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Spetses, Monemvasía, and Kíthira are all located off the coast of the Peloponnese, a large, hand-shaped peninsula in southern Greece (see page 102 for map). The area is a microcosm of the country’s most appealing attractions: iconic ruins, traditional villages, sandy beaches, and picturesque islands offshore. The most scenic way to take it all in is by boat.
Recommended yacht-charter companies include Valef Yachts (valefyachts.com), Olympic Yacht Charters (olympicyachtcharters.com), and Afroudakis (afroudakisusa.com).
If you’re chartering your own crewed yacht, expect to pay from $2,000 a day (not including provisions), depending on the size of the boat and crew. Some companies, such as Alpha Yachting (alphayachting.com), also offer set itineraries, which cost $1,000 to $3,000 per person per week for a double-occupancy cabin.
Along with the islands of Spetses, Monemvasía, and Kíthira, a sailing trip along the eastern stretch of the coast, the region’s "thumb," could include some of the following destinations:
One of Greece’s prettiest and most peaceful ruins is centered around a fourth-century-B.C. amphitheater.
A tiny, car-free artists’ haven where donkeys cart luggage down winding lanes lined with chic boutiques and simple tavernas.
A former capital of modern Greece, this lovely town is crowned by an 18th-century Venetian fortress, with cobbled streets full of art shops, elegant seafront restaurants (Agnanti is a favorite), and bar-lounges built on platforms that hover over the coast.
The small island has one sleepy village—and several world-renowned white-sand beaches.
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