Discover the sporades with a sailing yacht

DISCOVER THE SPORADES………….

WITH A SAILING YACHT

The North Sporades, or simply the Sporades (Σποράδες), group of islands is maybe the second most popular cruising area in the Aegean after the Cyclades Their name comes from the the Greek word σπόρος (seed) because they seem to be scattered like seeds across the NW Aegean.

Unlike the Cyclades cruising conditions here are less demanding with milder winds and seas. Also, unlike the barren Cyclades the Sporades are green and lush with many deep coves suitable for anchorage.

DISCOVER THE SPORADES………….

WITH A SAILING YACHT

ROUTE 1: Skiathos - Skiathos 1st Day •Skiathos Marina - Arrival day.

•After taking over your boat, depending on the time of your arrival, you can visit Corfu town (7 km. away), rest, go for a swim or -time permitting- set sails.

•Skiathos despite the fact that it is a small island has many things to see. To Skiathos Town is the old city with a small maze of streets and traditional houses. In the town of Skiathos is impeccably preserved home of Papadiamantis born and lived on the island. On the waterfront there is also Bourtzi, a small peninsula to the port used by the Venetians as a citadel and remains untouched by the 13th century with walls and cannons. Skiathos has rich vegetation and beaches with the best known KoukounariesThe Banana, The Small and Large AselinoThe Great Sand, The Lalaria etc. The island has many old churches and monasteries. Listed seven monasteries.

•Overnight at the Marina.

DISCOVER THE SPORADES………….

WITH A SAILING YACHT

2nd Day •Embarkation from Skiathos to Trikeri. Sailing distance 26 nautical miles, about 3, 5 hours.

• Trikeri is a small Fisherman’s island on the southern edge of the Pagasitic Gulf, only about 12 nautical miles from the port of Volos. At the top of the hill is the monastery of the Virgin Mary dating from 1825. The island's attractions include the church of Ai-Yiannis dating from 1786. Archaeological finds indicate that the area was inhabited since Mycenaean times. The beaches are inviting you to a magical journey inexhaustible freshness.

•Overnight in Trikeri.

3rd Day •Departure from Trikeri to Loutraki on Skopelos Island. Sailing distance 32 nautical miles, about 4, 5 hours. You can stop for swim in the famous beach of Koukounaries on Skiathos.

• Skopelos is a beautiful island with old traditional whitewashed houses, with huge flowers and pots full of churches covered with forests. The island has 360 churches. The landscape is dramatic, with high mountains and deep valleys. The country you can visit the Folk Museum or walk through the old town. Starting from the left edge of the harbour to the sea, there are some stairs leading up to the old fortress. The climbing is beautiful, with many small churches and old houses. All the beaches of Skopelos are pebbly except the Limnonari.

•Overnight in Loutraki (Skopelos).

DISCOVER THE SPORADES………….

WITH A SAILING YACHT

4th Day • Departure from Loutraki (Skopelos) to Patitiri on Alonisos Island. Sailing distance about 2, 5 hour, 16 nautical miles.

•The capital of Alonissos Patitiri may not be too graphic, but there are many nice shops and restaurants there to visit. The folklore museum is very interesting, with finds from all periods. What you really need to see is the old village. Small streets, shops and cafes very picturesque, and the view spectacular. From here you can see many of the neighboring islands, and endless views of the Aegean. Alonissos is also surrounded by the only national marine park in Greece, if you're lucky, you'll see dolphins, seals, turtles in one of the excursions organized by local boats.

•Overnight in Alonisos.

5th Day •Departure from Patitiri (Alonisos) to Kyra Panagia / South Bay. Sailing distance about 2 hours, 13, 5 nautical miles.

• Kyra Panagia is the largest of the deserted islands. Today the island is owned by the monastery of Great Lavra on Mount Athos, and owes its name to the monastery. On the southeastern side of the island is the monastery, built in 1100. From the monastery you have an amazing overlook to the sea and it looks more like a small fortress, recalling the times when pirates ravaged the region. Two large natural bays available to Kyra Panagia: Saint-Pierre to the west and the Planet on the east site of the island. The sheltered bay of St. Peter's was at the Byzantine a mooring place for navy ships and some of them permanently anchored to the bottom of the bay. There is a shipwreck which is still unexplored by archaeologists. .

•Overnight in Kyra Panagia.

DISCOVER THE SPORADES………….

WITH A SAILING YACHT

6th Day •Departure from Kyra Panagia (South Bay) Skopelos Main Port. Sailing distance about 2 hours, 15 nautical miles. You can stop for swim in Peristera or in Alonisos.

•Overnight in Skopelos.

7th Day •Departure from Skopelos to Skiathos.

Sailing distance about 3, 5 hours, 23 nautical miles.

•You can stop for swim in Panormos on Skopelos Island. In the night you will have the change to enjoy the nightlife in Skopelos Town.

•Overnight at the Marina.

8th Day •Check out at 09:00 a clock.

DISCOVER THE SPORADES………….

WITH A SAILING YACHT

Prices: •Bavaria 49 (5 cabins/ 10 pax + 3 WC) = high season 4.010€/ middle season 3.310€/ low season 2.050€/ off season 1.400€ •Beneteau Oceanis 46 (4 cabins/ 8-10 pax + 2WC) = high season 3.780€/ middle season 3.250€/ low season 2.150€/ off season 1.260€ •Cyclades 43.4 (4 cabins/ 9 pax + 2 WC) = high season 3.100€/ middle season 2.800€/ low season 2.400€ /off season 2.000€ •Bavaria 40 Cruiser (3 cabins/ 7 pax + 2 WC) = high season 2.520€/ middle season 2.150€/ low season 1.640€/ off season 980€

* Please notice that upon request we can offer you any other Yachts.

Charter fees include: •Charter of the Yacht for one week •VAT •Yacht equipment & insurance •Bed linen & towels •Cooking gas •First & last night at the marina/port •Autopilot •Dinghy & outboard engine •Brokers/Agents commission of 15% Not included in the price are: •Food & drinks •Water •Fuel about Euro 200 to Euro 400 depending on the size of the yacht and the use of sail & the weather.

•Marina & port fees •Sipper Euro 140 per day + food •Hostess Euro 120 per day + food •Final cleaning Euro 25 per cabin.