Explore Greece's Saronic Gulf of by sailboat

The Saronic Gulf is a quieter part of the Greek island and is best explored by sailboat. — Photos: MANUEL MEYER/dpa

The sun has just come up, but the Alimos marina in Athens, Greece is already bustling with activity. Some sailors are coming from the showers, while others are doing some last-minute shopping. Skippers and chartering agents are pacing excitedly up and down the pier. Dozens of boats are already on their way, while on other vessels, crews are still clearing the breakfast table.

One skipper, Bernd Junge, is in no hurry. “Let the others sail off. We’re going to have a quiet breakfast,” says the calm man from the northern German city of Bad Schwartau.