| Are you planning your sailing holiday in Greece? Then | | | | Meanwhile the Alonissos Island is for vacationers who |
| the Sporades Islands is the perfect place for you. It is | | | | wanted to have rest and tranquility. The island has |
| located along the Pelion Peninsula in the Aegean Sea. | | | | been characterized from the group because of its |
| At present, the islands have became a popular tourist | | | | quietness. It is located at the center of the Sporades |
| destination because of its dappled pine forests. Aside | | | | Islands. This is the sanctuary of the rare Mediterranean |
| from this, it also has one of the country's cleanest and | | | | monk seals. |
| bluest coastal beaches. | | | | A sailing holiday in Greece is a wonderful experience |
| The four main islands attract different types of crowd. | | | | when you are in Sporades Islands. Also, a handful of |
| For instance, the island of Skiathos is the favorite | | | | ports can be used during your sailing holiday. These |
| destination of party animals and young hippies because | | | | include the Skyros' Linaria port, Alonissos' Patitiri port, |
| of its intense nightlife (from discos and music bars) and | | | | Skopelos port, and the Skiathos port. There are also |
| beautiful beaches. In fact, the island boasts as having | | | | secondary harbors such as the Steni Vala port and |
| the most stunning beaches in the Mediterranean. Aside | | | | the Loutraki port that can be used. |
| from this, Skiathos also has dazzling coves. | | | | Alonissos main port and capital town is Patitiri. This is |
| On the other hand, the island of Skopelos is for tourists | | | | also one of the most populated islands in the |
| who wanted to see Greece's typical quality; that is, the | | | | Sporades. At present, Patitiri now is not what it used to |
| country and people's natural way of life. Skopelos | | | | be. The old Patitiri was destroyed in 1965 when a |
| offers its visitors with historical and traditional tourist | | | | powerful earthquake hit the island. There are many |
| spots. Some of these include the Skopelos Town port | | | | interesting stuffs in the island. These include its |
| (which has a beautiful and paved street) and the | | | | whitewashed streets, unique marble formations, and |
| Glossa. On the island's wooded interior are its aged | | | | pine forest. Several beaches, cafes, and restaurants |
| stone houses and historical monasteries. This forested | | | | are also in Patitiri. |
| area was once the island's center of its prune industry. | | | | |