{"id":19189,"date":"2026-11-05T04:30:43","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T04:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/short-hops-sailing-routes\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T04:30:45","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T04:30:45","slug":"short-hops-sailing-routes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/fr\/short-hops-sailing-routes\/","title":{"rendered":"Short Hops Sailing Routes in Greece: Easy Legs and Quiet Bays"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p>A short-hop route is a sailing week built around legs of roughly one to three hours, so you spend more time swimming, wandering villages and lingering over dinner than staring at a chartplotter. In Greece the classic short-hop areas are the Saronic Gulf, the Middle Ionian and the small islands of the Cyclades, and each one rewards a slightly different crew. Below you will find how to pick the right one, how to plan a day, where the quiet bays are, and what to sort out before you cast off.<\/p>\n<div data-blg-cta=\"after_tldr\" data-blg-cta-layout=\"banner\" style=\"margin:28px 0;font-family:-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &apos;Segoe UI&apos;, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\">\n<div style=\"border-radius:26px;padding:min(22px,3.2vw);background:radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%,#dadbe2 0 150px,rgba(255,255,255,0) 151px),radial-gradient(circle at 0% 100%,#dadbe2 0 130px,rgba(255,255,255,0) 131px),linear-gradient(180deg,#e7e7ec 0%,#f3f3f5 100%)\">\n<div style=\"background:#ffffff;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden\">\n<div style=\"padding:34px 30px;text-align:center\">\n<div style=\"margin:0 0 18px\"><span style=\"display:inline-block;max-width:100%;border-radius:999px;padding:6px 13px;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase;line-height:1.3;background:#34375e;color:#ffffff\">Sailarmada<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:26px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:#1f2937;margin:0\">Plan a Greek Sailing Week Your Way<\/div>\n<div style=\"width:56px;height:6px;border-radius:3px;background:#34375e;margin:12px 0 14px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;color:#64748b;margin:0 0 24px;max-width:44em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\">Explore Sailarmada\u2019s private and group sailing holidays, with curated routes across Greece and options for different yacht types and itineraries.<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/fr\/\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;border-radius:10px;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;text-decoration:none;padding:13px 22px 13px 26px;background:#34375e;color:#ffffff\">Explorez les vacances \u00e0 la voile<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"tldr\" tabindex=\"-1\">TL;DR<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Short hops mean about three hours or less under sail per day, leaving long afternoons for swimming and meals ashore.<\/li>\n<li>The Saronic Gulf is the easiest start from Athens, the Middle Ionian is the most sheltered, and the small Cyclades are the quietest.<\/li>\n<li>In high summer the Meltemi can reshape any Aegean plan, so keep a protected harbor in reserve for every leg.<\/li>\n<li>Check your cruising paperwork, fees and provisioning before you pick stops, not after.<\/li>\n<li>Families, friends, solo travelers and skippers can all run the same route in different ways: private boat, shared flotilla or guided group week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"table-of-contents\" tabindex=\"-1\">Table des mati\u00e8res<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#what-counts-as-a-short-hop\">What counts as a short hop?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#three-greek-areas-built-for-short-legs\">Three Greek areas built for short legs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#quiet-bays-in-the-cyclades-what-to-expect\">Quiet bays in the Cyclades: what to expect<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-plan-a-short-hop-day\">How to plan a short-hop day<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#wind-season-and-the-meltemi\">Wind, season and the Meltemi<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#paperwork-fees-and-provisioning\">Paperwork, fees and provisioning<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#choosing-your-style-private-flotilla-or-group-week\">Choosing your style: private, flotilla or group week<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#our-perspective\">Notre perspective<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#ready-to-sail-a-short-hop-week\">Ready to sail a short-hop week?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#sources\">Sources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-counts-as-a-short-hop\" tabindex=\"-1\">What counts as a short hop?