A sailing trip is a unique holiday experience and a perfect way to get to know beautiful sandy beaches and otherwise inaccessible secluded bays, as well as enjoy great moments of relaxation. Skiathos is an ideal destination for a sailing holiday.
You can rent a boat of your choice and use the islands as your base to explore a wide selection of the islands in the Sporades. Take a day or a week-long trip and visit Skopelos, Alonissos, Skyros, or small islands such as Arkos, Paristera, and Tsougrias or more than 20 rocky islets.
You can enjoy the natural beauty of the scenery where green landscapes rich in biodiversity almost touch crystal clear blue waters. You will see dolphins, enjoy swimming in the Blue Cave, and if you are lucky you will see Loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) in the waters around Skopelos which is their breeding ground, and also Mediterranean Monk Seals (Monachus Monachus) on the charming islet of Planitis to the north of Alonissos. Eastern Skopelos and Alonissos are part of the National Marine Park.
Throughout the summer the winds are more moderate than in the central Aegean and in July and August, the months with the strongest winds, the wind speeds in the area around the Sporades do not exceed 4-5 Beaufort, providing ideal sailing conditions.
In the case of North-Eastern Meltemi, you can find shelter off the west coast of Tsougria island. Magical Koukounaries is sheltered in all weathers but anchorages are limited. At Xanemos, Mega Gialos, and Lalaria you can find shelter from west to north winds but you must pay attention to the depth and the rocks.
In the summer, the marina section of Skiathos port is sheltered in all weathers. There you can find whatever provisions you need including medical supplies. If your boat has been damaged, there are “Karnagia” (small shipyards with dry docks) for boats up to 15m long and 2m overall draft. Engine and electrical repairs and spare parts can be dealt with in the same place.
