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Volos, Pelion, and the Sporades islands

Volos Pelion Sporades

Volos, Pelion, and the Sporades islands

At the beginning of June I had the chance to visit Volos Pelion Sporades in Greece. The trip lasted one week. In this blog post, I’d like to share with you a few photos that I took during my stay, as well as a few travel tips on things to do if you plan to visit this area.  

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Volos Pelion Sporades

Volos, Pelion, and the Sporades islands

Are you ready to hear all about my amazing trip to Volos, Pelion, and the Sporades islands? I recently had the opportunity to explore this beautiful region of Greece, and I can’t wait to share my experiences with you.

From the charming town of Volos to the magical mountain of Pelion and the picturesque islands of the Sporades, this trip was full of adventure and discovery. So sit back, relax, and let me take you on a journey through this stunning part of Greece.

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Volos Pelion Sporades
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Where to stay in Skiathos island

 Aegean Suites Hotel  is nestled into a hillside, offering panoramic views of the cerulean Aegean Sea. This intimate, adults-only hotel provided an oasis of tranquility amidst the vibrancy of Skiathos island.

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Discovering the Heart of Volos

Volos is a lively city by the sea, right where the big mountain of Pelion starts. When I got there, I was drawn to the area by the water where people hang out. There are lots of places to eat seafood that tastes really good. I also visited a museum in Volos that tells you about the area’s long history. Walking around the older parts of the city, I found small shops selling things made by people who live there. I really enjoyed looking around Volos.

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Koukounaries beach in Skiathos island (picture of the beach and its crystal clear waters below)

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The Magical Mountain of Pelion

Pelion is a special mountain close to Volos, filled with green forests, amazing views, and small, pretty villages. I had a great time walking on paths, seeing lots of plants and animals, and visiting places like Portaria and Tsagarada. These villages are cozy and beautiful, with old stone houses and friendly people. Pelion feels like a fairy tale, and I really enjoyed exploring its natural beauty.

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I found the most beautiful store in Skiathos town. Luckily, they allowed me to take some pictures for you (and for me to remember). The store is called Lalaro. They sell extraordinary jewelry pieces and artsy-crafty stuff for home. I believe in minimalism and in possessing a few things. However, in this store I would buy everything, if I could.

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Island Hopping in the Mamma Mia islands

Going to the Sporades islands was like stepping into a dream. I took a boat to visit Skiathos, Skopelos, and Alonissos. Each place was special in its own way. Skiathos was full of life and had busy beaches. Skopelos was quiet, with small villages where everything felt peaceful. Alonissos was beautiful and perfect for anyone who loves nature. I spent my days swimming in clear blue water and eating the freshest seafood. Every island felt like a picture from a postcard, making this part of my trip truly magical.

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What is the most beautiful island in the Sporades?

Choosing the most beautiful island in the Sporades is really tough because each one is unique. Skiathos is famous for its fun beaches and lively places to hang out at night. Skopelos is more quiet and peaceful, with small villages and amazing views. Then there’s Alonissos, which is perfect for people who love being outdoors and in nature. It’s like each island has its own special thing that makes it beautiful. So, saying which one is the most beautiful is hard because they’re all special in their own way.

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Picturesque villages to visit in the Pelion Peninsula

Kato Gatzea, Kala Nera, Visitza, Milies, Tsagarada, Zagora, Makrinitsa, Portaria 

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Does Volos have good beaches?

Volos might not be famous for its own beaches, but don’t worry, there are lots of great beaches not too far away. A quick drive can take you to places with beautiful sand and super clear water. Two beaches you should check out are Agios Ioannis and Horefto. They are perfect for taking a swim, lying in the sun, and just enjoying the lovely sights around. So, even though you won’t find beaches right in Volos, there are plenty of awesome spots close by where you can have a great time by the water.

Beaches with blue-green water in the Pelion Peninsula

Mylopotamos Beach, Fakistra, Damouchari, Papanero, Agios Ioannis, Chorefto

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How to get from Skiathos island to Skopelos

Hop on to a ferry from Skiathos island to Skopelos to visit amazing beaches like the one pictured below.

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How to get from Austria to Skiathos and Volos

If you consider spending your summer holidays in this part of Greece, Volos Pelion Sporades, make sure to book your tickets with myAustrian Holidays that flies you directly from Vienna to Volos  once per week until the 21st of September and from Vienna to Skiathos twice a week until the 28th of September this year.

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I’d like to thank wholeheartedly My Austrian Holidays for flying us directly from Vienna to this paradise, the Greek Tourism board in Austria for inviting me to this press trip, the Region of Volos, Pelion, Skiathos and Skopelos and all the people involved. 

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Skiathos and Skopelos

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Skiathos and Skopelos

You can’t imagine how happy I was for going back to Greek islands. I still remember being so excited while waiting for the departure at Vienna International airport. Together with a group of journalists, we flew directly to Skiathos island for a press trip organized by the Greek national tourism Organization.

The plan was visiting and discovering the Sporades islands which automatically means: amazing landscape, warm hearted people, and good food. Yay!

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Skiathos and Skopelos

I have never been on the Greek islands in May. When I was living in Greece, I used to visit the islands mostly in July and in August, but after spending a couple of cold months in the Central Europe, my desire for sea and sun together with my wanderlust was urgently calling for a cure and absolutely could not wait until June or July.

I also realized that, not only June and July, but May as well, is a perfect month to visit and have holidays in Greece (pleasant temperatures and not that much crowd in places).

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Once we arrived at Skiathos, we took the boat to Skopelos, that famous island where the musical Mamma mia was filmed. The three islands are connected by boat. So if you visit them, fly to Skiathos and take the boat. The boat trip from Skiathos to Skopelos lasted about an hour.

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In Skopelos, the people of the island who would later give us a tour in the following days welcomed us warmly with local delicacies. In the days that followed, I soaked all in. The good company of my new friends, blue of the sea, green of the nature. And of course, the amazing view from my hotel room at Skiathos Palace.

And of course my favourite fried potatoes, a lot of kalamarakia and the famous Skopelos cheese pie, known as Skopelitiki Tyropita.

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Where to stay

Hotel in Skiathos: Skiathos Palace
Hotel in Skopelos: Skopelos Village Hotel

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Sporades islands in Greece top travel tips
 

In Skopelos, I did something for the first time in my life: scuba diving (say yes to new experiences)! Visit Kostas & Ines at Skopelos Dive Center. Kostas explained to me everything about my first dive in the sea. What an amazing experience that I definitely recommend to others.

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Book your travel and wedding photographer in Skiathos and in Skopelos

Looking for a passionate travel and wedding photographer to turn your special day into timeless memories for your wedding in Skiathos or in Skopelos?

Explore my wedding photography website and reach out to me at silia@prettylovestories.com As a destination wedding photographer, I thrive on capturing love stories wherever my couples take me. 

Additionally, if you happen to visit Vienna and you’re interested in booking me as your photographer in Vienna, you can find more info here. Please have a look at my portfolio, if you’d like to know more about my photography work.

As a photographer, I invite you to let me capture the magic of your visit in Sporades island immortalizing the moments you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

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In this blog post you can see photos from my visit in Skiathos and Skopelos. My Austrian friends continued their travel to Alonissos but I didn’t. I had to go back to Skiathos and take the airplane to my next destination. The adventure would go on in Mykonos!

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*Disclaimer: This trip was a press trip organised by The Greek Tourism Board in Vienna. All words, comments and thoughts in this post are my own. This blog post contains affiliate links.  I get a commission if you make a purchase through the links which comes at no cost to you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for using my links.