{"id":8110,"date":"2021-09-22T16:32:18","date_gmt":"2021-09-22T15:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/?p=8110"},"modified":"2025-10-03T11:53:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T10:53:11","slug":"autumn-sailing-destinations-our-top-picks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/autumn-sailing-destinations-our-top-picks\/","title":{"rendered":"Autumn Sailing Destinations &#8211; Our Top Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"483\">As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp in the UK, many sailors begin to think the season is coming to a close. But autumn is far from the end of the sailing year. Across the world, there are still plenty of destinations offering warm seas, reliable winds, and the golden light of the later months.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"820\">Autumn sailing has its own special charm: quieter anchorages, cooler but still pleasant temperatures, and the chance to see landscapes touched by seasonal change. Whether it\u2019s the grape harvest in southern Europe or the fiery foliage of the Pacific Northwest, there\u2019s something magical about taking to the water at this time of year.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"827\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"840\">Greece<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"905\"><strong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"903\">Lovesail recommends: The Dodecanese, Cyclades and Sporades<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"1135\">The Eastern Mediterranean retains its warmth and steady winds well into October, making Greece one of the most inviting autumn sailing destinations. Over 6,000 islands and islets await, with dolphin sightings a frequent treat.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1265\">In autumn, the fierce summer sun eases, giving you more freedom to explore ashore. Each island group has a distinct character:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1693\">\n<li data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1411\">\n<p data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1411\"><strong data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1287\">The Dodecanese<\/strong> \u2013 A tapestry of medieval castles, Byzantine chapels and peaceful coves, perfect for sailors who love history and culture.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1539\">\n<p data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1539\"><strong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1430\">The Cyclades<\/strong> \u2013 Famous for their whitewashed houses with bright blue domes, harvest festivals and lively local tavernas.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1693\">\n<p data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1693\"><strong data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1558\">The Sporades<\/strong> \u2013 Lush and green, these islands provide a refreshing contrast, and fans of <em data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1646\">Mamma Mia!<\/em> will instantly recognise the film locations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"8112\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/autumn-sailing-destinations-our-top-picks\/santorin-766679_1920\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/santorin-766679_1920-e1632313824959.jpg?fit=1718%2C859&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1718,859\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"santorin-766679_1920\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/santorin-766679_1920-e1632313824959.jpg?fit=1024%2C512&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8112\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/santorin-766679_1920-e1632313824959.jpg?resize=1200%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/santorin-766679_1920-e1632313824959.jpg?w=1718&amp;ssl=1 1718w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/santorin-766679_1920-e1632313824959.jpg?resize=1600%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/santorin-766679_1920-e1632313824959.jpg?resize=720%2C360&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/santorin-766679_1920-e1632313824959.jpg?resize=680%2C340&amp;ssl=1 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/santorin-766679_1920-e1632313824959.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/santorin-766679_1920-e1632313824959.jpg?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/santorin-766679_1920-e1632313824959.jpg?resize=1024%2C512&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/santorin-766679_1920-e1632313824959.jpg?resize=1536%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1700\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1714\">Croatia<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1753\"><strong data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1751\">Lovesail recommends: The Kornati<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1967\">The Croatian coast is a sailor\u2019s dream in early autumn. The sea is still warm, the weather settled, and the summer crowds have dispersed \u2013 leaving behind quiet bays and harbours that feel wonderfully unspoiled.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2258\">The highlight is the <strong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2009\">Kornati Islands<\/strong> \u2013 a labyrinth of 152 rocky islets, the densest archipelago in the Mediterranean. Navigating their narrow channels requires some skill, but the reward is immense: untouched landscapes, secluded anchorages, and sunsets that glow with autumn warmth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2417\">This time of year also coincides with the grape harvest inland, so you can pair your sailing adventure with a taste of Croatia\u2019s rich winemaking tradition.