<\/h2>\n<p>There is no official definition, but sailors use the term for days when the passage is a small part of the day rather than the main event. One Saronic itinerary from Athens totals about 130 nautical miles over a week, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandhopstories.com\/a-refined-7-day-sailing-itinerary-from-athens-through-the-saronic-gulf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">usually around three hours of relaxed cruising between each island<\/a>. That is a handy yardstick: if you can leave after a lazy breakfast, anchor for lunch and still reach a harbor with daylight to spare, you are hopping, not racing.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/1793702168767_Daily-short-hop-rhythm-and-Saronic-route-figures.jpeg\" alt=\"Daily short-hop rhythm and Saronic route figures\"><\/p>\n<p>The appeal is easy to feel. You wake up with an endless swimming pool outside the hatch, you move a few miles, and the view changes without any sense of being in transit. For anyone who is new to sailing, traveling with kids, or simply on holiday to switch off, that rhythm is the whole point.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"three-greek-areas-built-for-short-legs\" tabindex=\"-1\">Three Greek areas built for short legs<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"the-saronic-gulf-the-gentle-start-from-athens\" tabindex=\"-1\">The Saronic Gulf: the gentle start from Athens<\/h3>\n<p>The Saronic islands (Aegina, Poros, Hydra, Spetses and the nearby Peloponnese coast) sit right on Athens\u2019 doorstep, which means no long transfer and no long first day. Hops are short, harbors are lively, and you can mix a village dinner one night with a quiet anchorage the next. It is also a good fit when your crew includes people who have never sailed.<\/p>\n<p>We have laid out <a href=\"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/fr\/itineraire-du-golfe-de-saronic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7, 14 and 21 day Saronic plans for groups<\/a> if you want day-by-day detail. A typical shape looks like this:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Athens marina to Aegina: an easy first leg, pistachio ice cream and a swim before dinner.<\/li>\n<li>Aegina to the Peloponnese coast: the longest day of the week, so start earlier.<\/li>\n<li>Short hops through Spetses, Hydra and Poros: car-free streets, old stone mansions and bays to drop anchor in for lunch.<\/li>\n<li>A gentle return toward Athens, with a last swim on the way.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The quay in busy Saronic ports is where the party happens in July and August, so arrive early in the afternoon to get a berth.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"the-middle-ionian-sheltered-water-and-green-islands\" tabindex=\"-1\">The Middle Ionian: sheltered water and green islands<\/h3>\n<p>Around Lefkada, Meganissi, Kalamos, Kastos and Ithaca, the islands sit close together and the water between them is often calmer than in the Aegean. Distances between neighboring islands are small, and many days can be done in an hour or two, which makes this a favorite for families and for crews who like a bit of motor-free peace. The scenery is greener than the Cyclades, with pine-covered hillsides running down to turquoise coves.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/1793702126977_Turquoise-Ionian-cove-below-green-pine-covered-hills.jpeg\" alt=\"Turquoise Ionian cove below green pine-covered hills\"><\/p>\n<p>If you want to compare more areas side by side, our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/fr\/itineraires-entre-les-iles-grecques-guide-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greek island hopping routes explained for 2026<\/a> and the wider <a href=\"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/fr\/idees-itineraires-entre-iles-mediterranee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Id\u00e9es pour une croisi\u00e8re sur les \u00eeles de la M\u00e9diterran\u00e9e<\/a> cover the options.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"the-small-cyclades-where-quiet-bays-live\" tabindex=\"-1\">The small Cyclades: where quiet bays live<\/h3>\n<p>People who type \u201cquiet bays Cyclades\u201d are usually not after Mykonos. They want the small, slow islands between Naxos and Amorgos, like Koufonisia, Schinoussa and Iraklia. Distances between them are short, the beaches are simple and the evenings are very still.<\/p>\n<p>Note that this is the Aegean, so wind matters more here than in the Saronic or Ionian. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/fr\/itineraire-navigation-cyclades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">skipper-itin\u00e9raire test\u00e9 aux Cyclades<\/a> has ready day-by-day plans, and if you are still deciding between island groups, <a href=\"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/fr\/dodecanese-vs-cyclades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dodecanese vs Cyclades<\/a> will help you choose.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"quiet-bays-in-the-cyclades-what-to-expect\" tabindex=\"-1\">Quiet bays in the Cyclades: what to expect<\/h2>\n<p>The peaceful spots come with simple facilities, so plan like a skipper rather than like a tourist.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Agios Georgios on Iraklia and Mersini on Schinoussa<\/strong> are small mooring spots, with depths reported at around 3 to 6 meters. