Sailing holidays in Skiathos, the Sporades islands & Evia
The Sporades islands lie in the north west Aegean, near the peninsula of the south Pelion mountains. The closest mainland city is Volos, in the Pegasitic gulf, from where Jason began his legendary voyage in the Argo. Although Skiathos is one of the most popular holiday destinations in central or northern Greece, with the most famous beaches, the remaining Sporades islands (Skopelos, Alonissos and Skyros) are relatively unspoilt. Evia is the island which lies parallel to mainland Greece. The inner route up the narrow gulf between Evia and the mainland is more frequently travelled by sailors coming up from Athens, there being sheltered waters and many safe harbours and anchorages. Along the east coast of Evia there are a few anchorages sheltered from the prevailing wind.
Wind and Sailing Conditions for yacht charter holidays from Skiathos and the Sporades islands
Sailing Level - Easy to Intermediate
The prevailing wind in the summer is the "Meltemi", blowing from the Northeast, Force 3-4, although occasionally in July and August wind blows stronger from a North-West direction with a force 4-6 and dies at the end of September. The Sporades Islands hug the east coast of central Greece. Beautiful white sandy beaches, unspoiled anchorages, ancient ruins and abundant sea life, will offer you a sense of exploration and independence. So, let the beauty of the islands, forests, beaches, villages, churches and castles take you on a journey back in time. Our base, which is about 15 minutes from Skiathos airport, is an ideal starting point, for a journey to explore the Sporades and the coast of northern Greece.
1 week itinerary from Skiathos
1st Day Skiathos Marina check-in at 17:00
2nd Day Skopelos Island 20 NM
3rd Day Linaria (Skiros Island) 42 NM
4th Day Paignio (Kira Panagia island) 40 NM
5th Day Patitiri (Alonissos Island) 13 NM
6th Day Koukounaries (Skiathos Island) 25 NM
7th Day Skiathos Marina 6 NM
8th Day Check-out at 9:00
2 week itinerary from Skiathos
1st Day Skiathos Marina check-in at 17:00
2nd Day Skopelos 20 NM
3rd Day Patitiri (Alonissos Island) 7 NM
4th Day Linaria (Skiros Island) 37 NM
5th Day Paignio (Kira Panagia) 40 NM
6th Day Porto Koufo 40 NM
7th Day Kalithea (Halkidiki) 23 NM
8th Day Porto Carras (Halkidiki) 22 NM
9th Day Zagora (Volos) 48 NM
10th Day Trikeri (Volos) 43 NM
11th Day Orei (Evia) 18 NM
12th Day Glifa (Volos) 6 NM
13th Day Koukounaries (Skiathos) 24 NM
14th Day Skiathos 6 NM
15th Day Check-out at 9:00