If you’re looking for a new and exciting way to wanderlust, why not explore Mediterranean yacht destinations? Some of the most iconic coastlines and breathtaking seascapes are found in the Mediterranean.
You can get a private front row view to places that are generally booked and expensive to explore when you arrive by yacht charter. Setting up charter in any of these Mediterranean yacht destinations is pretty easy, especially with the tips I have added below.
Here are five of the most popular Mediterranean yacht destinations to arrive at by sea.
Mediterranean Yacht Destinations Worth Daydreaming About
Warm soft breezes and picturesque ports invite travelers to destinations all over the Mediterranean. Spending a day at sea and arriving at beautiful bays for lunch, shopping, and photo taking might be one of the most memorable experiences you can have.
If you’ve been daydreaming about photos that you’ve seen on Instagram or Pinterest, you will definitely want to consider these Mediterranean yacht destinations.
Pro Tip: Rough Guides makes excellent travel guides for the destinations listed in this post. I highly recommend you get them. They are very inexpensive.
Explore Greece
Mediterranean yacht destinations like the Ionian, Cyclades, Saronic and Sporades Islands as well as the Dodecanese offer breathtaking landscapes and culture. You could sail these seas for weeks and still find new places to explore.
From ancient myths and history to incredible food, there is a variety of interests among the Greek Islands that offer something to just about any type of traveler.
Foods to try:
- Taramasalata – Creamy blend of pink or whitefish roe, with either a potato or bread base drizzled with virgin olive oil or a squeeze of lemon
- Moussaka – Oven-bake with layers of sautéed aubergine, minced lamb, fried puréed tomato, onion, garlic and spices like cinnamon and allspice, a bit of potato, then a final fluffy topping of béchamel sauce and cheese
- Baklava – Pastry of honey, filo and ground nuts
- Souvlaki – Chunks of skewered pork served on chopped tomatoes and onions in pitta bread with lashings of tzatziki
Explore Croatia
It’s no secret that the most popular choice among Mediterranean yacht destinations is to charter a luxury yacht in Croatia the leading destination for yacht charters. With its crystalline waters and gentle summers, it’s hard to not get carried away by the breeze and into tranquility.
By day, ancient history and mind blowing landscapes will take you back in time. And by night, you can enjoy the peaceful sounds of quiet bays, or jump right into the exciting nightlife.
The contrast of its metropolitan meccas and national parks are exciting and offer a bounty of things to do when you’re on land.
And if you’re a Game of Thrones fan, then you’ll also enjoy exploring the filming locations in Dubrovnik and Split.