Sunbathers stretch out on the powder-white sand, beyond the reach of the surf. Out to sea, you may spy snorkelers, divers, or the occasional parasail against the sky. With its bright sun, blue waters, and cheerful, busy marina, this place could easily be mistaken for Fort Lauderdale…except for that camel on the beach.
The only sounds are waves lapping against the hull and the occasional fl ap of a sail as it captures the gentle breeze. Gliding through the turquoise waters of the Aegean aboard our yacht Destiny, we’re leaving the Greek island of Milos and heading west into the southern Ionian Sea. Our next destination is Elafonisos, one of the largest inhabited islands in the Peloponnese, known for its sandy beaches.