Discover the Sporades Islands
Lying in the Aegean Sea, just off Greece’s east coast the Sporades archipelago is one of the Mediterranean’s lesser known island groups that has retained its unique beauty and authentic charm over centuries. Only four of the twenty four islands are inhabited, Skiathos and Skopelos are the most famous while Alonissos and Skyros keep a lower profile. The Sporades are the ultimate island-hopping sailing area, scattered – literally ‘sporadically’. Sail away from a backdrop of thick green pine forest and head out into the turquoise Aegean sea exploring secluded coves and pretty little beaches. Sail surrounded by incomparable natural beauty, breathtaking landscapes and idyllic coastlines and explore dazzling, whitewashed houses, chapels, churches, monasteries and labyrinthine streets in authentic towns full of life. Having provided the backdrop for the film Mama Mia there are still plenty of places you can reach only by yacht.
EXPLORE THE SPORADES
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One Week Sporades Islands From Skiathos
Skiathos is a beautiful island packed with pine tree and over 60 stunning beaches some of the best are located on the southern part of the island. It has a natural ambiance and cosmopolitan aura. Offering superb Greek and international cuisine and bars.
The white sandy beach is enclosed in a stunning bay and consists of two small islets. This beach has beautiful lush green surroundings and many facilities. Close to the beach lies the village of Panormos where you will find plenty of taverns, restaurants, and many local shops.
Patitiri is the capital and the main port of Alonissos. The houses are beautiful with flowered balconies and colourful verandas surrounded by dense pine forests. This picturesque harbour has whitewashed streets, emerald water and rocky marble formations which are illuminated at night. There are plenty of shops, bakeries, and restaurants to enjoy.
The island of Kyra Panagia is the largest of the deserted islands north of Alonissos. It is a small island with two natural harbours, Agios Petros and Planitis. From the two of them, the bay of Planitis is the safest to moor your ship. This bay was used as a pirate shelter in the Middle Ages.
The greenest island in Greece with over half of the island covered in pine forest. With exotic beaches, azure waters and picturesque village, Skolpelos is truly a stunning island. Sail along the islands dramatic coastline and come to one of its many secluded beaches. Skopelos has traditional tavernas, restaurants, bar and bakeries to suit everyone.
Koukounaries Beach is the most famous beach in Skiathos. Known for its extremely fine, white sand and its fragrant pine trees forest. The clear deep blue water is stunning. There are beach bars and water sports available on the beach.
Skiathos is a beautiful island packed with pine tree and over 60 stunning beaches some of the best are located on the southern part of the island. It has a natural ambiance and cosmopolitan aura. Offering superb Greek and international cuisine and bars.
One Week Sporades Islands From Volos
Volos is a city of ancient myths and history shadowed by the pine covered mountain Pelion. The waterfront is linned with pastry shops, cafes-bars, restaurants and mezedopolia. Take a stroll down the waterfront at night and see all the lights from the villages on Pelion.
Amaliapoli is a charming little village inside the Pagasitikos Gulf. Enjoy the sunset from Loutraki bay. There are beach bars which served coffee and cocktails and everything in between as well as tavernas offering the freshest of fish. Small bays are littered around Amaliapoli where you can explore the clear waters.
The greenest island in Greece with over half of the island covered in pine forest. With exotic beaches, azure waters and picturesque village, Skolpelos is truly a stunning island. Sail along the islands dramatic coastline and come to one of its many secluded beaches. Skopelos has traditional tavernas, restaurants, bar and bakeries to suit everyone.
Alonissos is arguably one of the most beautiful islands of the Sporades with lush greenery, crystal clear waters and beautiful little beaches. Chora, the islands capital, is a picturesque village located on the top of a hill offering magnificent views of the Aegean Sea.
The island of Kyra Panagia is the largest of the deserted islands north of Alonissos. It is a small island with two natural harbours, Agios Petros and Planitis. From the two of them, the bay of Planitis is the safest to moor your ship. This bay was used as a pirate shelter in the Middle Ages.
