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4 - 11 Sep

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Counting Down: Our Top Five Family Friendly Sailing Destinations

Where is the best family sailing holiday destination in Europe for 2026? Counting down from number 5, here are top five favourites.

#3 - Saronic Islands
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Saronic Islands,

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Greece

Great for:
  • Nightlife
  • Most popular
  • Family friendly
  • Early/late season
  • Luxury yachts
  • Sailing with a Skipper
  • Cultural Experiences

Sailing from Athens, the Saronic Islands are most balanced sailing area in Greece, with a perfect mix of lovely sailing winds, quiet bays, lively villages, friendly tavernas and great value. The Saronic Islands, which includes the Argolic and Saronic Gulf, is an interesting, diverse and authentically Greek area for all sailors, including families, older and younger groups and couples. Athens is an interesting launch pad with a wide range of quality boats and catamarans.

#2 - Ionian Islands
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Ionian Islands,

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Greece

Great for:
  • Gentle winds
  • Most popular
  • Family friendly
  • Sailing with a Skipper

Located off the western coast of Greece, the Ionian is a wonderfully calm sailing region that British sailors have made their second home for decades now. Stretching from Corfu to Zakynthos, the Ionian is characterised by light winds, a green coastline, short sailing legs, small villages, authentic quayside tavernas and a generally relaxed disposition. The Ionian islands consist of six primary islands: Corfu, Paxos, Lefkas, Kefalonia, Ithaca, and Zakynthos. The group also includes many smaller islands, most of which offer secluded bays, a traditional taverna or two, clear waters and a true Greek experience.

#1 - Dalmatian Islands
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Dalmatian Islands,

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Croatia

Great for:
  • Gentle winds
  • Nightlife
  • Most popular
  • Family friendly
  • Luxury yachts
  • Sailing with a Skipper

The southerly Dalmatian Islands off a perfect cross-section of Croatia. Sailing from Split and Dubrovnik, they offer a more cosmopolitan experience, with larger islands supporting larger villages and towns. It's not all party time though, there are still many quiet bays, small villages and destinations 'off the beaten track'. Overall, expect a heady mix of excellent balanced sailing conditions, lively cosmopolitan islands, quiet bays and old-world fortress towns.