The Sporades Travel Guide
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Little mentioned in Mythology or history, the Sporades confidently rely on their great natural beauty to attract visitors. Some locals poetically claim them to be the handful of colored pebbles the gods were left with after creating the world, and as an afterthought, they flung them over the northwestern Aegean.
The Sporades Hotels
Accommodations reflect the pace of tourism on each particular island: Skopelos has a fair number of hotels, Skiathos a huge number, but there are far fewer...read more
The Sporades Restaurants
Eating and drinking out in the Sporades is as much about savoring the ambience as consuming the fresh island food. But ask your waiter for suggestions about...read more
Things To Do in The Sporades
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The Sporades
- $1649 & up -- Greek Islands 8-Night Escape w/Air & Ferry go-today
- $699 & up -- Oceanview: Roundtrip Venice Cruise Royal Caribbean
- Albania, Macedonia & Beyond IExplore
- Greece Experience — $3,125 IExplore
- $549 & up -- Last Minute: Greek Islands and Turkey Cruise — $549 Royal Caribbean
The Sporades Experiences
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Sun-and-Fun Skiathos: Thousands of international sunseekers head here to enjoy famous beaches and then work on their neon tans in the buzzing... Read more
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You'll hit a Beach Blanket Bingo at any of the blonde beaches of the Sporades. With their crystal-clear waters, they make an excellent retreat... Read more
News & Features
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Restaurants, Wine & Cocktails
Author and Greek culinary guru Henriette Lazaridis Power peels back the curtain on some of the best Greek... Read more
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Trip Ideas
Honeymoons are the chance to take the adventure of a lifetime.... Read more
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Hotels
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