Autumn Vacation in the Mediterranean: The Golden Time for Sailors

Autumn Sailing Sardinia & Greece

While the first leaves fall at home, the Mediterranean begins the most beautiful time of the year for many sailors. Autumn transforms our favorite areas, Sardinia and Greece, into true sailing paradises – with mild temperatures, constant winds, and above all: significantly less hustle and bustle at unbeatable prices!

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Advantages in Autumn

September and October offer perfect conditions for relaxed and wind-rich sailing trips. As the summer tourists slowly depart, you can expect:

Quiet Bays

Quiet Bays

Enjoy secluded anchorages

Pleasant Temperatures

Pleasant Temperatures

Mild 20-25°C offers ideal sailing weather

Perfect Winds

Perfect Winds

Constant breezes for relaxed and good sailing

Culinary Delights

Culinary Delights

Authentic restaurants open well into October

Charter at Advantageous Prices

Charter at Advantageous Prices

Benefit from lower prices & better availability

Warm Sea Water

Warm Sea Water

Perfect for swimming and snorkeling at 22-24°C

Sailing on the Costa Smeralda Without the Crowds

Sardinia shows its most beautiful side in autumn. The famous Costa Smeralda with its emerald green bays is now more accessible for sailors.

Our base in Golfo Aranci offers you the perfect starting point for your autumn discovery:

21.svgDeserted dream beaches like Cala Brandinchi and Spiaggia del Principe

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21.svg Crystal clear water with perfect snorkeling conditions

Weather Update:  Current data confirms that September and October in Sardinia offer an average air temperature of 22-25°C and a water temperature of 22-24°C – ideal for relaxed sailing and swimming.

Stay updated -> Weather page for sailors

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Greece: Ionian Dreams in Autumn

Lefkas – The Gateway to the Ionian Islands

The Ionian Islands around Lefkas are a true sailing paradise in autumn. Optimal winds, turquoise waters, and a relaxed atmosphere make every day a special experience.

The Ionian Highlights in Autumn:

21.svg Meganisi: Enjoy hidden bays and traditional taverns in peace 

21.svg Ithaka: Follow in the footsteps of Odysseus - now with an authentic atmosphere

21.svg Kefalonia: Spectacular cliffs and secluded beaches

21.svgAtokos - The Wild Boar Island: A very special autumn experience awaits you on this small, private island. The tame wild boars are particularly active and curious in autumn. Without the summer crowds, you can enjoy this unique natural spectacle in peace - an unforgettable experience for the whole family!

➡️ Top Tips (from the newsletter) for the Wild Boar Island  

Start the Golden Time of the Year with the Right Yacht

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Autumn Sailing – The Royal Class of Mediterranean Sailing

Autumn in the Mediterranean is for sailors what spring is for gardeners: The time when everything comes together perfectly. Mild temperatures, constant winds, empty bays, and authentic encounters with land and people make every autumn cruise an unforgettable experience. 

Whether you visit the wild boars of Atokos, anchor in the turquoise bays of Sardinia, or follow in the footsteps of Odysseus – autumn offers you the Mediterranean in its most original and beautiful form. 

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