Greek Islands - Evia & the Sporades (PDF Chapter)
This is the Evia & the Sporades chapter from Lonely Planet’s Greek Islands guidebook.
Evia is hidden in plain view, separated from the mainland by the narrow Evripos Channel at Halkida. Away from this workaday hub, the pace slows as the island morphs into hilltop monasteries, hidden bays, rugged gorges, sky-reaching peaks and curious goats.
- laze on the white-sand beaches of Skiathos
- maps
- sail between untouched islands and spot dolphins in the National Marine Park of Alonnisos
- transport
- drink, dine and shop waterside in Skopelos Town
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Evia, Halkida, Eretria, Steni, Skiathos, Skiathos Town & Around, Skopelos, Skopelos Town & Around, Glossa & Loutraki, Alonnisos, Patitiri, Old Alonnisos & Around, Skyros, Skyros Town & Around, Magazia & Molos, Linaria.
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