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The Northern Sporades, also as Magnesian Islands are a group of islands in the northern Aegean.
background
The term Sporades has been common since ancient times and denotes islands that are "scattered" in the Aegean lie, in contrast to the Cyclades. One distinguishes the northern Sporades in the northern part of the Aegean in contrast to the southern Sporades, which lie off the Turkish coast and mostly to the archipelago Dodecanese belong. Otherwise the term Sporades is used for other archipelagos in the South Pacific (see Wikipedia article).
Regions
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Of the approximately 130 islands in the Northern Sporades are primarily the four main islands of tourist interest. These are:
- 1 Skiathos
(Σκιάθος). 
48 km², main island of the Sporades. Although it is neither the largest nor the most attractive island of the Sporades, it has by far the most tourism, including package tourism. - 2 Skopelos (Σκόπελος). 95 km², is one of the greenest islands in the Aegean with many beautiful beaches.
- 3 Alonissus (Αλόννησος). 64 km², it offers no special sights or archaeological sites, it is nature and the beautiful beaches that draw visitors here. It is very popular with sailors because of the many bays where they can anchor easily.
- 4 Skyros (Σκύρος). 209 km², while the southern part of the island is mountainous, barren, stony and uninhabited, the northern part, in which almost all islanders live, is characterized by lush vegetation and beautiful beaches.
Other larger islands are:
- 1 Kyra Panagia - The largest uninhabited island in the northern Sporades with a monastery that can only be reached by boat.
- 2 Peristera - almost uninhabited except for a few houses in the bay of Vasilikos.
- 3 Gioura - uninhabited rock island, known is the cave of the "Cyclops", which is of rare beauty with many stalagmites and stalactites. The island is a nature reserve due to the biotopes and caves that are natural refuge for the Mediterranean monk seal).
- 4 Skantzoura - uninhabited with abandoned monastery complex.
- 5 Piperi - The centerpiece of the national park and the most important biotope of the Mediterranean monk seal and birds of prey.
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While Skyros is administratively part of the Euboea prefecture in Central Greece belongs, the three other islands together with their smaller neighboring islands form the Sporades district in the prefecture Thessaly.
Other goals
The sea around the Northern Sporades archipelago was named in 1992 as 6 Northern Sporades Marine Park
expelled. It is the habitat of the extremely rare Mediterranean seals and a number of endangered sea birds.
language
On the Sporades you almost never have problems communicating with English or German in the tourist centers. In more rural areas or in monasteries, knowledge of Greek is clearly an advantage.
getting there
Only Skiathos has an airport. All other islands can be reached by ferry from 1 Volos
or 2 Agios Konstantinos
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mobility
On each of the tourist islands there are good public bus connections and rental cars, mopeds, etc.
Tourist Attractions
The beautiful nature and the first-class beaches are the main attractions. There are no significant ancient sites. The islands are very popular with sailors because of the many bays.
activities
Beach tourism and popular water sports are the main activities. The islands are suitable for rest and relaxation. Only Skiathos has a noteworthy nightlife.
security
As in all Greek islands, crime is very low. Pickpockets do happen and you should watch out for your bags and cell phones when hawkers come to your table in a cafe or restaurant. Venomous snakes like to live on rocks and in secluded dilapidated gardens and houses. If you want to go off the beaten track, you should be careful.
climate
The main season is from June to the end of August. The pre-season starts from May, the post-season until the end of October.
Web links
- Euronature Northern Sporades Marine Park
- Sailing in the Sporades
