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CHARTING Early stillness at Porto
Heli Marina—where
every journey begins
with quiet purpose,
gentle precision, and
NEW the soft promise of open
waters. Opposite, Itay
Singer, Shareholder of
Sea Alliance Group,
and Giannis Simianakis,
Technical & Base
HORIZONS Manager in Porto Heli.

FROM

PORTO HELI N estled in a serene, naturally protected

bay just a couple of hours from Athens,
Porto Heli is more than a picturesque
town—it's quickly becoming one of
Greece’s premier sailing destinations.
Some places are more than coordinates—they’re At the heart of this transformation is Sea Alliance
catalysts. Porto Heli Marina is one of them. Tucked Group, bringing luxury charter services and a bou-
tique experience to their new base at the Porto Heli
into the Argolic Gulf, it’s where Sea Alliance Group Marina. We sat down with Itay Singer, Shareholder of
meets the sea with quiet precision and deep purpose. Sea Alliance Group, and Giannis Simianakis, the Tech-
nical & Base Manager in Porto Heli, to explore what
It’s not just a marina, but a place where yachts are makes this location—and their vision—so unique.

not only serviced—but set free. Porto Heli has a quiet and safe bay. How does the
marina use this to give visitors a great experience?
Itay Singer: Porto Heli offers something incredibly
INTERVIEW BY DESPOINA SAMPSON
rare in Greece—a fully equipped marina nestled in-
side a naturally protected bay. Unlike many other
locations that are exposed to open seas, this gives
our guests a sense of arrival the moment they enter.
Imagine this: you’re coming from the airport, per-
haps a little weary, and within minutes of arriving
in town, you're surrounded by calm waters, pristine
facilities, and our team greeting you. Everything is
clean, new, and elegant—from floating pontoons to
golf carts ready to take your luggage to your yacht.
It feels boutique from the first moment. That’s some-
thing you can’t replicate in busier, less intimate char-
ter hubs.
Your base is a great place to start island-hopping
and exploring the Peloponnese. What are some of
the best routes or hidden spots you recommend?
I.S.: Strategically, Porto Heli is in the heart of the
charter zone. You're perfectly positioned between
the Saronic and Argolic Gulfs. This means maximum

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