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Sporades Flotilla
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The Sporades is a chain of beautiful unspoilt islands lying off the eastern coast ofmainlandGreece.FromtheYachtbaseatLoutrakiontheidyllicholiday island of Skopelos, the Pelion Route ventures west into the sheltered Gulf ofVolos, in the shadow of the Pelion peninsula with its lush fertile hills, safe anchorages and timeless fishing villages. We visit sleepy Paleo Trikeri and historic Pegadi, from where Achilles set to sail forTroy. Our route back takes us to Koukounaries, famed for one of the Mediterranean’s best beaches.
Our Sporades Route sails east from Loutraki and explores outlying islands suchasAlonissos,withitsscenicharboursatPatitiriandSteniVala.Wehead for the uninhabited islands of Peristeri, Xero or, weather permitting, Pelagos – also known as Kyra Panaghia, with its single resident and herds of wild goats. Before returning to Loutraki, we visit the charming Islands capital of Skopelos and some of the beautiful sheltered bays, each with fine beaches and traditional tavernas.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Flotilla LeadYacht Support
Small Starter Pack of provisions
End cleaning, Bed linen, Shower Towels Diesel, Dinghy & Outboard, Airport transfers
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
Mooring & Park Entrance Fees, Flights
SU Paddleboards £120pw / Sea Kayak £60pw
Panagia
Amaliopolis Bay
Pigadhi
Koukounaries
Alonnisos
Stena Vala Patitira
Agnontas
Skopelos
Milina Bay
Vasiliko
Skiathos Loutraki Panormos
Travel: Regular flights to Skiathos depart on Fridays from the UK.Yacht Price includes return ferry transfer
to the yacht base at Loutraki on Skopelos.
Route
Dates
Sporades Route
17,31 May, 14, 28 Jun, 12, 26 Jul, 09, 23 Aug 06,20 Sep
Pelion Route
24 May, 07, 21 Jun, 05,19 Jul, 02,16, 20 Aug,13, 27 Sep
Sporades Route
Pelion Route
Friday
Arrivals and departures – Fly UK to Skiathos. And Transfer to the Yacht base Loutraki on Skopelos.
Friday
Arrivals and departures – Fly UK to Skiathos. Transfer to the base Loutraki on Skopelos
Saturday
Patitiri (18 nm) - Capital of Alonissos and an enchanting and timeless harbour. Tonight,enjoy a punch party on the quay before dinner.
Sturday
Koukounaries (12nm)-Sail to the lively island of Skiathos. Drop anchor on one of the beaches before a punch party and dinner ashore.
Sunday
Kyra Panagia (19 nm) – Anchor tonight under a star filled Sky near this beautiful island inhabited by the residents of the monastery.
Sunday
Paleo Trikeri (25 nm) – Sail into the gulf of Volos and to this gem of an island, Paleo Trikeri. Stop at ʻ‘Donkey Islandʼ’ to say hi!
Monday
Steni Vala (4 nm) – A pretty fishing village with a choice of good tavernas ashore.
Friday
Amaliopoli(10 nm) – The small town of Amaliopoli has some great tavernas to enjoy after a day on the water.
Tuesday
Skopelos Town (12 nm) – Capital of the island of the same name and a charming harbour town rising theatrically from the scenic harbour.
Tuesday
Orei, Evia (18 nm) – sail to the north coast of Evia island and visit this lively little resort with its ancient Acropolis guarding the harbour.
Wednesday
Free Sail Day
Loutraki (10 nm) – Time for drinks on board before a last night out.
Wednesday
Free Sail
Thursday
Thursday
Loutraki – a swimming stop and a leisurely sail back to the base.
Friday
Arrivals & departures - Two-week flotilla on independent sailing with rendez-vous at Skiathos.
Friday
Arrivals & departures. Two-week flotilla on independent sailing with rendez-vous at Skiathos
Qualifications: The Skipper must have RYA Day Skipper or an ICC.
Note: Greek sailing holidays: Routes may vary during the season according to weather and operating conditions.
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