The Sporades islands are geographically located between the Greek mainland and the Greek islands of North-Eastern Aegean, almost in the center of the Aegean Sea. These four small islands have a special character each and an amazing nature.
Where is Sporades islands
The most popular island of Sporades Greece for your holidays and much frequented by the youth is Skiathos, while Skopelos and Alonissos have more family atmosphere but still gorgeous beaches. The least known but equally beautiful island of Sporades is Skyros, with a picturesque capital town, secluded beaches, and interesting sightseeing. This Sporades islands travel guide will give you all the necessary information to organize your holiday in Greece.
The island group of Sporades islands is located on the southeast of Mount Pelion, in the northwestern side of the Aegean Sea. It actually consists of four Greek islands and few uninhabited islets that form the Marine Park of North Aegean Sea. The most popular is Skiathos island. Our Sporades islands travel guide will give you all the necessary information to understand this region of Greece.
Sporades Map
The most popular island of Sporades is Skiathos, famous for the lovely sandy beaches and the intense nightlife.
Skopelos and Alonissos are less popular beaches, but they amaze visitors with the green landscape and the relaxing coves. Skiathos and Skopelos were also the islands where scenes for the Hollywood movie Mamma Mia (2008) were shot.
Skyros is the least famous island of the group, mostly due to its distance from the rest Sporades and the sparse transportation. It is a beautiful place for relaxing, family vacations away from large crowds. According to mythology, Skyros was the island where king Theseus was assassinated and also where Achilles went to hide to avoid the Trojan War. Eventually, Ulysses and few other Greeks found him and convinced him to participate in the expedition.
