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Sporades Islands
6 - 13 Sep - Adults: 6
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The Sporades Islands, an undiscovered and pristine sailing gem
Great for:
  • Off the beaten track

Situated north of Athens in the Aegean Sea, the Sporades Islands are renowned for sandy beaches, lively sailing, secluded bays and as the stunning backdrop to the movie 'Mamma Mia'. You will also find some of the most well-preserved nature reserves and might even be lucky enough to spot the endangered Mediterranean Monk Seal. From our base on Skiathos Island, you can sail this 24 island archipelago without fear of overcrowding - only four of the islands are permanently inhabited! Enjoy this seclusion on quiet anchorages, cooking your own meals under the stars and falling asleep to the sound of the sea lapping against your hull.

Sporades Islands Sailing Holidays that Guests Rave About
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September,2022

Once again we booked a week yacht charter in Greece (Sporades) with seamaster. Everything was smooth as always, comunication was clear and timely. The yacht was as expected for its age. Cracking sailing for 6 out of the 7 days on board. Now looking at options for next year.

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LP

September,2019

The holiday was everything we hoped for and more, the best ever! Seamaster offered excellent advice to ensure we chose the perfect itinerary and yacht and our skipper George really helped to make it extra special, he arranged the best tables at the best tavernas, in really beautiful places and the beaches he took us to were breathtaking. The whole week was really relaxed and just what we wanted. Already looking forward to our next adventure with Seamaster, and of course George!

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Barry Thomson

March,2021

We've booked with Seamasters twice now, and will use them again for our next bare-boat charter. Will, Tim and the team are great, and make the process easy, dealing with the charter companies, the flights and transfers etc. as well as providing much needed advice on matters such as insurance etc. They also provide some great documentation on the sailing areas, with great write-ups on the best places to visit, and tips on tricks on piloting the various harbours and marinas. On both occasions we travelled out, we were met with great charter companies, and all went smoothly. Looking forward to our next time. We were recommended this company by others, and I would certainly recommend them too.

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Sam G

September,2020

I have chartered four times over the last few years and have a further two charters planned.I have enjoyed excellent service from Tim and the team at Seamaster as well as from their yacht partners.The yachts are always as described and their advice on yacht type, locations and logistics has been spot on.I have used other brokers but now only use Seamaster.I look forward to many more years of chartering with Seamaster.

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Stephen

July,2023

Perfect sailing area, brilliantly equipped boat and a superb skipper - it could not have been better!

Our Sporades Islands Yacht Selection
Best for 6 people - 06 Sep - 13 Sep(Change)
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    Volos, Sporades Islands

    Lagoon 40 Compact Catamaran
    • 4 Cabins
    • 4 Toilets
    • 2024
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    £4,927£ 5796
    Including Boat only
    15% off
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    Volos, Sporades Islands

    Bali Catsmart Compact Catamaran
    • 4 Cabins
    • 2 Toilets
    • 2024
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    £5,176£ 6636
    Including Boat only
    22% off
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    Volos, Sporades Islands

    Excess 11 Compact Catamaran
    • 6 Cabins
    • 2 Toilets
    • 2023
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    £4,534£ 5334
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    15% off
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    Volos, Sporades Islands

    Lagoon 40 Compact Catamaran
    • 4 Cabins
    • 4 Toilets
    • 2023
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    £5,077£ 5972
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    15% off
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    Volos, Sporades Islands

    Excess 11 Compact Catamaran
    • 6 Cabins
    • 2 Toilets
    • 2022
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    £4,534£ 5334
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    Volos, Sporades Islands

    Lagoon 380 Compact Catamaran
    • 4 Cabins
    • 2 Toilets
    • 2016
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    £3,292£ 3872
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    Volos, Sporades Islands

    Bali Catsmart Medium Catamaran
    • 6 Cabins
    • 2 Toilets
    • 2024
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    £5,176£ 6636
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    22% off
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    Volos, Sporades Islands

    Lagoon 40 Medium Catamaran
    • 6 Cabins
    • 4 Toilets
    • 2021
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    £4,763£ 5292
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    10% off
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    Volos, Sporades Islands

    Lagoon 42 Medium Catamaran
    • 6 Cabins
    • 4 Toilets
    • 2024
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    £6,533£ 7686
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    15% off
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    Volos, Sporades Islands

    Bali 4.2 Medium Catamaran
    • 5 Cabins
    • 4 Toilets
    • 2023
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    £5,934£ 6981
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    15% off

What makes the Sporades Islands so Special

Off the beaten track haven
Off the beaten track haven

The Sporades Islands are some of the most remote and undeveloped destinations in all of Greece. Of the 24 islands in the archipelago only four are permanently inhabited and a large portion of the area lies within the Marine National Park of Alonnisos.

Outstanding natural beauty
Outstanding natural beauty

The Sporades Islands are host to many beautiful sights, including the geography, abundant wildlife and small Greek villages and towns. Primary is Alonnisos National Park, which was awarded its status due to “its great biological, ecological, aesthetic, scientific, geomorphological and pedagogical value”.

