Athens, Cyclades

Athens is more than the capital of Greece; it has been a strategic harbor and maritime center since antiquity, when silver from nearby mines financed democracy and fleets that shaped the Mediterranean. Today, the city’s ancient landmarks stand above a modern metropolis where markets, tavernas, and museums bring its long story to life.

Its coastline is lined with marinas that connect directly to the Aegean. From here, routes branch out to the Cyclades with their famous islands, the Saronic Gulf with sheltered passages and history at every port, or the little-known Petalioi. Few places combine the weight of history with the ease of setting sail as seamlessly as Athens.