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Selecting your ideal Charter Yacht

Deciding on the right charter yacht and crew for your next yacht charter might be the most important part of your holiday preparations. It’s all about size, style, and sailing characteristics within your budget. To figure out which type of charter yacht is best for your particular needs, contact the Greek Island Yacht Holiday yacht charter experts. Selecting a yacht …

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Maritime History: Dokos, the Most Ancient Shipwreck in the World

The wreck has been dated to the second Proto-Helladic period, 2700-2200 BC. The shipwreck is about 15-30 meters (50-100 feet) underwater off the coast of southern Greece, near the island of Dokos (ancient name Aperopia) in the Aegean Sea. Dokos is located about 100 kilometres (60 miles) east of Sparta in the Peloponnese. The ship itself is long gone, as …

Grand Soleil 65

Grand Soleil GS 65 – Grand Soleil

PERFORMANCE, STYLE, AND INNOVATION In full respect of Cantiere del Pardo’s spirit and design, Grand Soleil GS 65 represents the perfect synthesis of performance, style, and innovation. The extensive manufacturing expertise of the shipyard and innovative solutions increasingly attentive towards sustainability and energy efficiency are the hallmarks of this new model. Once again, the concept development of Grand Soleil 65 …

Greece Among Safest Countries to Visit in 2023: A3M Risk Map | GTP Headlines

Greece is considered one of the safest countries to visit in 2023, according to a global monitoring risk map recently released by A3M. The German-based security company, which focuses on developing and operating early warning, information, and communication systems for professional and effective crisis management, rated the current risk factors affecting countries around the world based on a multitude of criteria. These criteria fell into the following categories: Entry …

World’s Most Fascinating Archeological Discoveries

World’s Most Fascinating Archeological Discoveries | Tourism Review

From the tombs of the ancient pharaohs to the temple of Poseidon, passing through the Viking treasures: there are several archeological discoveries that are rewriting history. Many are also must-see sights to visit. Queen Neith’s tomb the latest excavations in the ancient necropolis of Saqqara have brought to light a priceless treasure, consisting of 100 mummies and 300 sarcophagi. Among …

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Beneteau launches two new Torqeedo-powered electric sailing boats – Marine Industry News

Beneteau has premiered two new electric sailing yachts, the Oceanis 30.1 and the First 44, at Salon Nautic de Paris. The two are a testament to what Groupe Beneteau describes as the continued realization of its sustainability strategy. That is looking at its manufacturing processes and product development with an eye toward carbon reduction and eco-friendliness. “On the product development side, we …

Stunning sailing destinations around the world

10 stunning sailing destinations around the world | Luxury Lifestyle Magazine

Whether you’re looking to sail for a day, a week, or longer, there’s a perfect spot out there for you. A short highlight of 10 stunning sailing destinations around the world. From the Caribbean Sea to the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean and beyond, sailors for centuries have taken to these waters to explore, and these days, the draw of …

Athens an open air museum

Athens, an Open air Museum

Google’s Ode to the Capital of Greece Athens is an open air museum of endless collections according to a spectacular video released by Google. The video highlights the Greek capital’s unique treasures to visitors and locals alike. “During your visit, you will see ancient temples, temples of the day and temples of the night,” the video says and is accompanied …

Greece to Scrap Mask Mandate on June 1st

People in Greece will no longer be required to wear masks indoors starting June first, according to Thanos Plevris, the Greek minister of health. However, masks will still be required in certain places, such as in hospitals, elder care homes, and on public transit. Travelers on airplanes and on the country’s KTEL bus system will not be required to wear …

Greece’s Suez Crisis: Corinth Canal Closed for More than Three Months

While the world was focusing on the drama surrounding the closure of the Suez Canal in late May, another maritime crisis is unfolding — almost unnoticed — on the northern shore of the Mediterranean. The Corinth Canal, one of the most important infrastructure works of modern Greece which completely revolutionized its maritime activity, has remained closed to maritime traffic since …

GTP Headlines Tourism Minister Explains How Greece will Open to Tourists | GTP Headlines

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis on Wednesday spoke of the government’s plan for the safe opening of Greek Tourism this year, which is set for May 14. “The goal of our plan is to seize every opportunity that will appear, considering that pandemic allows us to do so,” the minister said while speaking in parliament. Underlining that the government has shown since day …