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay-in-cyclades.com\/sailing-the-small-cyclades-koufonisia-schinoussa-and-the-islands-the-crowds-forgot\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Space is limited, and boats may anchor off Mersini and use a tender to reach shore<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Expect small village tavernas rather than big supermarkets. Stock up on water, ice and fresh food before you leave a larger port.<\/li>\n<li>Arrive by early afternoon. In small harbors, the last arrivals often end up anchored out, which is lovely for swimming but means a dinghy ride for dinner.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your dinghy engine fueled and tied up securely at night, because gusts can come down the hillside after sunset.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That is the trade-off, and it is part of the charm: fewer crowds, more stars, a little more self-reliance. A skipper who knows these anchorages makes the difference between a stressful arrival and a magical one.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-plan-a-short-hop-day\" tabindex=\"-1\">How to plan a short-hop day<\/h2>\n<p>A good short-hop day has a simple three-part shape.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Matin :<\/strong> swim, breakfast on deck, check the weather, leave between 9 and 10.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Midday:<\/strong> sail one to three hours, then anchor in a bay for lunch and a swim.<\/li>\n<li><strong>L'apr\u00e8s-midi :<\/strong> a short second hop or a straight run into harbor, early enough to choose your berth, shop and walk the village.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>When you plan the week, ask three questions of every leg: how many miles are realistic, where can we safely anchor or moor, and what is waiting ashore? The Saronic example we mentioned stresses checking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandhopstories.com\/a-refined-7-day-sailing-itinerary-from-athens-through-the-saronic-gulf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">how many nautical miles you realistically plan per day<\/a>, so that a few hours at sea still leaves time for mooring, swimming and an unhurried meal. Water and electricity on the quay and a safe place to dock the dinghy are also worth confirming for each stop.<\/p>\n<p>A useful rule of thumb: plan two short days for every longer one, and keep one \u201cfree\u201d day in the middle of the week as weather insurance.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"wind-season-and-the-meltemi\" tabindex=\"-1\">Wind, season and the Meltemi<\/h2>\n<p>The Aegean has its own summer wind, the Meltemi, which blows mainly from the north and tends to peak in July and August. Short hops make life easier here, because you can wait in port on a strong day and still finish your route. We have written up what it really feels like in <a href=\"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/fr\/vent-meltemi-grece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our guide to sailing the Meltemi in Greece<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Some practical habits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Run north to south<\/strong> in high summer when you can, so the wind is behind you rather than on the nose.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pick protected harbors<\/strong> as your fallback each day. Naoussa on Paros and Vathi on Sifnos are the sort of places skippers use to wait out strong wind.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cross-check forecasts.<\/strong> Use more than one source, including the Greek national weather service (EMY) marine bulletins and the HCMR Poseidon forecasts, since wind can accelerate in channels between islands far beyond what a general forecast shows.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saison de l'\u00e9paule<\/strong> (late May, June, September) often brings lighter winds and quieter bays, which suits relaxed hopping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the Saronic and the Ionian, the pattern is gentler, which is one reason they feel more forgiving for first-timers.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"paperwork-fees-and-provisioning\" tabindex=\"-1\">Paperwork, fees and provisioning<\/h2>\n<p>Good route planning includes the dull bits, because they decide whether your Tuesday goes smoothly.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cruising tax (DEKPA):<\/strong> a new one has to be obtained and stamped by the Port Police once each year. It cost <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imray.com\/media\/bwofn0tw\/ib0186-s.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u20ac50 when Imray published its supplement in 2018<\/a>, so confirm the current amount with the charter base or your skipper.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check-in:<\/strong> if you are handling a private charter, our walkthrough of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/fr\/prise-en-charge-yacht-grece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greek yacht check-in with TEPAI and transit log steps<\/a> shows what to expect.