THE SPORADES

For some years we have hoped to travel North to cruise the Sporades Islands and have been frustrated by the normal strong N Winds.

Whilst in Siros a unusual window of opportunity occurred with literally no wind forecast for a number of days. When  being asked" where are you going next" ?  we often reply "we will wait and see which way the wind blows". This time we saw which way the wind wasn't blowing and went for it !

The journey involved three long days of motoring. The first leg Siros to Andros, the second day Andros to Kimi on the Eastern shore of wild and rugged Evvoia and then on to Alonnisos the island situated in the midst of the Sporades chain.

Was it worth it ?  Undoubtedly. The islands,  lushly covered with green forests of trees, are stunning. we have in particular fallen in love with Skopelos.  this is the island where the movie Mama Mia was filmed.

We have so many photographs that we have taken and so we decided to just print them out and let them tell the story of these beautiful islands.  

        Until next time Mandy and Ray    

THE SPORADES

We had often looked at the chart and the pilot and wanted to visit The Sporades but the northerly winds prevented us, so this year when we found ourselves becalmed we put together a passage plan to visit the northern Aegean.

The View from Loutraki to Skiathos

on Skopolos

The church at the end of Skopolos town quay

The weather was lovely and the scenery beautiful we have spent the last 2 weeks cruising this group of islands. Skopolos is where some of the outside scenes from the film Mama Mia were filmed and Skopolos harbour is where they had the pontoon that they all jumped into the water it has been removed.

The hill top village of Loutraki

We have met up with a couple from home who are out here on holiday and have enjoyed Jo and Phills company.

the internet is very slow today so I shall sign off and tell you more next time

Mandy and Ray