East Med
An eclectic melting pot of culture, lifestyles and history, the east Mediterranean boasts outstanding beauty in spades. From the charm of Croatia's azure coastline to heavenly Turkish food, these lesser known yachting hotspots are just waiting to be discovered.
My 40 Year Love Affair With Greece
I was 16 when I fell in love for the first time. Fresh out of O-level exam hell, my friend Rachael and I celebrated by booking flights to Athens and a ferry from Piraeus to the little island of Aegina, just 27 kilometres from the Greek capital.
READ MOREMontenegro: ‘Black Mountain’ is Green Paradise
A small but brilliant jewel in the Balkans along the Adriatic Sea, Montenegro has it all in topography for tourism, including a long coastline, the planet’s southernmost fjord (Boka Bay), Europe’s cleanest river (Tara), the largest lake in the Balkans (Skadar), five national parks, endless mountains and one of the last rainforests on the continent (Biogradska Gora). No wonder Montenegro became the first ecological state in the world in 1991.
READ MOREA Charter Haven in Croatia: Why More Superyachts Are Choosing the Adriatic
With more and more yachts choosing to venture beyond the West Med and explore further afield, Croatia and its Adriatic coastline are definitely having a moment.
READ MOREAn Insider’s Guide to Mykonos
Small in size but mighty desirable as a superyacht destination, the windswept Cycladic isle is sought after for its crystalline waters, lively beach bars and elegant dining.
How Kaplankaya is Putting Turkey on the Superyacht Map
With its turquoise waters, beautiful coastlines and culture-rich cities, southern Turkey has become a rising star in the superyacht scene and, less trodden than the French Riviera, the ‘Turquoise Coast’ has plenty to entice the yachting set.
READ MORECroatia and Montenegro Superyacht Hotspots
The eastern Mediterranean cruising grounds of Croatia and Montenegro have become increasingly popular with those in search of raw beauty and the road less travelled.
READ MORESuperyacht Itinerary: Discovering the Greek Ionian Islands
Few corners of the globe offer the devastating combination of ancient historical sites nestling tantalisingly close to idyllic, virtually untouched beaches as you’ll find in the Greek Ionian Islands – perfect to discover by superyacht.
READ MORETurkey Superyacht Hotspots
The breathtaking turquoise coast of Turkey with its rugged landscapes, ancient cities, castles and amphitheatres together with sun-kissed beaches and a gentle sea is a rewarding superyacht destination.
READ MOREGreece Superyacht Hotspots
The seas of Greece were made to be explored by yacht. Its intricate shorelines hide undeniable beauty behind every turn, with shady pine trees reflected off glassy, turquoise waters and powdery sands hugging each coast.
READ MORESuperyacht Itinerary: Discovering the Greek Cyclades Islands
Located in the southeast of the Greek mainland in the Aegean Sea, the Cyclades are the most picture-perfect of the Greek islands, typified by their whitewashed villages with bright blue roofs, golden beaches, sparkling waters and picturesque windmills.
READ MORESE Asia
Boasting some of the globe’s most phenomenal - and unpopulated – coastlines as well as picturesque atolls, deserted islands and colourful marine life, the most impressive way to explore Thailand to Indonesia is most certainly by superyacht.
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