Sailing in Greece is one of life’s great pleasures, as you drift across astonishing views of emerald seas, whitewashed villages and historical temples crumbling to dust. Greece also boasts several world-class superyacht marinas with excellent amenities and a glamorous summer vibe.

Here are five of the best marinas in Greece to dock your superyacht — whether you are chartering a luxury yacht or searching for a place to dock your yacht all year round.

Athens

If you are exploring the Cyclades or Saronic islands, you’ll probably start your journey in Athens, which offers several high-caliber superyacht marinas and interesting cultural experiences.

Flisvos Marina, Athens

Flisvos Marina it has been expressly designed with the superyacht fraternity in mind and is the only marina in Greece to be awarded the distinguished 5 Gold Anchor designations for first-class amenities and service. Located just 6 km from the center of Athens and offering 303 berths for yachts up to 70 m, Flisvos Marina stands out for its upscale area crammed with shops, restaurants and yachting companies, making it a superb choice for visiting superyachts. Those returning to Flisvos after their absence will note the numerous impressive developments, including a new sheltered harbor entrance and barriers for excellent protection from storm weather.

Athens Marina

Athens Marina is a state-of-the-art superyacht marina built to accommodate yachts visiting Athens for the 2004 Olympics and can accommodate yachts up to 130m. Many of the larger superyachts visiting the area use the marina as their base throughout the season, and it offers a quiet and very safe cruise berth all year round. There is a helipad on site for easy accessibility to your cruise ships, shops and markets nearby, and the historical wonders of Athens aren’t far away.

Porto Heli

Porto Heli is an thrilling new marina development located 80 nautical miles southwest of Athens and offering easy accessibility to the astonishing islands of the Saronic Gulf and the cosmopolitan Peloponnese peninsula. The region is heralded as Greece’s French Riviera, and the upgraded Porto Heli marina will open in 2017, offering 149 berths for yachts up to 40m. Cruise ship guests on Porto Heli can enjoy the city’s top-notch spa hotels, boutiques, and the city’s famous Nikki Beach club, or cruise to nearby Hydra or Spetses. The new marina is managed by Camper & Nicholsons Marinas and developed by Tethys UK, who are also building a superyacht marina in neighboring Ermioni, due for completion in 2018.

Ionian Islands

The Ionian Islands is one of Greece’s most popular islands for luxury charter, with its riches including the astonishing Shipwreck Coast, serene olive groves and the timeless myth of Ithaca, and Byzantine palaces on Corfu.

Lefka Marina

Lefka Marina is among the best full-service marinas in the Eastern Mediterranean and offers 650 berths for yachts up to 45m. Managed by K&G Marinas, this modern facility offers a prime quality service to visiting cruise ships, with fueling docks, extensive dry dock amenities, technical services, chandeliers and shops, in addition to a hotel with an outstanding waterfront pool. The marina sits right on the cobbled lanes and boutiques of historic Lefkas, while the island also offers spectacular beaches, excellent mountaineering and renowned windsurfing.

Dodecanese people

The Dodecanese people provide astonishing sailings with majestic wild landscapes, idyllic fishing villages and crystal clear waters. Explore the archaeological wonders of Rhodes, climb the volcanic crater of Nisyros and soak in the hot springs of Kos.

Kos Marina, Kos

Kos Marina is probably the most popular marinas in the Eastern Mediterranean, offering dazzling views of castle ruins and distant minarets. Catering to yachts up to 50m in length, this is a prime quality marina with impressive amenities including a waterfront cafe, restaurant, supermarket, 100 ton traveling lift with boat repair amenities, and 24 hour security. The location of the marina is great, offering easy accessibility to the archaeological treasures of the city of Kos, in addition to scenic cruises through the Dodecanese and down the Turkish coast.

Crete

Crete is the biggest island in Greece and probably the most charming. By chartering a Cretan cruise, you can hike the incredible White Mountains, explore the Venetian architecture of Heraklion, or explore Rethymnon’s charming palm-lined boulevards.

Agios Nikolaos Marina, Crete

Agios Nikolaos Marina is very protected and accommodates 255 yachts, with a maximum length of 70m. Marina offers prime quality customer support, traveling lifts with ship repair amenities, and fuel and oil services. The marina is located in town, meaning cruise ship guests are perfectly positioned to explore the attractive boutiques and plush gardens of this small Aegean city.

An expert cruise management company with full services such as OCEDA has connections in prime quality marinas throughout Greece and can offer support with berthing, refueling, provisioning, and planning of itineraries for cruises sailing in Greece.