Sailing the Sporades Islands Greece Sea TV Sailing Channel
February 10, 2026 · 2 min · 3K views · Greece
Sailboat navigating choppy waters near rugged Sporades coastline
What this video covers
The Sporades Islands — Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos, and Skiros — form a compact chain in the northwestern Aegean, northeast of Evia, with two-to-three-hour passages between islands and no overnight sails required.0:17 Most charters base out of Volos on the mainland, reached by flying into Thessaloniki and driving south; Volos offers provisioning, fuel, and a large charter fleet.0:49 Summer winds are dominated by the Meltemi, a northerly that builds around midday and eases at night — when it strengthens, south-facing coasts on Skopelos provide shelter, while Alonissos offers limited options and requires advance planning.1:15 Wind accelerates through the straits between islands, and many small islets carry reefs and rocks close aboard, demanding constant chart attention.1:33 Skiathos is the busiest and most chaotic harbor; the recommendation is to start at Skopelos to settle in before moving on.1:59 Skiros lies 23–25 nautical miles southeast of Alonissos, farther from the main chain.0:34 Med mooring and bay anchoring are standard throughout the group.1:51 Checking the forecast twice daily is the core operational discipline for the area.2:07
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