Catamaran CharterGreece
— Route · 7 days · one-way
Catamaran charter route · Sporades

Volos
via Skopelos.

Catamaran charter Greece — 7-day Volos & Skopelos Sporades route. Pelion peninsula, Skiathos, Alonissos Marine Park, gentle Aegean north winds.

Card image
The route

Day-by-day route

Click any pin on the map or any day in the Route summary below to see the daily stop, narrative, and photos.

Trikeri
Day 1

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 – early October (peak Jun & Sep)

Duration

7 days · Sat – Sat

Departure

Volos

Sailing area

Sporades

Route summary

Click any day to jump back to the map and see its photos, narrative, and mooring tip.

Plan this route

Browse Sporades catamarans

See available boats for these dates

All Sporades routes

Compare other route variations

Customise this route

Adjust dates, group size & boat

Get a tailored quote

Reply within hours, no obligation

The full story

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.

Day 1 / 7
Trikeri
1
Day 1

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.

Koukounaries
2
Day 2

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.

Alonissos
3
Day 3

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.

Kira Panagia
4
Day 4

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.

Skopelos
5
Day 5

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.

Kiriaki
6
Day 6

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.

Volos
7
Day 7

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.

— Plan your week

Sail this route — we'll match a catamaran to it.

Send dates, group size and preferred catamaran style. A broker replies with a tailored quote within hours.

Get a quote →See catamarans in Volos