Are Winds a Concern for Sailing Itineraries in Greece?

The summer meltemi (mainly July–August) can push 20–30 knots in the Aegean, especially midday. Ionian waters are milder, with predictable afternoon breezes.

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Choose crewed yachts with experienced skippers and larger displacement vessels in the Cyclades. Keep itineraries flexible—Paros–Naxos–Antiparos is often manageable when Mykonos–Santorini isn't. If you prefer guaranteed calm, route to the Saronic Gulf or Ionian (Hydra, Spetses, Corfu).

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