Ferry to Sporades

Teil von Greece

A ferry journey to the Sporades, a group of islands in Greece, brings pine-covered coastlines into view as you approach islands such as Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos. Choose Skiathos for sandy beaches and a lively town, Skopelos for wooded scenery and whitewashed villages, or Alonissos for a quieter, nature-focused escape. The group is reached by ferry from mainland Greece, and these three islands sit close enough together to make island-hopping an appealing way to combine different experiences, with individual crossings shaping your itinerary. Explore your chosen island and crossing pages, then book the ferry journeys that fit your holiday.

Inseln der Inselgruppe Sporades

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Inselhopping in der Inselgruppe Sporades

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Operating time
Frequency
Travel Duration
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Juli
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5m
Currently not bookable
Juli
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15m – 45m
Currently not bookable
All year
1 times per week
10m – 1h
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Juli
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–
Currently not bookable
Juli
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10m
Currently not bookable
Juli – Okt
7 times per week
30m – 1h 10m
Currently not bookable
Juli – Okt
6 times per week
10m – 1h 35m
Currently not bookable
Juli – Okt
7 times per week
20m – 1h
Currently not bookable
Juli
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30m
Currently not bookable
Juli – Okt
6 times per week
5m – 55m
Currently not bookable
All year
18 times per week
5m – 2h 15m
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All year
18 times per week
5m – 35m
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All year
2 times per week
10m – 1h
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Juli – Okt
7 times per week
5m – 20m
Currently not bookable
All year
17 times per week
55m – 2h 5m
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All year
15 times per week
25m – 1h 25m
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Juli
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1h
Currently not bookable
Juli – Okt
6 times per week
20m – 1h 15m
Currently not bookable
All year
17 times per week
5m – 40m
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All year
16 times per week
25m – 1h 40m
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Ferry Operators Serving Sporades

Ferry Travel to the Sporades

To reach Greece’s Sporades by ferry, Volos, on the mainland’s eastern coast beside the Pagasetic Gulf, is an established gateway to the island group. Your choice of arrival island should reflect the holiday you want: Skiathos suits travellers who want sandy beaches alongside a lively town with plenty of places to eat and spend the evening. Skopelos offers a different balance, with wooded landscapes, traditional villages and a main town whose steep lanes reward exploring on foot. Alonissos suits a quieter, nature-focused stay and lies within the National Marine Park of Alonissos and Northern Sporades, known for its importance to Mediterranean monk seals. If your time is limited, choosing one island as your base leaves more room for exploring and avoids spending several days around ferry transfers.

For island hopping, the geography is straightforward: Skiathos lies to the west, Skopelos occupies the middle of the group’s three main holiday islands, and Alonissos lies farther east. This makes a west-to-east journey, or the reverse, a sensible starting point for an itinerary rather than repeatedly returning to the same island. Pairing Skiathos with Skopelos brings together a livelier beach holiday and village exploration, while Skopelos and Alonissos suit a trip focused more on quieter surroundings and nature. Including all three adds variety, but each change of base means another transfer and less uninterrupted time ashore, so it is better suited to a longer holiday. Compare mainland crossings and inter-island sailings together before booking, so your arrival, island stays and return journey fit into one coherent trip.

Reisedokumente & Einreisebestimmungen

Valid travel documents are mandatory for entry into the respective destinations. All travelers, including babies and children, must have their own valid identity card (ID) or passport.

If the ID or passport details provided at the time of booking have changed afterwards, please inform us so that the information can be updated in time.

When traveling with a vehicle, the vehicle registration document should also be kept readily available, as it must be presented during check-in or in case of inspections.

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