seafood
Bring back: Marzipans and wine from the monastery of Prophet Elias
4. Agistri – The diamond of the Argosaronic Gulf
Set Sail: From the port of Piraeus in 50 min.-2 hours
Splash Around: Megalochori, Skala, Dragonera, Aponissos, Chalikiada
Drop by: Skala, Megalochori, Limenaria, Metochi, church of Agioi Anargyroi
Nibble on: Fresh fish & seafood with pasta
Bring back: Sweet preserves and handmade pasta
5. Poros – The Island of the lemon blossoms
Set Sail: From the port of Piraeus in 1-2h 30min.
Splash Around: Russian Bay, Vagionia, Mikro Neorio, Love’s Bay, Askeli, Monastiri
Drop by: The Archaeological & Folklore Museums, Library, Town, Poseidon’s Remnants, The lemon forest
Nibble on: Pasta with lobster, anchovies, spaghetti al pesto with octopus
Bring back: Amygdalota, local wine, olive oil, essential oils, embroideries
6. Methana – The island of Spas
Set Sail: From the port of Piraeus in 2 hours or ride a car from Galatas in 30 min.
Splash Around: Limnionas, Kounoupitsa, Almyra, Ai Giorgis beach, Saint Nicholas and Palaiokastro.
Drop by: the Volcano, Vromolimni’s Hot Springs, Peristerion Cave, the medieval castle of Faviere, the hill of Agios Konstantinos & Eleni
Nibble on: Fresh seafood delicacies
Bring back: Local Wine
7. Spetses – The Island of fragrances
Set Sail: From the port of Piraeus in 2-3 hours
Splash Around: Agios Mamas, Agioi Anargyroi, Scholes beach, Zogeria, Vrellos beach, Agia Paraskevi
Drop by: Bouboulina Museum, Museum of Spetses, the Lighthouse at the old harbour
Nibble on: Fish a la Spetsiota, marzipans
Bring back: Honey
Fancy a break away for this weekend?
Saronic-scape with Cycladia and chill!
Image Credits:
Weekend Chills:oikairoimou.blogspot.com
Salamina: ©Lampridis Dimitris
Aegina 1:©_portofaegina.gr
Aegina 2: ©Alexander Berga – eginagreece.com
Hydra: ©hydra.com.gr
Agistri:©sailboatchartergreece.com
Poros: ethnos.gr
Methana Images:methanaholidays.eu
Spetses: ©greektastes.com