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rules for skippers:<\/strong> to avoid port fines and surprises, read our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/fr\/reglementation-navigation-grece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greece sailing regulations for skippers<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Provisionnement :<\/strong> shop in a larger town at the start, then top up with fresh bread, fruit and fish as you go. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/fr\/courses-pour-une-semaine-en-voilier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shopping list for a week of sailing<\/a> saves guesswork.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you join one of our guided weeks, the skipper handles the paperwork logic and route timing, so you can concentrate on the swimming.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"choosing-your-style-private-flotilla-or-group-week\" tabindex=\"-1\">Choosing your style: private, flotilla or group week<\/h2>\n<p>The same route feels different depending on who is on board.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Style<\/th>\n<th>Meilleur pour<\/th>\n<th>What it feels like<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Charte priv\u00e9e<\/td>\n<td>Families, friends who want total control<\/td>\n<td>Your boat, your pace, your anchorage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Semaine de voile en groupe<\/td>\n<td>Solo travelers, couples, friends in small groups<\/td>\n<td>Shared boats, a skipper-curated route, new friends on board<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Flotilla-style week<\/td>\n<td>Skippers wanting company, families with kids<\/td>\n<td>Several boats traveling together with shared evenings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Families:<\/strong> short hops are a gift with kids. Passages are short enough to keep everyone happy, and there is always a bay for the next swim. Take a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/fr\/top-family-sailing-holiday-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">id\u00e9es de vacances en famille \u00e0 la voile<\/a> for kid-friendly routes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Groupes d'amis :<\/strong> a catamaran gives more deck space and shared cabins. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/fr\/catamaran-ou-voilier-que-choisir-pour-des-vacances-en-mer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">catamaran vs sailing boat guide<\/a> will help you pick.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Solo travelers:<\/strong> a group week lets you travel alone without being alone. You book one cabin, meet your crew at the marina and share the days.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Skippers:<\/strong> if you hold the right qualifications and want to sail in company rather than alone, our <a href=\"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/fr\/navigation-en-flottille-mediterranee-guide-familles-groupes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flotilla guide for families and groups<\/a> explains how it works.<\/p>\n<p>Still choosing? Our page on <a href=\"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/fr\/private-group-sailing-holidays-sail-armada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vacances en mer priv\u00e9es ou en groupe<\/a> walks through the decision.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"our-perspective\" tabindex=\"-1\">Notre perspective<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>We have watched hundreds of crews arrive at the marina with a big plan and leave with a favorite bay they never intended to find. That is why we believe in short hops.<\/p>\n<p>The best sailing weeks are not the ones with the most miles. They are the ones where the boat is a base for swimming, exploring and laughing with people you like. Our routes are curated by experienced, professionally trained skippers from CAPETAN.club, and we build them around that idea: short legs, sheltered options, and one extra bay in reserve.<\/p>\n<p>What we love about offering both private and group weeks is that you get to choose the mood. Go private for freedom. Join a group for the company. Either way you have real sailors helping you plan, with transparent pricing and boat options laid out clearly.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em>Voile<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"ready-to-sail-a-short-hop-week\" tabindex=\"-1\">Ready to sail a short-hop week?<\/h2>\n<p>If you would like to turn this into an actual week on the water, our Greece private option starts from \u20ac560 per person per week, and we help you choose the boat, the dates and the route that fits your crew. You can see the details on our <a href=\"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/fr\/visite\/choisissez-votre-semaine-de-voile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Page priv\u00e9e de la voile en Gr\u00e8ce<\/a>, or browse our <a href=\"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/fr\/destinations\/grece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Page de destination Gr\u00e8ce<\/a> pour plus d'id\u00e9es.