Skiathos is a beautiful island packed with pine tree and over 60 stunning beaches some of the best are located on the southern part of the island. It has a natural ambiance and cosmopolitan aura. Offering superb Greek and international cuisine and bars.
An undiscovered gem, this small island has 20 inhabitants. There is no need for cars or roads as you can explore the whole island in 2-3 hours walking though the flat terrain covered in thyme and juniper. The beaches are few but charming, with turquoise crystal-clear waters. Besides the picturesque view, local taverns can offer you a classic traditional Magnesian meal with tsipouro or wine
Volos is a city of ancient myths and history shadowed by the pine covered mountain Pelion. The waterfront is linned with pastry shops, cafes-bars, restaurants and mezedopolia. Take a stroll down the waterfront at night and see all the lights from the villages on Pelion.
Two Weeks Sporades Islands From Skiathos
Skiathos is a beautiful island packed with pine tree and over 60 stunning beaches some of the best are located on the southern part of the island. It has a natural ambiance and cosmopolitan aura. Offering superb Greek and international cuisine and bars.
Orei is at the north end of the island of Evia which is the second largest island in Greece. A great place to relax at a sea front bar. There are plenty of tavernas, restaurants and shops to look around. In the main square, is a large marble bull, dating from Hellenistic times which some fishermen caught in 1965.
Amaliapoli is a charming little village inside the Pagasitikos Gulf. Enjoy the sunset from Loutraki bay. There are beach bars which served coffee and cocktails and everything in between as well as tavernas offering the freshest of fish. Small bays are littered around Amaliapoli where you can explore the clear waters.
Milina is a lovely fishing village with a cosmopolitan vibe. Known for it captains, sponge divers and shipbuilders. It has luscious green hillsides, crystal clear water and amazing sunsets.
Volos is a city of ancient myths and history shadowed by the pine covered mountain Pelion. The waterfront is linned with pastry shops, cafes-bars, restaurants and mezedopolia. Take a stroll down the waterfront at night and see all the lights from the villages on Pelion.
An undiscovered gem, this small island has 20 inhabitants. There is no need for cars or roads as you can explore the whole island in 2-3 hours walking though the flat terrain covered in thyme and juniper. The beaches are few but charming, with turquoise crystal-clear waters. Besides the picturesque view, local taverns can offer you a classic traditional Magnesian meal with tsipouro or wine
Koukounaries Beach is the most famous beach in Skiathos. Known for its extremely fine, white sand and its fragrant pine trees forest. The clear deep blue water is stunning. There are beach bars and water sports available on the beach.
The greenest island in Greece with over half of the island covered in pine forest. With exotic beaches, azure waters and picturesque village, Skolpelos is truly a stunning island. Sail along the islands dramatic coastline and come to one of its many secluded beaches. Skopelos has traditional tavernas, restaurants, bar and bakeries to suit everyone.
One of the more peaceful Greek Islands with beautiful, secluded beaches with crystal clear waters. Surrounded by small satellite islets Skyros is a fascinating mix between the rockier islands and the greener islands making it truly breath-taking.
Skantzoura is one of the uninhabited islets of Alonnisos that will simply take your breath away with its majestic caves and natural beauty. The island is full of nature, including the rare Audouins gull and Elenora’s falcon. You may also see the endangered monk seal and it is very common to see dolphins when sailing around the area.
The island of Kyra Panagia is the largest of the deserted islands north of Alonissos. It is a small island with two natural harbours, Agios Petros and Planitis. From the two of them, the bay of Planitis is the safest to moor your ship. This bay was used as a pirate shelter in the Middle Ages.
Alonissos is arguably one of the most beautiful islands of the Sporades with lush greenery, crystal clear waters and beautiful little beaches. Chora, the islands capital, is a picturesque village located on the top of a hill offering magnificent views of the Aegean Sea.
