Athens Yacht Charter

The best time to rent a yacht, catamaran, or sailing yacht in Athens is April to June or September to October. During these months there is sunshine without the unbearable temperatures in the height of summer and of course much less tourism.This will make your charter and site seeing in the area much more enjoyable. July and August tend to be very hot and overcrowded, there may also be strong northerly winds that can affect yachting mobility. Arthaud Yachting has a wide selection of yachts, sailing yachts and catamarans available to suit your needs.

With thousands of Greek islands at your disposal, there are endless options during your luxury yacht charter in Athens. Discover the fascinating Saronic Islands, situated in close proximity to Athens, these 7 islands offer incredible beaches and phenomenal history, stop by Aegina Island for a glass of local wine whilst tasting their famous pistachios, take a horse drawn carriage around the tranquil island of Spetses or simply spend the day exploring the private islets and coves of the Argosaronic Gulf.

While in Athens you’ll notice many fish ‘tavernas,’ the area is known for its mouth watering fresh fish dishes. Usually made with minimal ingredients the fish is the star of the dish. Add a squeeze of lemon and a dash of olive oil and pair with a dakos salad and a glass of white wine. The Varoulko Seaside restaurant is our favorite.

The traditional greek meze is a number of small plates similar to tapas. They often include homemade flatbreads, yogurt dip, olives, fried cheese, zucchini balls and small seafood bites such as steamed mussels or squid. It can be shared as a starter or had as a light snack. ‘To Kafeneio’ is known for their amazing meze dishes.

Baklava is a sweet Greek pastry that truly is a work of art. It consists of layers of ultra thin pastry with butter, chopped nuts and honey. Best served warm fresh out of the oven.

While the Acropolis is a popular tourist spot during the day, it also houses an incredible amphitheater that comes alive at night. A perfect end to your day on your chartered yacht. The Herodeon is a Roman amphitheater that was built by Herodes Atticus for his Roman wife in 161 AD. In the evening it transforms into a music venue, with its amazing ancient acoustics and design. A night concert here is one of the best ways to experience the culture of Athens.

Take a wander through the Athens central market, Varvakeios Agora is on Athinas Street and has been active since 1886. With almost every greek ingredient you can imagine the locals come to do their food shopping here. There are some small restaurants and kiosks in the market where you can stop for a coffee and a pastry

Mersini Beach- Polyaigos Island. Located South East of Paros and Naxos Islands, is the largest uninhabited island in all of the mediterranean. Mersini Beach can be found on the east side of the island and can only be reached by boat. A perfect way to spend your day on your Arthaud luxury yacht or catamaran rental. Pristine clear waters and beautiful natural sand awaits you. The island also has an incredible reef connecting it to the neighboring island of Manolonisi, a great place for fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving.

Livadi Beach – Donousa Island. Situated just west of Naxos Island, this amazing secluded beach is on the south east of the island. Drop anchor here and enjoy a healing swim in the beautiful turquoise waters of this paradise. The beach is an undiscovered gem but is widely known by the locals for its pure natural beauty.

Love Bay – Poros Island. One of the beautiful Saronic Islands, where the name says it all, this is an intimate romantic beach that is surrounded by nature, with a quaint beach bar and crystal clear waters. This beach is a perfect place to bring a loved one and enjoy a day in paradise together.

Aponisos Beach – Agistri Island. This beach is known for being one of the most exotic beaches in all of the Saronic Islands, the white washed rocks and pine trees that surround it create an incredible place for swimming and snorkeling.