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With over 1,000 islands scattered across the crystalline waters of the Aegean Sea, this mythical archipelago is home to immaculate beauty, rich history, authentic villages and untouched beaches that are just waiting to be discovered from on board S/Y Aello.
Rugged outcrops scattered with whitewashed villages, blue-domed churches and pristine beaches surrounded by scintillating blue seas. Stretching southeast of mainland Greece, the Cyclades are one of the most sought-after cruising grounds in the Aegean Sea- and for good reason. High-profile islands like Mykonos, Santorini and Paros provide the best of Greece with stellar archaeological sites, flourishing food scenes and glamorous party spots.
Scattering the waters nearest Athens, the Saronic Gulf is a collection of seven islands, where you can hop between resort beaches and classical architecture and heritage. Headed as one of the of the most popular spots and weekend getaways, this region’s medley of islands comprise elegant Spetses, the picturesque mansions of Hydra, and the archaeological monuments of Aegina.
With its cooler climate and abundance of olive and cypress trees, these islands can be found off the western coastline of central Greece and to the south of Peloponnese. Lying between Italy and Greece, the Ionian islands, which includes Paxos, Corfu and Ithaca have a variety of architecture and cuisine shaped by its Venetian, French and British occupiers.
The lesser visited Sporades archipelago can be found to the east of Greece’s coast in the northern Aegean. This collection of isles feature beautiful wide golden beaches and whitewashed villages set amid fragrant pine forests and the natural wonders of the Mediterranean’s largest marine park.
Hugging the coast of Turkey’s Anatolia, cruising the Dodecanese islands gives you the best of east meets west. From the ancient Greek ruins, medieval castles and pristine beaches of the Dodecanese islands to the glamorous resorts and relaxed costal villages that line Turkey’s Bodrum Peninsula, discover the best of both worlds with a taste of Greek island life and a dose of Turkish delight.