Volos
via Skopelos.
Sail a 7-day yacht charter from Volos through Trikeri, Skiathos, Alonissos, Kyra Panagia and Skopelos. Pelion-side Sporades loop with Marine Park access.
Day-by-day route
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Volos → Trikeri Island
20 nm shake-down south down the Pagasetic Gulf to Trikeri. Pelion mountain cliffs to starboard. Walk up to Panagia Evangelistria Monastery (1734). Free anchoring in Trikeri harbour on sand at 4-6 m, sheltered from any direction; Small village quay slots €15-25/night.
Distance
17 NM
Sailing
~3.4h at 5 kn
Route at a glance
Route summary
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Day-by-day journey
Named anchorages, restaurants, and route notes for every leg of the week — written by sailors who've actually run this passage.
Volos → Trikeri Island
20 nm shake-down south down the Pagasetic Gulf to Trikeri — small island at the gulf entrance, sheltered from any direction. The Pelion peninsula on starboard side dominates the leg with steep mountain cliffs falling into the sea. Anchor in Trikeri harbour on sand 4-6 m. Walk up to the Panagia Evangelistria Monastery (whitewashed, founded 1734, perched on the ridge above the village).
Things to do
Hike up to Panagia Evangelistria Monastery
Snorkel the harbour rocky shoreline
Saganaki shrimp at a quay taverna
Walk the Trikeri village stone alleys
Mooring tip
Free anchoring in Trikeri harbour on sand at 4-6 m, sheltered from any direction. Small village quay slots €15-25/night.
Trikeri Island → Koukounaries
20 nm east to Skiathos. Anchor in Koukounaries Bay on the southwest coast — golden-sand beach backed by a pine forest, sand bottom 4-6 m, sheltered from N. Day-anchor for swim + walk the wetlands behind the beach for flamingo and heron sightings.
Things to do
Anchor swim at Koukounaries golden sand
Walk Koukounaries wetlands flamingo trail
Paddle to Banana Beach (boat-only)
Sunset cocktails at Achladies Beach Bar
Mooring tip
Free anchoring in Koukounaries Bay on sand at 4-6 m, sheltered from N. Skiathos Marina town quay alternative for paid stern-to.
Koukounaires → Tzortzi Bay (Alonissos)
22 nm east to Alonissos. Tzortzi Bay on the west coast is a sheltered cove inside the Marine Park; sand bottom 5-7 m, sheltered from N and E. The Peristera shipwreck (5th-century BC merchant vessel, the largest known of antiquity) sits just outside the bay — accessible only with licensed dive operators.
Things to do
Anchor swim at Tzortzi Bay (sand bottom)
Snorkel the rocky cove edges (Park rules — no spearfishing)
Lobster astakomakaronada at a Patitiri taverna
Walk Old Alonissos cliff village (car-free)
Mooring tip
Free anchoring in Tzortzi Bay on sand at 5-7 m, sheltered from N/E. Patitiri harbour stern-to is the paid alternative.
Tzortzi Bay → Kira Panagia
8 nm short hop north to Kyra Panagia — uninhabited island inside the Marine Park, no road, no village, no quay; anchorage only. Planitis Bay on the north coast (sand 5-7 m, sheltered from N) is the standard anchorage. The 12th-century Panagia Monastery is a 30-minute hike up from the bay.
Things to do
Anchor swim at Planitis Bay (sand bottom)
Hike to the 12th-c Panagia Monastery
Snorkel for monk-seal sightings
Forage wild oregano on the slopes
Mooring tip
Free anchoring in Planitis Bay on sand at 5-7 m, sheltered from N. No services on the island. Park rules: no spearfishing, no beach fires.
Kira Panagia → Skopelos
20 nm west to Skopelos — the "Green Queen" of the Sporades, pine-forest-clad slopes. Skopelos town harbour stern-to is the standard overnight, sheltered from N. Glossa on the northwest coast is the alternative — Loutraki port at the foot of the village. The Mamma Mia chapel (Agios Ioannis Kastri) on the east coast is the headline shore activity.
Things to do
Walk to Mamma Mia Agios Ioannis Kastri chapel
Swim Kastani Beach (Mamma Mia setting)
Tasting plum wine at a hillside taverna
Walk Glossa terracotta-roofed alleys
Mooring tip
Skopelos town harbour stern-to, €25-40/night, sheltered from N. Loutraki on Glossa side is the smaller alternative.
Skopelos → Agia Kiriaki
15 nm southwest to Agia Kiriaki on the Pelion mainland — small fishing village, traditional shipyard still active, two tavernas at the quay. Pebble beach, sand bottom 4-6 m, sheltered from N. The Pelion peninsula slopes above the village are the most fragrant olive-grove country in mainland Greece.
Things to do
Visit the working traditional Pelion shipyard
Snorkel the rocky shoreline north of the cove
Spanakopita and honey-yogurt at a quay taverna
Walk olive-grove trail above the village
Mooring tip
Free anchoring on sand at 4-6 m, sheltered from N. Small village quay slots €15-20/night, lazy lines absent.
Agia Kiriaki → Volos
15 nm north back to Volos. Optional swim stop at Agios Ioannis Beach (Pelion east coast, sand) on the way. Volos Marina is a large protected harbour at the head of the Pagasetic Gulf — well-sheltered, full services, fuel berth. Refuel before tying up.
Things to do
Optional swim stop at Agios Ioannis Beach
Refuel and clean the boat at Volos Marina
Grilled octopus and tsipouro at a Volos seafront ouzeri
Walk the Volos waterfront promenade
Mooring tip
Volos Marina stern-to with lazy lines, €40-60/night. Refuel at the entrance fuel berth before mooring. Confirm handover slot 24h ahead.
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