Dear friend
A pair of walking boots might not feature in many sailing holiday brochures, but you will often find them listed on our sailing holiday kit list. We offer you see a wide range of island hopping adventures where a good walk ashore is a key part of the experience...
And there is nothing more natural after a good day sailing to want to go ashore and stretch your legs. It is the best way to explore the islands you visit!
Here are our 19 Reasons to sail & hike the Cyclades Islands!
1. Experience the magic of sailing from island to island!
2. Hike to the highest mountain of the Cyclades Mt Zas to admire the stunning panoramic views!
3. Walk around the most important mythological, historical and archaeological site in Greece, the island of Delos...
4. Walk and explore Naxos, the most fertile and multifaceted island of the Cyclades…
5. Walk the steps up to the famous monastery of Hozoviotissa, built into the face of a cliff!
6. Hike the gorgeous, off-the-beaten paths of Small Cyclades: Iraklia, Donousa, Amorgos...
7. Explore the stunning beaches of Koufonisia that you can only reach by boat!
8. Taste the fresh-from-the-Aegean seafood in Antiparos!
9. Experiencenc the Greek hospitality and traditional island culture...
10. Discover deserted islands and bays...
11. Discover species that don’t exist anywhere else in the globe...
12. Walk to medieval castles and fortified settlements where locals found shelter from pirate invasions...
13. Feel the wind and trim the sails and learn how to sail…
14. Snorkle or dive and explore the underwater life of the east Mediterranean Sea...
15. Spot dolphins and sea turtles…
16. Hike from Fira to Oia in Santorini, to admire its caldera, iconic blue domes and whitewashed cave houses…
17. Walk the numerous deserted ancient trails of Tinos and enjoy the architecture its 60 villages and 1,200 pigeon houses!
18. Listen to island music, dance at one of the local festivals and try the local drink, raki!
19. Collect local herbs and discover the rich flora of the Aegean islands...
20. Spot beautiful migrant and resident birds that find shelter at the rocky cliffs and islets of the Aegean!
Adventure Afloat; Explore Ashore
Old footpaths criss-cross the islands of the Cyclades. There are rustic and abandoned villages to be explored, ruined medieval castles, remote chapels and Byzantine churches, abandoned ancient statues and beaches only reached on foot or by boat. You can hike up to a monastery clinging to a hillside, to the site of an ancient temple or scramble down to secluded coves in fjord-like inlets. You can be as adventurous as you like...
As you walk you’ll be surprised by grazing goats, lizards sunning themselves, vultures, buzzards, falcons circling slowly overhead, the scents of herbs and wild flowers. The views change spectacularly even on the small rocky islands with steep hills and colourful cliffs. The majority of our walks are led by a member of the crew or a specialist wildlife guide.
If you enjoy walking holidays then one of our sailing and walking adventures might be the next thing to try. If you have never sailed then don't worry as our skipper will show you around the boat so that you can participate in sailing the boat.
Read our sample itinerary around the Cyclades islands…
Look at pictures from previous sailing & walking adventures...
If you wish to discuss the above or any other matter please don't hesitate to contact us either by phone at +30 6976 761492 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Mystic Blue team
