The southwest corner of the Peloponnese, anchored by Navarino Bay and the historic port of Pylos, offers sailing yacht charterers a combination of reliable wind, sheltered overnight anchorages and coastal scenery that remains well off the main Aegean circuit. The prevailing northwest breeze fills in most summer afternoons along the Peloponnese coast, giving sailing yachts a consistent reaching angle both northward toward the Ionian Islands and south around Cape Matapan, the southernmost point of mainland Europe, toward the Laconian Gulf. Eight sailing yachts are available for charter in Greece ranging from smaller performance cruisers to larger blue-water ketches and sloops capable of offshore passages. From Pylos, a sailing itinerary can work south through the bays of the Mani, rounding Matapan in settled conditions before turning north into the Laconian Gulf toward Monemvasia, or head north along the Ionian shore to Zakynthos and Kefalonia. Weekly rates for crewed sailing yachts available in Greece begin around 10,000 euros and rise to around 30,000 euros per week for a larger performance vessel. The advance provisioning allowance of roughly 30 percent covers fuel for the generator and engine, food, marina fees and provisions. The Ionian enjoys slightly more reliable sailing winds than the Aegean in high season, making Pylos and the Peloponnese coast a genuine alternative to the crowded Cyclades for those who want to actually sail.
