Sunsail

The Greek coast is best sailed out of Athens, and most people do not realise it.

In collaboration with Yachting World, Helen took her family on a sailing adventure from Athens, exploring the islands, anchorages, and coastal stops that make this part of Greece so special.

A short sail out of Athens brings you to Cape Sounio, where you can anchor beneath the Temple of Poseidon and have lunch on deck looking up at it. Beyond that, the Cyclades open up, with islands like Kythnos, Serifos, and Sifnos offering a quieter, slower side of Greece when you arrive by boat.

You sail in the mornings and drop anchor somewhere peaceful in the afternoon, paddleboard around the bay, swim straight from the boat, and head ashore for dinner as the sun begins to set.

👇 Who would you take on a Greek sailing holiday?

Croatia’s best kept islands are rarely the ones you see all over social media, and Zlarin is one of them

For centuries, this tiny island supplied red coral to the royal courts of France, Spain and the Vatican, and you can still see that history in the old stone houses around the harbour. Now, it is known for something completely different, quiet waterfronts, no cars, clear water and evenings that move far slower than the mainland.

It is the kind of stop you only really hear about from people who have sailed here before.

👇 Would you visit Zlarin?

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