Why Starting Your Saronic Yacht Charter from Nea Peramos Changes Everything.

When planning a yacht charter in the Saronic Gulf, Athens is often the default starting point. On paper, it makes sense. The city is home to ancient landmarks and Greece’s largest international airport. In practice, however, its main marinas come with traffic, congestion, and a slow transition from airport to open water.

Saronic Sails takes a different approach. Our base at Nea Peramos Marina, just outside Athens itself, is deliberately positioned to offer a faster, calmer and more rewarding start to your sailing holiday.

Start Outside the Chaos

Nea Peramos sits in the Attica region, but well clear of the pressures that define Athens’ main charter hubs. Marinas such as Alimos Marina in Kalamaki concentrate a huge number of yachts, charter operators, fuel docks and crews into a very limited space, especially on Saturdays.

The result is familiar to anyone who has chartered there before. Traffic delays on arrival, queues for check-in and fuel, and a slow, congested departure window that can easily push meaningful sailing into Sunday.

Starting from Nea Peramos removes you from that system altogether. Access is simpler, the marina is calmer, and leaving the dock feels like the start of a holiday rather than the final hurdle of a long travel day.

From Airport to Sea, Effortlessly

To make arrival even smoother, Saronic Sails arranges your transfer by modern high-speed train from Athens International Airport. The journey takes around one hour, and we either issue the ticket in advance or reimburse you directly.

On arrival at Nea Peramos station, our team meets you and transfers you the short distance to the marina. No planning, no coordination, and no wasted time. You land, travel comfortably, and step straight into your charter.

Sail the Saronic Within Minutes

Nea Peramos Marina offers one of the most immediate gateways to the Saronic Gulf. Salamina Island lies just 5 nautical miles from the marina, meaning your holiday effectively begins as soon as you leave the dock.

Aegina is approximately 20 nautical miles away. From Nea Peramos, this puts you on the island at roughly the same sailing distance as departing from Kalamaki Marina in Athens, but without the delays of city port traffic. The result is an earlier arrival and a quieter first night, well ahead of the main charter flows.

Compared to starting from central Athens marinas, where considerable motoring time is often required simply to clear the harbour, our location allows you to sail rather than commute. Less engine time. More islands. More freedom from the very first afternoon.

A Base That Already Feels Like a Holiday

The setting of Nea Peramos is part of its appeal. The marina sits within a sheltered bay and a working fishing village, creating a personal, relaxed atmosphere that feels far removed from large-scale concrete marinas.

While still firmly connected to Athens for ease of access, the experience is calmer and more human. The holiday mindset starts on arrival, not once you finally leave the city behind.

Growing Popularity, Still a Rare Advantage

For obvious reasons, Nea Peramos Marina is gaining attention. More sailors are recognising the value of starting their charter outside the busiest Athens marinas, and the area is becoming an increasingly attractive base for Saronic itineraries.

That said, it remains a far more relaxed alternative to established hubs like Kalamaki. Choosing Nea Peramos now means enjoying the benefits of a location that is well connected, efficient, and still refreshingly calm.

Taken together, these advantages make a measurable difference to your week. Faster arrival. Earlier departures. A smoother return. No lost Saturday, and no rushed final day.

By operating a dedicated Saronic base in Nea Peramos, Saronic Sails gives guests more sailing time, less friction, and a genuinely better start and finish to their charter.

It may be slightly off the traditional map, but once experienced, the reason becomes clear.