Set sail to Greece for your summer holidays in 2017 from Bristol
Posted on: 31 Mar 2017Although we’re still in the first third of 2017, the recent run of good weather that has seen the temperatures in Bristol rising to 16 degrees for this time of year and has turned many people’s minds to getting away for the summer. With Bristolians loving to take sailing holidays, and Greece ranking in the top ten of all UK holidaymakers who take these kind of holidays, we are exploring some of the things to do on the top option chosen by those in Bristol who wish to set sail in 2017.
There are many reasons that people from Bristol have become so interested in sailing holidays in recent years with the freedom to explore wider ranges of locations with ease compared to staying at a hotel and hiring cars, the freedom of being separated from other holidaymakers and the low cost of yacht hire all being pushing to be top of the list. The last of these is the top reason on many people’s lists for choosing a yacht charter and, despite this type of holiday being seen as a luxury form of getaway, a 6/8 person sailboat will on average cost only €50 - €60 (£40-50) per person per day for a full week’s hire. With your travel and accommodation covered in one, you can clearly secure a luxury holiday for far less than luxury prices.
Where to go?
Where are the people of Bristol currently travelling to on their sailing holidays? In recent times the most favoured location for a yacht charter sailing holidays has been Greece and with so many islands in the Aegean Sea making up part of this ancient nation it is not hard to see why so many people travel to one of the most southern points of Europe. Mainland Greece and its islands have countless varies geological features from the highs of the 2917m Mount Olympus – which was once thought to be the home of the ancient Greek gods – and volcanoes to deep canyons and caves cut into the limestone by the aforementioned volcanic activity that makes up this Mediterranean country coupled with relics and ruins from aeons of history to observe too.
Top of our ‘to see list’ for a yacht charter in Greece is, of course, the capital city of Athens. The city with a population of more than 650,000 people has so much history from ancient times that there is almost too much to fit into a week long holiday! There are countless places to cast anchor in the Greek capital as it faces into the Saronic Gulf allowing easy access to archaeological wonders such as the Acropolis and the Parthenon as well as many, many ruins from the ancient world. Adding to this are more museums, religious sites, such as the War Museum of Athens and the Temple of Hephaestus, and mountains that allow perfect views over the whole city and Attica Basin within which Athens sits and makes its home.
Outside of the history and culture of mainland Greece, there are plenty of places to blow off steam and party too, as the Greek islands will cater to your needs with many of the islands and their beautiful beaches are set up to cater to all age groups, especially the 25-44 age range than make up 66% of all British holidaymakers who are interested in or have been on a sailing holiday, who aim to dance the nights away with friends and other like-minded people. Corfu, Rhodes and Kos are the most well-known islands but the beautiful Mykonos, Ios and Paros also offer sandy beaches that stretch on and on throughout the perfect summer days during the perfect Mediterranean summers where temperatures average out at a perfect 26 degrees throughout May to July and then at night they come alive with parties that last until day break.
What will it cost?
Of course yacht charters are not the cheapest holiday option for us in Bristol – as a local or national holiday would win that contest – but with a 6/8 berth sailboat for a week in Greece currently available to rent for less than €2700 (£2,300) on average, this certainly fits within the €50 - €60 (£40-50) per person per day price range mentioned earlier and, as also mentioned previously, this covers your transport throughout the entire Greek region as well as your accommodation under the stars of southern European skies making this a perfectly affordable trip away.
So whether you’re a fan of sunshine holidays, history, partying or the freedom to explore without any ties then a sailing holiday to Greece is the perfect holiday experience for the summer of 2017!
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Born and raised in the suburbs of Swansea, Jimmy moved to Bristol back in 2004 to attend university. Passionate about live music, sport, science and nature, he can usually be found walking his cocker spaniel Baxter at any number of green spots around the city. Call James on 078 9999 3534 or email Editor@365Bristol.com.