Exclusive Seamaster crew
Exclusive Seamaster crew

We are delighted to employ our own exclusive Seamaster skippers, hosts, and crew. They are friendly and professional with an unwavering focus on providing you with the best holiday possible!

Superb yachts and catamarans
Superb yachts and catamarans

Our boats in the Sporades Islands are generally modern and well-spec’d. Use our live availability and pricing tool to search, filter and book our portfolio of yachts and catamarans, which range from 10 years old to brand-new.

Sporades Islands sailing itineraries
  • 1 Week - Skiathos Route (Tsagkrada)
  • 1 Week - Volos Route (Kira Panagia)
1 Week - Skiathos Route (Tsagkrada)
Day 1 – Skiathos

Skiathos is the most developed island in the Sproades. The island istself is quite mountainous and is covered with large trees giving it a unusually green appearance given the climate. It’s said that the island is home to 62 beaches which is pretty impressive given the island only has an area of 19 square miles.

Day 2 – Panormos Bay (Skopelos Island)

Panormos means “every bay” as it’s protected from all sides. It’s fairly difficult to spot the entrance to the bay due to it being parallel with the bottom of Dhasis Island. The village within the bay is built on the site of an ancient town, some remains can still be seen on the beach.

Day 3 – Patitiri (Alonnisos Island)

The largest town on the Alonnisos is Patitiri and is also home to the largest harbour on the island. Until 1965 is was a relatively minor harbour which served the old town of Palia, but an earthquake made the old town uninhabitable meaning the whole town moved down the hill. It’s a good spot to visit if the Meltimi is strong as the harbour offers good shelter.

Day 4 – Kyra Panagia

This small island is one of the many in the area which doesn’t support a permanent population apart from a few monks from a small monastery on the east coast. The island is part of the NMPANS nature reserve and is another place you might spot the Mediterranean Monk Seal.

Day 5 – Skopelos (Skopelos Island)

Skopelos is the largest of the four main islands in the Sporades. It’s slightly bigger than Mykonos and significantly bigger than Santorini. The nearest inhabited islands are Skiathos to the west and Alonissos to the east. Due to a large number of natural springs the island is home to large olive groves, plum trees, almond and orange trees. The island is also famous in ancient history for the quality of its wine.

Day 6 – Koukounaries (Skiathos Island)

Koukounaries lies at the southwest end of Skiathos and is a large sandy bay. A forest reserve can be found behind the beach, beyond that you can find a lagoon which is connected to the sea by a small river which follows out into the little harbour. It’s a beautiful little spot which is worth exploring in your dinghy (an outboard would come in handy here).

Day 7 – Skiathos Town (Skiathos Island)

Skiathos town is the largest settlement on the island. Most of the town is made up of whitewashed houses and cobbled streets. In some areas of the town you can find some more ancient remains but the island isn’t steeped with history compared to some of its other Greek counterparts. The bustling waterfront is home to a large number of restaurants and bars and on occasion you may find an open air concerts going on.

Typical Sporades Islands Weather
Typical Sporades Islands Weather
May Weather 26°C Sea temp: 18°C

Warm days, cool evenings. Changeable weather improving

June Weather 31°C Sea temp: 23°C

Hot days, warm nights and generally calm conditions

July Weather 33°C Sea temp: 26°C

Hot and dry conditions with generally stronger winds

August Weather 33°C Sea temp: 26°C

Hot and dry conditions with generally stronger winds

September Weather 28°C Sea temp: 24°C

Warm days, warm nights, weather becoming changeable

October Weather 22°C Sea temp: 21°C

Warm days and nights with occasional stormy weather

April Weather 20°C Sea temp: 14°C

Warm days with chilly evenings changeable conditions

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Frequently Asked Questions

We have two bases in the Sporades Islands; Volos and Skiathos Island. Volos is on the Greek mainland while Skiathos is the primary island of the Sporades Island group.

Skiathos Island has the only airport in this area and is served by charter flights on Fridays only. Be aware that they do tend to be expensive, sometimes double that to Athens or Corfu. At the time of writing this, Thomson fly to Skiathos from London airports, Manchester, Newcastle and East Midlands. There are direct flights to Volos with easyJet from London Gatwick on a Saturday, making this the most convenient option for flights to the Sporades Islands area.

The predominant wind in the Sporades is the ‘Meltemi, a north/north easterly wind that blows throughout the summer. During peak season the Meltemi blows around the Force 5-6 (fresh-strong winds), though early and later in the season it does die off. Early and late season, May and October, you’ll find temperatures in the early to mid-twenties. During peak summer temperatures get up to the mid 30s.

At the timing of writing this for the 2024 season, there are no mooring fees in the Sporades region.

For charters in Greece, you must have an ICC (International Certificate of Competence). Those with an RYA Day Skipper, or above, can apply to the RYA for an ICC with no additional assessments required. If you don’t have or don’t want to get an ICC, you can sail with an RYA Yacht Master certificate.

As a dynamic yacht charter agency headquartered in the United Kingdom, we take pride in offering expert guidance and fantastic deals on Mediterranean sailing vacations. We look forward to arranging your next sun-soaked sailing adventure!

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