The Cyclades are a complex of islands with wild barren landscapes located in the Aegean archipelagos. Each island has its own unique features, history, and culture. The majority are known for their wild barren landscapes, white sandy beaches, and crystal clear waters. Mykonos and Santorini are some of the most popular holiday destinations in the world, and many of the other islands have gained fame over the years and attract many visitors every summer. When in the Cyclades, one can expect delicious local cuisine, interesting archaeological sites, and the characteristic white washed villages and architecture you usually see on Greek postcards. When considering a family sailing vacation, these islands could create memories everyone will cherish for a lifetime. Their name derives from the Greek word cyclos, meaning circle. This is because they form a circle around the island of Delos, which was one of the most important religious centers in ancient Greek times.
When visiting this group of islands onboard a catamaran, there will be all sorts of interesting sites and activities for those of all ages and walks of life. Making them a perfect sailing destination for a sailing vacation. When island hopping around these islands, a catamaran will provide the perfect balance of comfort, safety, and fun activities to enjoy during your vacation. Due to the shallow draft of the vessel, you may access certain bays and areas which other boats cannot. Allowing you to enjoy relaxing in enchanted bays, and explore unique rock formations and sea caves. The wide deck and exterior dining are perfect for spending time outdoors taking in the scenery, sunbathing, and chilling on deck.
Catamarans experience very little heel, which can help alleviate the stress parents would have for their children's safety on a typical sailing boat. It is also less common to get sea sickness aboard a catamaran as you would on a monohull. This leads to less sailing fatigue which in turns allows everyone to enjoy their days at sea with more comfort and vigor. Families will quickly realize the amount of extra space available in almost every area of the boat during their sails. Above you will have an incredible amount of extra leeway, for example the anchorage area offers a wide space where sunbeds and trampolines are available for tanning and enjoyment. The deck offers a lovely wide area with very little obstacles and is level with the galley and saloon.
