The destination in sailing has always been important, but everyone knows it’s not where you’re going, it’s how you get there that makes the adventure. With this in the forefront of our minds, we at OneStopMotors.com have set out to explore the most famed and beautiful sailing destinations in all of the world and to report to you, our loyal audience with what we found. From sprawling landscapes littered with old world architecture to modern day nooks snugly hidden away along a golden coast, we have searched the seven seas to bring you the very best sailing excursions our bountiful planet has to offer. To kick us off in style, we proudly present part one of our series; Messinia, Greece.
In every way, Greece is as unreal and divine as the mythological Gods who once ruled it. A place of pure blue waterways and crystal-cut greenery embedded with a plethora of ancient ruins. In any given direction at any given point in Greece, one can spot a vestige of Greek history in the form of stone or marble still standing against the rotting grip of time. Messinia is no different.
Located in the Southwest portion of the Peloponnese peninsula, Messinia is a peripheral unit of the Peloponnese Region. A majority of Messinia’s boarders back up into the Ionian Sea and the Gulf of Messenia; making Messinia a seafaring society to say it simply. Her waters are a heaven flavored cerulean and make for a perfect blend when mixed with the taunting mountains that make up a large portion of the land mass.
Countless sailors have gushed over their experience sailing the sapphire seas of Messinia. The beaches are decorated as some of the country’s best and the culture, untouched by the tourism, belongs to cozy small cities set around their ancient counterparts. Messinia is the perfect place for those who just want a relaxing vacation surrounded by breathtaking scenery. In the major cities of Pylos and capital Klamata, there are beautiful modern marinas to dock at. Oh yeah, and there is a staggeringly long list of monuments and historical sites present in Messinia. If you’re looking for a wild night life, however, Massinia is not the ideal destination. The land is handled with a hushed hand and evokes a serenity state of mind. Farm lands filled with fig and olive trees act as a natural substitute to the rowdy club and bar scene.
To get to Messinia, the easiest way is to drive from Athens which will take four hours. If you want to sail to Messinia, there are challenges involved. From Athens you would sail down to Crete and then back up along the western coast of Greece and into Pylos, which is famous for the Battle of Pylos in the Peloponnesian War. The trip puts you out into one or two currents and should take about 15 hours with good wind. Messinia may not be for the hyper-injected young hearts looking for that thrilling club experience, but there is something incredible about the Greek coast of Messinia that suggests an adventure is just beyond the horizon.
Tyler Baker; OSM Writer.
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