<\/p>\n<h2><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"8138\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/autumn-sailing-destinations-our-top-picks\/kornati-islands-1193540_1920\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/kornati-islands-1193540_1920-e1632312669556.jpg?fit=1920%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,960\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"kornati-islands-1193540_1920\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/kornati-islands-1193540_1920-e1632312669556.jpg?fit=1024%2C512&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8138\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/kornati-islands-1193540_1920-e1632312669556.jpg?resize=1200%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/kornati-islands-1193540_1920-e1632312669556.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/kornati-islands-1193540_1920-e1632312669556.jpg?resize=1600%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/kornati-islands-1193540_1920-e1632312669556.jpg?resize=720%2C360&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/kornati-islands-1193540_1920-e1632312669556.jpg?resize=680%2C340&amp;ssl=1 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/kornati-islands-1193540_1920-e1632312669556.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/kornati-islands-1193540_1920-e1632312669556.jpg?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/kornati-islands-1193540_1920-e1632312669556.jpg?resize=1024%2C512&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/kornati-islands-1193540_1920-e1632312669556.jpg?resize=1536%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2417\">adventure with a taste of Croatia\u2019s rich winemaking tradition.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2424\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2457\">Pacific Northwest \/ Canada<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2503\"><strong data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2501\">Lovesail recommends: The Inside Passage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2737\">For something completely different, the <strong data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2563\">Inside Passage<\/strong> of the Pacific Northwest offers a strikingly autumnal experience. Stretching 600 miles through fjords and forested islands, it combines wilderness with welcoming harbours.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"3071\">Start in <strong data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"2759\">Seattle<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2776\">Vancouver<\/strong>, where farmers\u2019 markets overflow with seasonal produce, before heading north into the remote beauty of British Columbia. The trees blaze with autumn colour, the air feels fresh and crisp, and wildlife abounds \u2013 from breaching whales to soaring eagles and, occasionally, bears along the shore.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3209\">By the time you reach <strong data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3106\">Skagway<\/strong> in Southern Alaska, you\u2019ll have sailed through one of the world\u2019s most breathtaking autumn journeys.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3352\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"8140\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/autumn-sailing-destinations-our-top-picks\/thomas-lipke-p5ndu-d3y0s-unsplash\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/thomas-lipke-p5nDU-d3Y0s-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1440&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1440\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"thomas-lipke-p5nDU-d3Y0s-unsplash\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/thomas-lipke-p5nDU-d3Y0s-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8140\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/thomas-lipke-p5nDU-d3Y0s-unsplash-scaled-e1632312886895.jpg?resize=1200%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3352\">Related Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/the-seas-autumn-harvest-fishing-fairs-and-coastal-traditions\/\">Harvest of the Sea<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3352\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"9493\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/sailing-word-search\/new-logo-2025-main\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/new-logo-2025-Main.jpg?fit=300%2C70&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,70\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"new logo 2025 Main\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/new-logo-2025-Main.jpg?fit=300%2C70&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9493\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/new-logo-2025-Main.jpg?resize=300%2C70&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"lovesail\" width=\"300\" height=\"70\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3352\"><strong data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3238\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovesail.com\">Join Lovesail<\/a> &#8211; <\/strong>the global sailing social and dating network where you can meet like-minded sailors for dating, friendships and crewing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp in the UK, many sailors begin to think the season is coming to a close. 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Across the world, there are still plenty of destinations offering warm seas, reliable winds, and the golden light of &#8230; <a title=\"Autumn Sailing Destinations &#8211; Our Top Picks\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/autumn-sailing-destinations-our-top-picks\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Autumn Sailing Destinations &#8211; Our Top Picks\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8111,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6479],"tags":[6764,6769,6685,3648,6770],"class_list":["post-8110","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-discover","tag-autumn-sailing","tag-sailing-croatia","tag-sailing-destinations","tag-sailing-greece","tag-sailing-pacific-northwest"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Where to Sail in Autumn: Greece, Croatia &amp; the Pacific Northwest<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Our top autumn sailing destinations in Europe &amp; North America. 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