WARM CLIMATE AND CALM SAILING CONDITIONS | ANCIENT HISTORY AND A RICH, VARIED CULTURE | ONE OF A KIND NIGHTLIFE | RELAXING BEACHES | FANTASTIC DIVING AND SNORKELING OPTIONS
Spreading across roughly 970,000 square miles, the Mediterranean is the seventh-largest body of water on earth. The Mediterranean maintains an average depth of about 4,900 feet. However, there are areas off the coast of Greece that measures over 16,000 feet. The sea water is significantly saltier than the neighboring Atlantic Ocean. The warm and relatively dry climate, which causes accelerated evaporation is to blame for the increase in salt. The Mediterranean has quite a few active and dormant volcanos, the greatest concentration of is found in southern Italy, specifically the island of Sicily.
The Mediterranean Sea is distinctly divided into 4 main waterbodies: Adriatic Sea Sailing Area | Ionian Sea Sailing Area | Tyrrhenian Sea Sailing Area | Yacht Charters Aegean Sea
The Mediterranean with its beautiful crystal clear waters and varying landscapes and colours along its coastline, has several popular places for yacht vacation. We have compiled below the list of TOP Yacht Vacation Destinations in the Mediterranean.
The Mediterranean Sea offers an average of 315 clear, cloudless days per year. The prime time to sail the Mediterranean is during the high season. The high season spans from April to October. The climate is known for hot, dry summers and cool, mild winters. The rainy season is during the winter months. Depending on where you wish to sail in the Mediterranean, you could encounter temperatures from 30-60°F during the winter. The warmest summer months average about 72°F degrees. The water temperature averages 62°F (17°C) in the winter and about 78°F (26°C) in the summer.
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