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Express island hopping! Greek airline to launch seaplane service to shuttle holidaymakers around islands by airHellenic Seaplanes want to connect 100 islands by 2016Crete, Skyros and Pelion should be serviceable by air next MayPlanes are able to land on water to visit the tiniest of islandsIt's hoped more guests will flock to the country emerging from recessionBy
Published: 09:59 GMT, 16 July 2014 | Updated: 20:53 GMT, 18 July 2014
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Greek Island hopping has traditionally been the preserve of those willing to jump on ferries to sail between different outposts, but one Greek aviation company is hoping to change all that.
Hellenic Seaplanes is hoping to launch a service as early as next year, allowing tourists to hop between different Greek islands by seaplane.
There are currently just 50 airports across the country's 6,000 islands, meaning travellers rely on a ferry service to explore the Mediterranean, but the airline hopes to create affordable flights and offer a whopping 100 connections by 2016.
Successful: Seaplanes are hugely beneficial in other tourist destinations such as Quebec and the Maldives
Making travelling easier: Guests might not have to endure long journeys, changeable timetables and seasickness for too much longer
The company, which is based in Athens and was founded in May 2013, recently got the green light to build a seaplane waterway at the port of Volos on the mainland.
Their next, more ambitious launch, has already been delayed.
But all being well Crete, Skyros and Pelion should be serviceable by air next May.
Southern Crete is also a focus, allowing travellers easier access to locations such as Frangokastello castle.
Windsurfing spot Lefkas, Egkremnoi, Kathisma and Porto Katsiki, which have amazing beaches, are also going to linked by seaplane.
It's hoped the plans will attract more visitors and boost tourism in a country emerging from recession.
Greek ferrys: These large vessels are currently the primary means of transport to and from the islands
So beautiful: The stunning Navagio beach at Zakynthos island is surrounded by crystal clear waters
Boss Nikolas Charalambous said: 'The creation of a waterways network and development of seaplane transport in Greece is now a fact and we will try to cover all destinations.
'The Maldives and Virgin Islands have shown how seaplanes can contribute to the growth of tourism and we have more islands, a longer coastline and are close to large European tourist markets.'
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The firm currently has a 12-seater Dornier Seastar and 19-seat Twin Otter amphibious aircraft.
The seaplanes will not need any costly infrastructure as they are already able to land on water; a necessity to reach the smaller islands.
