Famous for their beautiful sandy beaches, hospitable people and traditional lifestyle, the Cyclades Islands are probably the most well known in the Aegean Sea. “Cyclades” means circular islands and refers to the islands forming a circle around the sacred island of Delos. According to Greek mythology, Poseidon (God of the sea) was furious with the Cyclades nymphs and turned them into islandsinflatable water slide. With its luminous and serene, crystal blue waters, the Cyclades can best be described as a true paradise. There are 39 islands which make up the breathtaking Cyclades, 24 of which are inhabited. The most well known of these islands are Mykonos, Delos, Santorini, Naxos, Paros, Amorgos, Serifos, Sifnos, Milos and Syros. The small Cyclades include Folegandros, Koufonissi, Schinoussa and Donoussa.
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Embark upon a Worldwide Gastronomic Adventure in 2015
Happy New Year’s Eve from the Boatbookings Team! It has been a spectacular year full of stunning reviews from unforgettable charters all around the world. If you didn’t get the chance to get away as much as you would have liked, get together with your family over the holidays and start planning for next year! With an experienced Brokerage Team all around the world, we look forward to helping no matter where you want to go. If you need something to tickle your tastebuds, you will be inspired below!
Your Mediterranean Mecca Awaits You in Girolata — a Corsican Paradise!
One of the most beautiful bays in Corsica is Girolata, a beautiful fortified sanctuary found at the southernmost end of the Scandola Nature Reserve. It is one of the emblematic destinations of Corsica, often seen on the cover of many Corsica guide books. The dramatic setting, with the small village on a peninsula surrounded by the sea and running up the high mountains in the famous red rock of the region, make for a very impressive and scenic location. It is the perfect place to relax and unwind on anchor during your holiday!
The Incredible Islands of Indonesia and Raja Ampat
Indonesia has over 17,000 islands, and is the world’s largest archipelago. The number and diversity of islands are almost beyond belief. The islands are spread over a 5000 km arc from Sumatra in the Indian Ocean, to the west of the Pacific Ocean. If you visited one island each day on an Indonesia yacht charter, your charter would take 46 years!
Get to Know the Montenegrin Hot Spot, Budva!
The Adriatic Sea is undoubtedly one of the top destinations in the Mediterranean. In the heart of the Adriatic, is one of the most stellar areas as well as one of the oldest – Budva and its surrounding coastal area, the Budva Riviera. Budva was first inhabited more than 2,500 years ago.
The walled city is a picturesque, medieval town that over the past years has become the unrivalled gem of Montenegrin tourism. The Budva Riviera is well known for its sandy beaches and diverse nightlife. Given its vast array of glamorous attractions, it is no wonder why this Adriatic hot spot has become a yacht lover’s favorite!