Every Wednesday and Sunday
On board the “Gorgona”, the most traditional excursion boat in the Sporades
AEGEAN PARADISE EXCURSION TO THE SPORADES MARINE PARK
This one day trip provides a chance to get to know The National Marine Park of Alonissos, Northern Sporades, on board a traditional Greek caique, the 'Gorgona' (The Mermaid).
A caique is the term for a wooden fishing boat usually found in the waters of the Ionian or Aegean seas. It is traditionally a small wooden trading vessel, with a timber keel covered with caravel planking; brightly painted and rigged for sail; with a short mast. The bowsprit is stayed by rigging and the tiller is in the stern. The bow post distinguishes the caïque from other Mediterranean working boats.
Caiques have existed in this part of the world for thousands of years. Each caique is unique. The majority are built from the boat-builder's craft and memory, having no plans.
Your guide and captain is Pakis, a native of Alonissos, who has large amounts of both knowledge and enthusiasm for the area ((specifically set up to protect the Monachus Seal and save it from extinction) and its wildlife.
The combination of travelling on a piece of Greek history visiting uninhabited islands with beautiful coastlines of turquoise waters make this trip a true Greek treat.
The islands, the swimming, the walks (optional) and the excellent luncheon served on board with beer or full bodied white or red wines make this trip a day to remember. The numbers of people that keep coming back says it all!
This trip is one of our most popular, and satisfied customers comment on both the tranquillity and fun experienced on a memorable day out.
We reserve the right to change the programme without prior notice due to weather or other extreme conditions