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A sailing holiday to the Sporades Islands with Seamaster is ideal for those seeking natural beauty and serene sailing. Located in the northwest Aegean, the Sporades are known for lush green landscapes, marine parks, and crystal-clear waters. Islands like Skiathos, Skopelos, and Alonissos offer a mix of charming harbors, pine-fringed beaches, and traditional Greek culture. The sailing conditions are calm and beginner-friendly, making it perfect for relaxed cruising. With Seamaster’s expert guidance, discover hidden coves, swim in turquoise bays, and enjoy the peaceful, untouched charm of this lesser-known island group.
Lush Landscapes
Balanced Winds
Remote, Natural Beauty
Authentic Greek charm
Seamaster Yachting really took care of us from beginning to end - the skipper was excellent and great fun, the boat perfect (and exactly as described) and the sights of Croatia stunning.
Sarah R
2022
A great family yachting holiday in Croatia. It was exactly as described and the service provided by the charter company was excellent. Would definitely book with them again.
Iona F
2022
A group of us booked a catamaran and it was just perfect - the organization, the boat itself with lots of space & great facilities. The skipper was superb, letting us know the best spots on the islands... Big thanks to Seamaster!
Verena N.
2024
Everything was great from transfer from/to airport, service at marina and yacht was in spot on condition. I would recommend to everyone who would want to go use Seamaster and I'm sure you will have an amazing time like me and all of my crew!
Vit B
2021
Yet another amazing trip with Seamaster! They always find us the ideal boat, even with last-minute plan changes. This time, travel restrictions redirected our long-awaited Sardinia adventure to the Ionian, but it was still an unforgettable week.
Ian B.
2022
Our holiday was brilliant. We had the best week. In particular, the crew were fantastic. The chef, Kim, was a very talented lady, and Aggolos the skipper and Dora were the nicest people. They really made our week special.
Susan S.
2022
We just returned from an unforgettable 40th birthday celebration (7 friends) in the Saronic Islands. It was pure freedom and escapism! We had no idea what to expect, but Tim Anderson assured us we'd have the time of our lives—and he was absolutely right!
Vicki G.
2022
We had an unforgettable experience, thanks to our amazing skipper… From sailing and letting us join in at our own pace to recommending delicious meals, securing the best sunset views, guiding us home after lively nights, and finding breathtaking spots to unwind—every moment was spectacular!
Lucy H.
2022
I’m compelled to email to say we are having a great week with Oz, our world-class skipper! Will give more feedback when I am back at home but in the meantime here’s a photo of us and Super-Oz...!
Derek W.
2024
Words cannot describe enough just how much we enjoyed our first sailing holiday to Croatia. We literally had the greatest time… our skipper was fabulous (Nik) and became part of the family. Nobody wanted to come home!
Helen W.
2024
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.
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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.