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4 of the Top Destinations for Your Next Boating Holiday

Get out on your boat and sail away! Blissfull

By: Daniela Rabito + Save to a List

Every year, more and more people opt for a boating holiday because of the unique experience it offers, with endless sceneries of enchanting natural beauty and tranquility of the countryside aboard a floating vehicle.

If you’re seriously considering a boating experience for your next vacation, we present to you four of the best destinations to give you all you want and even more.

1. Greek Islands

Most sailing fans will tell you Greece is a sailing paradise, with its beautiful islands and coastlines.  The famously gorgeous Ionian Islands are a great place to begin your island hopping. Go back in time, immerse in the culture and breathe in the magnificence of ancient wonders as you sail the idyllic Greek Isles by boat from Mykonos to the likes of Santorini and Crete.

The experience is not complete without the special cuisines and a sunbathe on the Mediterranean beaches or on deck, under the blue skies, at the bank of crystal clear-blue waters and spectacular whitewashed houses and tavernas.

2. Norwegian Fjords

One of Europe’s most breathtaking sceneries, the Norwegian Fjords offers great varieties and outstanding facilities with dazzling waters and unique coastal sceneries. It is the best secret among yachtsmen and yachtswomen. Whatever your preference; whether riding the waves at the edge of the ocean or a quiet canoeing experience on flat-calm fjords while taking in the splendor of the mountainous backdrop, you will never be short of excitement in  Fjord Norway. With the untamed beauty of the coastlines and sheltered, charming harbours, these islands always feature on top of the list of boats enthusiasts for a long time.

3. Balearic Islands, Spain

While these islands are more of tourist destination, they can also provide a fantastic sailing vacationing experience in calm a atmosphere. Comprising a cluster of exotic islands like Ibiza, Menorca, Mallorca, and Formentera; the Balearic Islands are globally famous for their enchantingly clear waters and sun-soaked beaches. Don’t forget to make a stop at the dainty, unspoilt towns of Deia in Mallorca and the exclusive Ibizan bay of Cala Llentrisca.

4. The French Riviera, France

At the French Riviera, you get a chance to holiday like a celebrity or mingle with them.  Stretching as along the gorgeous Cote d’Azur, this boating paradise offers lovely beaches, a calm and breezy weather and captivatingly transparent waters.

Choose from any of the special sailing hubs like Cannes, Monaco and Saint Tropez and discover why the French Riviera is arguably the most the boating destinations in Europe. Join up with a cast of A-list guests at the Cannes Film Festival and enjoy a pleasure voyage down the famed chic coastline. It’s a sophisticated sailing experience you may never be able to put in words!

These are just four of the most incredible sailing hubs in the Europe to thrill you and your travelling group on your vacation. So, what are you waiting for? For a 360 degree experience, make sure to get a boating license and go full steam! 

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