Brief presentation of the Sporades itinerary DayDestinationMiles1 Athens – Chalkida 91 2 Chalkida – Trikeri 67 3 Trikeri – Skiathos 25 4 Skiathos – Skopelos 22 5 Skopelos – Alonissos 32 6 Alonissos – Skyros 41 7 Skyros – Athens 107

day 1 / 91 miles Athens – Chalkida / 91 miles Chalkida The capital of Evia (Euboea), Chalkida, has been the capital since antiquity. Today, Chalkida is a modern town with lots of shops, banks, bars and restaurants. In Chalkida you can visit an interesting archaeological museum, the 15 th century fortress and the ruins of ancient temples. The beach of Chalkida is famous for its beauty and entertaining facilities.

day 2 Chalkida – Trikeri / 67 miles Trikeri A small fishing island Trikeri is situated at the foot of the Pelion peninsula in the Pagasitic Gulf. There are no roads on Trikeri Island and transport is by foot, donkey or boat. Trikeri has a Monastery, some houses, a few taverns and beautiful beaches.

day 3 Trikeri – Skiathos / 25 miles Skiathos Skiathos is a green island located between Skopelos and Volos Town. It is one of the most well organized Greek Islands and has all the tourist facilities. Even though Skiathos is a small island it has over 60 beaches all sandy including Koukounaries, Agia Paraskevi and Lalaria.

day 4 Skiathos – Skopelos / 22 miles Skopelos Skopelos is the largest island in the Sporades after Skyros. It lies between Skiathos and Alonissos. Skopelos is a beautiful forested island with lovely beaches, many churches and a traditional architecture. Some of the most popular Skopelos beaches are Stafilos, Velanio, Milia and Panormos.

day 5 Skopelos – Alonissos / 32 miles Alonissos Alonissos is a beautiful, green island situated in the northernwest of the Aegean Sea. It’s a well-known refuge for the Mediterranean seal. Here we suggest visiting the Cave of the Cyclops and Sporades Marine Park. The most beautiful beach of the island is Milia. Other beaches are Patitiri, Rousoum, Gialos and Platsoukia Alonissos is a beautiful, green island situated in the northernwest of the Aegean Sea. It’s a well-known refuge for the Mediterranean seal. Here we suggest visiting the Cave of the Cyclops and Sporades Marine Park. The most beautiful beach of the island is Milia. Other beaches are Patitiri, Rousoum, Gialos and Platsoukia.

day 6 Alonissos – Skyros / 41 miles Skyros Skyros is the largest but quietest of the Sporades Islands. It is one of the most beautiful islands of Greece that has a lot to offer to the visitors. The island is popular for archaeological monuments and religious sights. We suggest visiting the Venetian Castle, the folk Art and Archaeological Museums and the Monasteries of Saint George and Dimitrios. There are many beautiful beaches on the island the most popular of which are Molos, Magazia, Gyrismata and Acherounes.

day 7 Skyros – Athens / 107 miles Athens Athens, the capital of Greece, is the birthplace of Western civilization. Athens is a city with a wide variety of things to see and do. The first place you should visit is, of course, the Parthenon. Other archaeological sites include the agora, the market, with the temple to Hephaistos, the temple to Zeus and the arch of Hadrian. At the Syntagma Square you can visit the Tomb of the Unknown soldier. The colorful Plaka neighborhood is also worth a visit. Athens is also famous for its nightlife. The most popular beaches are in Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza, Nea Makri, Crysi Akti, Lagonisi, Kavouri and Alimos.