Sporades Islands holidays

What can you find on a Sporades Islands holiday that you won’t find elsewhere?

Nature lovers will find Nirvana on the island of Alonissos and in the waters that surround its shores. The National Marine Park of Alonissos Northern Sporades is the largest protected marine area in Europe, home to dolphins, sea turtles and rare Mediterranean monk seals. Swimming, snorkelling and diving are all a delight in the marine park, which also encompasses some of the uninhabited Sporades Islands where idyllically isolated beaches await. While much of the park is off-limits to visitors to preserve the natural beauty of the area, a boat trip with a local guide is your passport to the wonders of the wilderness. If you aren’t already in awe of the ocean, its wildlife and the rich ecosystem it supports, you will be once you drop anchor off Alonissos.

Who are the Sporades Islands best for?

Like many Greek islands, the Sporades have something to tempt every traveller. Year-round sunshine, some of Europe’s finest beaches and a welcome from the locals that’s as warm as the weather are what you’d expect from a holiday in Greece – but the Sporades Islands offer something extra special. Something a little off the beaten track, yet still encapsulating the comfort and ease of a classic Mediterranean holiday (fine restaurants, swimmable seas, boutique hotels). A Sporades Islands holiday is for those who want a sunshine break with a slower pace. Those seeking somewhere you can still unearth unspoilt nature and quieter stretches of sand. And the Sporades are perfectly placed for an island-hopping Aegean adventure, so don’t worry if you can’t pick a favourite. Visit all four to see the best of these Greek glories.