Sailing through the Mediterranean Sea

Why should you decide to sail on the Mediterranean? Well, the answer is pretty clear – if you want to experience the adventure of a lifetime, it is the best place you may choose! It has everything the sailor and traveller might need: variety of tourist destinations, beautiful cities with character where relicts of early civilizations can be easily found, incredible coastlines, magnificent landscapes, easy access to fresh food, crystal clear water and no hurricanes or sharks. The Mediterranean is fascinating and every sailor should explore it at some point of his or her life.

Sailing in the waters of the Mediterranean is quite easy as they are warm and tide-less. In some areas sailing season lasts almost all year so you may start your holidays whenever you want. In summer, which in that region lasts from late May till mid October, the temperature ranges between 22°C and 30°C. However, in some regions sailors should be prepared that peak season, form mid July till late August, may bring temperatures reaching 38°C.

In winter, that is from November till March, depending on the area sailors may expect temperatures around 10°C to 18°C. At that time there are less visitors, but we should remember that also some tourists facilities may be closed then.

Top sailing spots in the Mediterranean

1. You just can’t forget about the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia while planning your vacations. That area has one of the clearest seas with unpolluted waters and its coastline is more than 3 thousand miles long. There are hundreds of islands which invite sailors to explore its magnificent beauty with lovely harbors or anchorages. It has also a lot to offer when you decide to get off your boat. Every tourist will be astonished by the beauty of nature and historic small towns with their warm and welcoming residents.

2. Greece is one of the most popular tourist destinations and it cannot be a surprise to anyone. Every tourist must have heard about the multiple wonders from ancient times which can be found almost in any region of that country. There is no doubt that Greece has many attractions ashore but travelling by boat give us a chance to visit all islands and each of them has its own unique character. What is more, we may taste the seaside life of Greek people, stay in a tavern, talk with locals or other sailors, and eat delicious meal.

3. Have you ever been to Italy? If not you should do it as soon as possible, and when sailing through the Mediterranean there are at least two spots you must visit in that country. Sicily is a lovely island that is located at the bottom of Italy’s mainland. After the day of fishing, swimming or hiking you should taste some of the best wines in the world, and you may be sure that one bottle is not enough. While in Italy, sailors can also check in at Bay of Naples that is full of fascinating isles and charming towns. The coast here is gorgeous and people are so welcoming that you will probably want to stay there forever. The only thing that may stop you from doing it is the awareness of more such places to see on the Mediterranean Sea.