Planning a trip to Sporades
Museum & Site Hours Update -- If you visit the Sporades during the summer, check to see when museums and sites are open. They do not always maintain the hours that are officially posted, and most will be closed at least 1 day a week.
When to Go
If you have only 1 to 3 days, plan on seeing just one of the Sporades. (Technically, by the way, these are the Northern Sporades.) If you have a bit more time, you will be able to get a ship directly from various ports and a plane in the case of Skiathos and Skyros; if time is a factor, we strongly advise flying to Skiathos or Skyros and staying there. If you have more time, you can continue around the islands via hydrofoils (known as Flying Dolphins) or ferryboats. (Note: The frequency of all connections is cut back considerably between September and May.)