Sporades Beaches

Information about the Beaches in Sporades islands, in Greece but also information about beaches in many islands of the group: The island group of the Sporades, located on the northwestern Aegean Sea, are famous for their relaxing atmosphere and the beautiful sandy beaches. The most popular island of Sporades, Skiathos, has large sandy beaches and many of them are organized with beach bars, water sports centers, and other tourist facilities. Some of those are ranked among the top beaches in the Greek islands.

Koukounaries, Banana, Agia Paraskevi, and Vromolimnos are amazing Sporades beaches with crystal water. Generally, the most popular beaches in Skiathos are located on the southern side, while the northern side is more secluded and more affected by winds. An amazing beach in Skiathos is also Lalaria, with pure exotic water, but it can be accessed only by boat.

The rest islands of Sporades, Skopelos, Alonissos, and Skyros, are not as popular as Skiathos, but they have lovely beaches to relax. Surrounded by lush greenery, these three Greek islands are more family-oriented. These beaches in the Sporades are not that tourist developed, but they stand out for the crystal water. From Alonissos, there is also a tour boat that goes to the secluded islands of the North Aegean Marine Park, where visitors can swim in totally isolate beaches.

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List of the best 5 beaches in the Sporades

The common characteristics of Sporades beaches are the green surroundings and the crystal water. Discover our suggestions on the most beautiful beaches in the Sporades: Koukounaries in Skiathos, Stafylos in Skopelos, and more.

Koukounaries beach

Koukounaries beach

Koukounaries is the most famous beach in Skiathos island. Located on the southern side, this is a large bay with soft golden sand and surrounded by green pine trees. Koukounaries gets very popular in high season and there are some beach bars and restaurants along the beach to enjoy some relaxing moments. To go to Koukounaries, there is a bus and boat from Skiathos Town.

Lalaria beach

Lalaria beach

Only reachable by boat from the port of the capital, Lalaria is situated on the north-eastern tip of the island and is a dream-like place of incredible beauty with huge white cliffs rising out of the clear deep blue sea.

Panormos beach

Panormos beach

Located on the southeastern side of Skopelos island, Panormos is a large beach with soft white pebbles and fantastic water. With a relaxing atmosphere and green surroundings, this is a great beach for families with kids and generally people looking for nice moments in nature. Some studios and taverns also line up the beach of Panormos.

Stafylos Beach

Stafylos beach

Located on the southern side of Skopelos island, Stafylos beach took its name from the Greek word ''stafyli'' which means grape, as the region was rich in vineyards in ancient times. This is a nice bay with green surroundings and crystal, blue-green water. Some apartments and traditional taverns line up the beach, creating a beautiful environment to relax.

Agios Dimitrios beach

Agios Dimitrios beach

Agios Dimitrios is a large beach on the northern side of Alonissos island. Part of the beach is organized with sunbeds and umbrellas, which makes it a great place for relaxation. White pebbles cover this large beach that distinguishes by the crystal waters and the beautiful green surroundings.

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