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1775919146984_sailarmada.jpg\" alt=\"Sailarmada\"><\/p>\n<p>If you prefer to share the boat and the fun, our <a href=\"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/fr\/navigation-en-groupe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vacances en groupe \u00e0 la voile<\/a> include guided weeks with a skipper-curated route and a friendly crew.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\" tabindex=\"-1\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"how-many-nautical-miles-is-a-good-daily-distance-for-a-short-hop\" tabindex=\"-1\">How many nautical miles is a good daily distance for a short hop?<\/h3>\n<p>Most short-hop days are about one to three hours of sailing, which is roughly what one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandhopstories.com\/a-refined-7-day-sailing-itinerary-from-athens-through-the-saronic-gulf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Saronic sample itinerary<\/a> describes between islands. The exact miles depend on your boat speed and the wind. Plan so you arrive with daylight to swim, shop and eat ashore.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"which-greek-area-is-best-for-beginners\" tabindex=\"-1\">Which Greek area is best for beginners?<\/h3>\n<p>The Saronic Gulf is the usual first choice because it starts close to Athens and has short distances between ports. The Middle Ionian is a close second for its sheltered water. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/fr\/itineraire-du-golfe-de-saronic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saronic itinerary<\/a> is a good template for a first week.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"can-i-find-quiet-bays-in-the-cyclades-in-summer\" tabindex=\"-1\">Can I find quiet bays in the Cyclades in summer?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, especially around the smaller islands such as Iraklia and Schinoussa, and especially if you travel in late spring or September. Arrive early, because space in small harbors is limited. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/fr\/itineraire-navigation-cyclades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cyclades itinerary<\/a> shows how to link them.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"do-i-need-to-book-a-skipper\" tabindex=\"-1\">Do I need to book a skipper?<\/h3>\n<p>That depends on your qualifications and the charter rules. If nobody on board is licensed or confident, a skipper takes care of navigation, mooring and weather decisions. All our routes are curated by experienced skippers, so you can focus on the holiday.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sources\" tabindex=\"-1\">Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandhopstories.com\/a-refined-7-day-sailing-itinerary-from-athens-through-the-saronic-gulf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A refined 7 day sailing itinerary from Athens through the Saronic Gulf<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay-in-cyclades.com\/sailing-the-small-cyclades-koufonisia-schinoussa-and-the-islands-the-crowds-forgot\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sailing the Small Cyclades: Koufonisia, Schinoussa and the islands the crowds forgot<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imray.com\/media\/bwofn0tw\/ib0186-s.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Imray supplement on Greek cruising formalities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"recommended\" tabindex=\"-1\">Recommand\u00e9<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/fr\/idees-itineraires-entre-iles-mediterranee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Id\u00e9es de saut d'\u00eeles en M\u00e9diterran\u00e9e : itin\u00e9raires grecs et options de yatchs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/fr\/itineraires-entre-les-iles-grecques-guide-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Les circuits d'\u00eele en \u00eele dans les \u00eeles grecques : tout ce qu'il faut savoir pour 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/fr\/itineraire-du-golfe-de-saronic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Itin\u00e9raire du golfe de Saronique : 7, 14 ou 21 jours pour les groupes de navigation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sailarmada.com\/fr\/meilleures-iles-grecques-meconnues-pour-naviguer-en-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Les meilleures \u00eeles grecques m\u00e9connues pour la voile en 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plan short-hop sailing routes in Greece: easy legs in the Saronic, Ionian and Cyclades, quiet bays, wind and permit tips for relaxed weeks afloat.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19190,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19189","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.1 (Yoast SEO v28.6) - 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