AEGEAN 600

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The Start will be given by Homer’s sanctuary, in front of the columns of Poseidon’s temple, and with the wishes of the mythical god of the sea the boats will sail for Milos, the home of the Venus of Milos, the prize of the Louvre de Paris. Surrounded by Cycladic white, they will reach the scenic Caldera of Santorini, where the white of the houses blends with the volcanic rock creating unique contrasts and images. They will continue towards the southernmost island of the Aegean Sea, Kassos, and leaving Karpathos on the left, the nativity island of Athena, and the residence of Prometheus, will reach the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights in Rhodes. The course will continue towards scenic Kos and Kalymnos, the island of sponge divers, while on the way they will meet, besides dolphins, beautiful small islands, each with its own history.

The fleet will sail next to the full color islands of Pharmakonisi and Agathonisi, and will continue to Ikario Pelagos, a sea that offers strong sailing excitement. The sailors will meet Patmos, the island of Saint John and the Cave of the Apocalypse, and will head to cosmopolitan Mykonos and Delos, the birthplace of Apollo. The last islands of the route will be Giaros and Kea. Slowly Finally the contestants will face the Temple of Poseidon that will mark the end of the sailing adventure and the race.