Volos
via Skopelos.
Catamaran charter Greece — 7-day Volos & Skopelos Sporades route. Pelion peninsula, Skiathos, Alonissos Marine Park, gentle Aegean north winds.
Day-by-day route
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Volos → Trikeri Island
Cast off from Volos and sail down the Pagasetic Gulf to Trikeri Island — pine-scented anchorages and a sleepy fishing community. About 22 nm; gentle thermal N breeze.
Distance
17 NM
Sailing
~3.4h at 5 kn
Route at a glance
Best season
May – October
Duration
7 days · Sat – Sat
Departure
Volos
Sailing area
Sporades
Route summary
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Day-by-day journey
Named anchorages, restaurants, and route notes for every leg of the week — written by sailors who've actually run this passage.
Volos → Trikeri Island
Start in Volos, the doorway to the Pelion Peninsula, where mountain air carries stories of centaurs. Anchor at Trikeri Island, a paradise of pine-scented peace, sail into the Pagasetic Gulf passing rich cliffs. Swim in the sparkling waters of the harbor, then climb to the white-washed Panagia Evangelistria Monastery, which glows at nightfall. At a coastal taverna, dine on saganaki shrimp while the lights of fishing boats glitter like far-off stars.
Things to do
Swim the clear water of Trikeri harbour
Hike up to Panagia Evangelistria Monastery
Saganaki shrimp at a coastal taverna
Dinghy to Palio Trikeri ghost village
Watch the fishing fleet head out at dusk
Mooring tip
Stern-to on Trikeri Island quay (free, small fishing community — leave space for trawlers). Anchor in Vathoudi Bay (5–7 m sand) for a quieter overnight. Sheltered from N.
Trikeri Island → Koukounaries
Then glide north to Koukounaries, the golden gem of Skiathos, where a crescent of powdered sand meets a pine forest. Dive into the cerulean embrace of the Aegean or paddle to Banana Beach for sunbathing. Wander the cobblestone streets of Skiathos Town as evening sets, where ouzo runs freely in vibrant mezedopoleia and bougainvillea pours over whitewashed walls.
Things to do
Swim the powder-sand lagoon at Koukounaries
SUP to neighbouring Banana Beach
Walk the cobbled lanes of Skiathos Town
Mezedopoleia hop in the old town
Sundowner near Bourtzi peninsula
Mooring tip
Anchor off Koukounaries (5–7 m sand, S-exposed) for a swim, then move to Skiathos Marina for the night (lazy lines, fee, full facilities). Marina is bombproof.
Koukounaires → Tzortzi Bay (Alonissos)
Sail east toward Alonissos' rocky coast's secret cove, Tzortzi Bay. Anchor in the safe waters of Marine Park, diving to spot old shipwrecks or snorkelling next to energetic seals Under a star canopy, feast on astakos makaronada (lobster pasta) from the mountaintop village of Chora, where stone roads run alongside artisan workshops.
Things to do
Anchor in Tzortzi Bay (Marine Park zone)
Snorkel the marked Marine Park reefs
Hike up to Old Alonissos / Chora
Lobster pasta at a Patitiri taverna
Look for monk seals at distance
Mooring tip
Tzortzi Bay anchorage 8–12 m sand, sheltered from N. Marine Park speed limit 6 kn within 1 nm. Pick up a mooring buoy if available; otherwise anchor on a sand patch only.
Tzortzi Bay → Kira Panagia
Cruise to Kira Panagia, an unspoiled island where Byzantine monasteries cling to rocks above private beaches. Kayak to the Blue Cave, where sunshine paints the walls blue, from Planitis Bay, whose waters reflect the heavens. Drop anchor there. With locals, forage wild oregano; then, cook fresh-caught bream on deck; the breeze smells thyme.
Things to do
Pick up a Marine Park mooring in Planitis
Kayak to the Blue Cave
Hike to the 12th-century monastery
Forage wild oregano with the islanders
Cook fresh fish on deck at anchor
Mooring tip
Marine Park rules: pick up a marked mooring buoy in Planitis Bay — no anchoring outside designated zones. No quay, no shops. Bombproof from N, exposed to S.
Kira Panagia → Skopelos
Set off for Skopelos, the Sporades' "Green Queen". Swim at Kastani Beach, well-known for Mamma Mia! glory, and visit Dock in Glossa, a community of terracotta rooftops and flowing gardens. Discover the Agios Ioannis Chapel from the 14th century, located on a sea stack, then toast with plum wine from a hillside taverna gazing out over the Aegean.
Things to do
Swim at Kastani (Mamma Mia!) Beach
Visit the Agios Ioannis sea-stack chapel
Walk Glossa village above Loutraki
Plum-wine tasting at a hillside taverna
Dinner on Skopelos Town quay
Mooring tip
Stern-to on Skopelos Town quay (free, lazy lines patchy, fills early August). Loutraki on the W coast is the calmer alternative if N wind kicks. Bow-anchor required.
Skopelos → Agia Kiriaki
Then drift south to Agia Kiriaki, a calm harbor with verdant hills around a pebble beach. Snorkel in waters so pure you will count every rock or walk across olive trees to a secret chapel. Dine ashore on spanakopita and honey-drizzled yogurt, the waves softly lapping as dusk fireflies flutter.
Things to do
Snorkel the clear water off the pebble beach
Walk through olive groves to the chapel
Watch the traditional caique boatbuilders
Spanakopita and honey yogurt taverna dinner
Stargaze with zero village lights
Mooring tip
Stern-to on Agia Kiriaki fishing quay (free, very small — leave space for caiques). Anchor in the bay (5–7 m sand) as backup. Sheltered from N; exposed to S.
Agia Kiriaki → Volos
Go back to Volos and relish a last dip at Agios Ioannis Beach, where golden sand is kissed by blue waves. Dock with the sun setting over Mount Pelion, then celebrate your journey over grilled octopus and tsipouro from a seaside ouzeri. Let the charm of the Sporades—wild settings, crystalline waves, and the coziness of island smiles—stay on your skin like salt.
Things to do
Last swim at Agios Ioannis Beach
Sunset photo of Mount Pelion
Grilled octopus & tsipouro at a Volos ouzeri
Walk the Volos waterfront promenade
Refuel before docking
Mooring tip
Volos has a marina and a town quay — stern-to on the marina pontoon for full facilities (lazy lines, water, electricity). Bombproof inside the gulf in any wind.
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