Sporades Area Information

Back to nature with a unique heritage of flora and fauna, a natural environment protected and enhanced by its inhabitants and providing access to the National Marine Park. The north western part of the island is rugged, while in the south-west you can find the most beautiful beaches; Megali Ammos, Steni Vala, and Kokkinokastro to name but a few.

Skopelos is the largest of the Northern Sporades islands and it is known as the island of forests with 80% clad in pine forest that ends in bays, ports and beautiful beaches. The coasts in the north and east are rocky, while in the south and west the land slopes down to beautiful beaches.

Skiathos is 12km long and 9km wide and has more than 60 beaches. Skiathos is the only Sporades island with an international airport connection. Skiathos is approximately 40nm from Volos and is the nearest Sporades island to the Greek mainland. GPs: 39.10 N 23.99 E

Volos lies at the northern tip of the Pagasitikos Gulf, an almost lake-like stretch of water, just 13 Nautical miles across and 15 long. On the southern tip of the gulf you will find the exit to the Aegean Sea and the Sporades islands, but before plotting a course for the hustle and bustle of Skiathos, lets explore the picturesque coast of the Gulf.

Mount Pelion (1642m) bigger than Ben Nevis (1344m) warm, green and beautiful and full of history and places to explore. On the east side the Aegean sea and on the west side the Pagasitikos Gulf and 70+ villages, beaches and bays.

This little-known region of Greece is the jewel in the crown, the land of the Argonauts from which the Argo set sail. Volos, Pelion and the Pagasitikos Gulf providing access to the West Aeagean sea area and the Northern Sporades Islands.