Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Evia & the Sporades
Why Go?
Evia (Εύβοια) and the four Sporades islands (Οι Σποράδες) remain largely off the beaten
island path, though two bridges at Halkida join Evia to the mainland. But away from its
commercial hub of Halkida, the pace slows as the landscape stretches out, dotted by hill-
top monasteries, small farms, vineyards and not a few curious goats.
The Sporades ('scattered ones') seem like extensions of the forested Pelion Peninsula,
and, in fact, they were joined in prehistoric times. Skiathos, easily the most developed of
the group, claims the sandiest beaches in the Aegean. Low-key Skopelos kicks back with
a postcard-worthy harbour and forest meadows. Remote Alonnisos anchors the National
Marine Park of the Northern Sporades. Skyros, the southernmost of the chain, is known
for its culinary and artistic traditions that date from Byzantine times when these islands
were home to rogues and pirates.
When to Go
Feb & Mar
Carnival season keeps things warm with plenty of merrymaking.
Apr & May
Spring is in the air and Easter festivities linger long into the night.
Jun & Sep
Perfect temperatures and clear skies - ideal hiking conditions.
Best Places to Eat
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Dina's Amfilirion Restaurant (
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Taverna-Ouzerie Kabourelia (
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)
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Nastas Ouzerie (
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)