Patitiri is the capital and the main port of Alonissos. The houses are beautiful with flowered balconies and colourful verandas surrounded by dense pine forests. This picturesque harbour has whitewashed streets, emerald water and rocky marble formations which are illuminated at night. There are plenty of shops, bakeries, and restaurants to enjoy.
Skiathos is a beautiful island packed with pine tree and over 60 stunning beaches some of the best are located on the southern part of the island. It has a natural ambiance and cosmopolitan aura. Offering superb Greek and international cuisine and bars.
Two Weeks Sporades Islands From Volos
Volos is a city of ancient myths and history shadowed by the pine covered mountain Pelion. The waterfront is linned with pastry shops, cafes-bars, restaurants and mezedopolia. Take a stroll down the waterfront at night and see all the lights from the villages on Pelion.
An undiscovered gem, this small island has 20 inhabitants. There is no need for cars or roads as you can explore the whole island in 2-3 hours walking though the flat terrain covered in thyme and juniper. The beaches are few but charming, with turquoise crystal-clear waters. Besides the picturesque view, local taverns can offer you a classic traditional Magnesian meal with tsipouro or wine
Amaliapoli is a charming little village inside the Pagasitikos Gulf. Enjoy the sunset from Loutraki bay. There are beach bars which served coffee and cocktails and everything in between as well as tavernas offering the freshest of fish. Small bays are littered around Amaliapoli where you can explore the clear waters.
Orei is at the north end of the island of Evia which is the second largest island in Greece. A great place to relax at a sea front bar. There are plenty of tavernas, restaurants and shops to look around. In the main square, is a large marble bull, dating from Hellenistic times which some fishermen caught in 1965.
The white sandy beach is enclosed in a stunning bay and consists of two small islets. This beach has beautiful lush green surroundings and many facilities. Close to the beach lies the village of Panormos where you will find plenty of taverns, restaurants, and many local shops.
Patitiri is the capital and the main port of Alonissos. The houses are beautiful with flowered balconies and colourful verandas surrounded by dense pine forests. This picturesque harbour has whitewashed streets, emerald water and rocky marble formations which are illuminated at night. There are plenty of shops, bakeries, and restaurants to enjoy.
The island of Kyra Panagia is the largest of the deserted islands north of Alonissos. It is a small island with two natural harbours, Agios Petros and Planitis. From the two of them, the bay of Planitis is the safest to moor your ship. This bay was used as a pirate shelter in the Middle Ages.
Skantzoura is one of the uninhabited islets of Alonnisos that will simply take your breath away with its majestic caves and natural beauty. The island is full of nature, including the rare Audouins gull and Elenora’s falcon. You may also see the endangered monk seal and it is very common to see dolphins when sailing around the area.
One of the more peaceful Greek Islands with beautiful, secluded beaches with crystal clear waters. Surrounded by small satellite islets Skyros is a fascinating mix between the rockier islands and the greener islands making it truly breath-taking.
The greenest island in Greece with over half of the island covered in pine forest. With exotic beaches, azure waters and picturesque village, Skolpelos is truly a stunning island. Sail along the islands dramatic coastline and come to one of its many secluded beaches. Skopelos has traditional tavernas, restaurants, bar and bakeries to suit everyone.
Koukounaries Beach is the most famous beach in Skiathos. Known for its extremely fine, white sand and its fragrant pine trees forest. The clear deep blue water is stunning. There are beach bars and water sports available on the beach.
Skiathos is a beautiful island packed with pine tree and over 60 stunning beaches some of the best are located on the southern part of the island. It has a natural ambiance and cosmopolitan aura. Offering superb Greek and international cuisine and bars.
Milina is a lovely fishing village with a cosmopolitan vibe. Known for it captains, sponge divers and shipbuilders. It has luscious green hillsides, crystal clear water and amazing sunsets.
Volos is a city of ancient myths and history shadowed by the pine covered mountain Pelion. The waterfront is linned with pastry shops, cafes-bars, restaurants and mezedopolia. Take a stroll down the waterfront at night and see all the lights from the villages on Pelion.
