Here are the top 10 yacht
charter destinations in the world.
These islands as a sailing
destination offer rugged beauty and thousands of years of history.
The Cyclades consist of 23 large islands and 200 smaller islands.
The most famous among them are Mykonos and Santorini with their
white washed houses and windmills.
Croatia
One of Mediterranean's hidden
gems, Croatia with more than 1000 islands is a sailor's paradise.
Its southern coasts are especially interesting featuring the
ancient Greek port of Trogir or the beautiful city of Split. The
Dalmatian Coast boasts the barren and isolated Kornati archipelago
and other islands with centuries of history, such as Korcula, Hvar
or Brac, with the 'Golden Horn' beach that many consider to be the
most beautiful in the whole country. For those who prefer peace and
quiet, there are plenty of other beaches without anything that
might spoil the view, hidden coves, and rocky platforms. For more specific charter offers, please
visit our dedicated website Sailing Croatia
Boats.
Palermo, Sicily,
Italy
Sailors are attracted to this part
of Meditarrenean by some of the most famous beaches in the world,
secluded anchorages and quiet fishing villages. There are more than
ten beaches in Palermo that are easily reachable by boat. Island
hopping is also a popular activity as is exploring Palermo. For
more specific charter offers, please visit our dedicated website A Yacht Charter
Italy.
French
Riviera
The French Riviera manages to
combine both the unspoilt islands, rugged inlets and fine beaches
with the large cosmopolitan resorts of Cannes, Nice and Monte
Carlo. However, the French Riviera has a completely another side to
the coastline entirely down at the islands of Port Cros and
Porquerolles where people go to escape. Port Cros resembles a
French Caribbean port with it's relaxed atmosphere and palm trees.
You can also after embarking on the Riviera, go to Corsica, or head
off into Italy along the Ligurian coast to Portofino.
Turkey
Turkey is located in the
south-east of Europe and the south-west of Asia. This is a popular
sailing destination that can be divided into seven geographic
regions: Thrace and the borderlands of the Sea of Marmara; the
Aegean and Mediterranean region; the Black Sea region; western
Anatolia; the central Anatolian Plateau; the eastern highlands; and
south-eastern Anatolia. Throughout its history, Turkey has been a
crossroads of religions, and as such is often described as an open
air museum so if you are not sailing, there is plenty to do and
see. Turkey has over 8,300 kilometers of coastline along the four
seas with multitude of coves, inlets, bays and beaches as well as a
large number of marinas.
Tortola, British Virgin
Islands
Tortola as a yacht charter
destination comes as no surprise due to its white powdery sandy
beaches, sheltered yacht filled harbor and lush green mountains.
The astonishing beauty of Tortola is only enhanced by coral reefs,
flood caves and stone formations. Tortola is also a perfect sailing
destination due to the protecting effect the surrounding islands
provide to it which in turn results to calm seas.
Canary
Islands
The Canaries have a popular
tourist destination ever since Columbus arrived here before setting
sail to discover the New World. Sailing industry has boomed quickly
and there is the ever increasing number of yachts either based in
the islands or just visiting marinas. This archipelago is an
autonomous region of Spain. It is divided into two provinces of
Gran Canaria with the islands Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and
Fuerteventura; and Tenerife consisting of the islands of Tenerife,
La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro. The Canary Islands have lovely,
sheltered marinas and boast excellent beaches.
Cuba
The fascinating island of Cuba
boasts natural beauties and rich historic and cultural background.
It has a unique atmosphere that comes from the combination of its
colonial past and its Amerindian and African roots. The island is
surrounded by multiple islets spread across the coral reefs, white
sandy beaches and deserted creeks. Cuba is all a sailor could wish
for due to its favorable climate, steady winds, natural beauty and
hospitable people. The whole coast and off-lying islands are fully
accessible except the prohibited area in the vicinity of the
infamous "Bay of Pigs", or Playa Girón.
Phuket,
Thailand
This is considered to be the best
sailing destination in Southeast Asia due to its extensive
coastline, lush islands and beautiful rock formations. The islands
of Thailand may each offer a unique beach but they share the
pristine waters and tranquility. Phuket is perfect for sailing
enthusiasts who want to escape the busy life and enjoy exotic fauna
and flora, hidden coves and bays.
Mahe,
Seychelles
The gorgeous tropical scenery with
calm waters make Seychelles a fantastic yacht charter destination.
Since Mahe is surrounded by other islands, its beaches are
relatively calm and safe. Mahe is a mountainous island with a
central ridge featuring several peaks approaching 3000 feet
high.
You could also visit our website
with special charter offers at A Yacht Charter
Group.