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Skiathos
A Sporades island with pine forests and sandy coves, Skiathos draws beachgoers to Koukounaries, sailors along its coastline, and evening crowds to tavernas and a compact port town.
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Skopelos
A pine‑covered island in the Northern Sporades, Skopelos draws visitors for sheltered beaches, sailing, and its stone-built Chora with narrow alleys and tavernas serving fresh seafood.
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Alonnisos
Alonnisos, in the Northern Sporades, borders Greece’s national marine park and attracts divers, boaters and wildlife watchers seeking Mediterranean monk seals, clear waters and quiet Chora streets.
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Skyros
Skyros, a Sporades island, pairs rocky interior villages-Chora and its Kastro-with sandy coves and local crafts. Visitors take ferries, sample island cheese and seafood, and explore mule paths and stone chapels.
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Skiathos
Blue boats cluster in Skiathos town’s harbor; visitors use it as a launch for Koukounaries and nearby coves, dine in seaside tavernas, and wander narrow alleys flanked by bougainvillea and small cafés.
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Sporades at a Glance
The Sporades are lush, forested Aegean islands of turquoise coves and ‘Mamma Mia’ scenery, far greener than the bare Cyclades.
Why go / don’t miss: the beaches of Skiathos, the clifftop church and ‘Mamma Mia’ backdrops of Skopelos, the wild marine park around Alonnisos, and remote, traditional Skyros.
Areas: Skiathos (beaches and nightlife), Skopelos (green and pretty), Alonnisos (nature) - and the separate, farther Skyros.
Getting around: fly into Skiathos; ferries link the northern three; Skyros is reached separately from Evia.
When to go: Jun-Sep for the sea; July-August busiest.
Where to stay: Skiathos or Skopelos as a base.
Dining: fresh fish, plums and local cheese; Skopelos is known for its cheese pies.
Local tips: the Alonnisos Marine Park is Europe’s largest, protecting the rare Mediterranean monk seal.
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Euboea
Greece's second-largest island with varied coastline and mountains
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Skyros
Greek Aegean island with traditional villages and beaches
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Skopelos
Green Sporades island known for pine-covered hills
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Skiathos
Greek island known for beaches and pine-covered hills
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Alonnisos
Sporades island with marine park and secluded beaches
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Kyra Panagia
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Peristera
Small Greek island in the Aegean Sea
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Dirfi
Mountain on Euboea island, highest local summit