Located not far from the town of Vólos, in Magnésie, Achillio will enchant lovers of these landscapes that are both exotic and rustic. A small fishing village, Achillio also boasts a magnificent little beach, an excellent point of departure for renting a sailboat in Greece.
Yacht charter at Achillio is still one of the best ways to discover the splendid sandy beaches of Greece, with their azure blue sea and rich underwater world.
On a sailboat or at the side of the boat of a majestic catamaran, your pleasure cruise on the turquoise waters of Greece will undoubtedly be rich in discoveries. In addition to the small beach of Achillio, lovers of short walks with their feet in the sand are invited to drop anchor not far from the splendid beach of Milopótamos, located in Agia Paraskevi. Considered the most spectacular Greek beach, it will transport you to a colorful universe with the famous Centaurs' Mountain in the background.
Yachtsmen, meanwhile, will relish their long crossing to the Sporades archipelago, where beautiful, secluded and romantic beaches await them, such as Agia Eleni beach on the island of Skiathos, the unmissable destination for water sports enthusiasts.
Relax in Achillio
sheltered from mass tourism, the small village of Achillio, also known as Ahilio or Achilleion, offers yachtsmen a moment of peace and quiet. Nestled in the bay of Ptelou, at the gateway to the Gulf of Vólos, Achillio is home to a charming marina that can accommodate a dozen boats, sheltered from the winds. Despite the small size of the port, you will easily be able to moor your sailboat and enjoy a little break on land. The port is close to many amenities and will be an interesting stopover if you wish to eat in the restaurants and small taverns that line the quay and offer delicious dishes based on seafood and freshly caught fish.
History lovers will enjoy strolling through the town and its surroundings and visiting its small maritime museum, which houses an attractive collection of shells. Its small beach offers bathers a moment of tranquility.
Achillio and its surroundings
The small port town of Achillio is ideally located for cruise passengers on the lookout for a long boat trip. From its marina, you can reach the Gulf of Vólos, the Euboean Canal and the Sporades islands, offering a navigation basin with shelter from the wind. Explore the islands that dot the Aegean Sea to your heart's content. Linger in Vólos, where the beaches of Xenia, Pefkakia and Anavros await you, belonging to the park of the same name.
By setting course for the Sporades islands, you will reach the Alnomisos National Marine Park, one of the most important marine reserves in Europe. You will find a rich marine and terrestrial biodiversity, as well as several species of birds such as the Eleonora's falcon, which is one of the endangered species along with the monk seal, the European cormorant, the shearwater and the Audouin's gull.éléonore, which is one of the endangered species, along with the monk seal, the European cormorant, the Gioura wild goat and the Audouin's gull.
Good to know
| Number of boats available | 3 269 |
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| Types of service | Skipper, Hostess, Sailor, Chef (meals not included), Mechanic, Engineer, Sailor/Chef (meals not included), Masseuse |
| Average price per week | $13,573 |
| Minimum weekly price | $716 |
| Maximum price per week | $3,370,411 |