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    These islands lay in the northern Aegean Sea , close to the mainland and Evia. The islands are very popular with both Greeks and tourists. Life on the islands varies, hectic in the summer to a more natural way of life in the off season. Each island has its own unique charm, some more up tempo and others more relaxed. The seas around the islands are an eldorado for swimming, diving and fishing. The islands are ideal for trekkers and bird watchers. (The feathered variety)

    Sporades Islands
    Alonissos

    Alonissos

    This island of only 62 square kilometres, is probably the most eco-friendly and cleanest of the Greek island. The sea round Alonissos has been declared as a ” Marine Conservation Park ” The main occupation…

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    Skyros

    Skyros

    The island of Skyros with an area of 208 square kilometres comes under the jurisdiction of Evia. The islands main town is also called Skyros. This is one of the most charming towns in the…

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    Scopelos Island

    Scopelos Island

    Skopelos is less hectic than Skiathos, and the locals try to keep it this way, keeping to traditions, that have been the islands way of life for centuries. Many of the women still wear the…

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    Evia

    Evia

    The island of Evia ( Euboea ) is 180 km. long and has an area of 4,167 sq. km. the island is mountainous with small fertile plains.   Evia is a popular destination for mainland…

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    Skiathos Island

    Skiathos Island

    Known as the “Torremolinos of Greece,” the small (16 sq m) northern Sporades island of Skiathos is a magnet for British and European tourists looking for a place to roast and revel. The island’s many…