Sunsail’s Kalamaki base is situated just 20 minutes outside Athens and only 45 minutes from the airport, making it an excellent and convenient starting point for a sailing vacation in Greece’s Saronic Gulf.

Kalamaki is a modern well-equipped marina – the largest in Greece – and is designed to cater for every possible need of the visiting sailor. Its proximity to Athens means that those on a Kalamaki yacht charter will have no difficulty in combining the relaxation of a Greek sailing vacation with a serious infusion of culture. Even though you will be itching to get on the water, be sure to set aside some time at the beginning or end of your Kalamaki boat charter to explore one of the most incredible and historic cities on Earth.

You already know about the ancient architecture, inspiring museums and beautiful Byzantine churches, but you may be surprised by the chic boutiques and trendy cafes that line the streets of this most interesting of capital cities.

Of course, you’ll find excellent traditional food too, if that’s more to your taste, and an evening spent in one of the cities sophisticated nightclubs will be just the thing to get you in the vacation mood.