Monemvasia is one of the most historically significant sites in Greece, and a charter from 50,000 Euros per week makes it fully accessible to guests travelling on a 25 to 35 metre yacht with professional crews of three to five. Anchoring below the rock, exploring the medieval old town on foot and then sailing south to the beaches of Elafonisos represents one of the most rewarding itineraries on the eastern Peloponnese coast, and it is entirely unconnected from the crowded summer circuit of the Cyclades.
The Laconian coast is off the main charter track. Anchorages that would be packed in the Dodecanese or the Cyclades are found almost empty here, and provisioning from Neapoli and the small harbour at Monemvasia itself is straightforward and competitively priced. Yachts at this budget level find the eastern Peloponnese circuit excellent value compared to equivalent Greek island routes.
Rates from 50,000 Euros per week cover the yacht and crew, before the advance provisioning allowance of approximately 30 percent. Total costs for a fully provisioned week typically run to around 65,000 Euros. May, June and September are recommended: the Byzantine old town and the surrounding coastline are at their best in the shoulder season, with calmer seas and fewer other vessels at anchor.
Monemvasia suits first-time Greek charter guests who want a culturally rich itinerary distinct from the Mykonos and Santorini mainstream, and experienced chartering families who have already covered the better-known circuits.
