Near Athens, the capital of Greece, you can find port Piraeus, which is located close to the Saronic Islands. With beautiful sandy beaches, abandoned islands and a rich history of the nearby capital, the Saronic Islands are one of the most popular sailing spots in Greece. The Saronic Islands are Aegina, Hydra, Agistri, Spetses, Salamina, Poros and the small peninsula of Methana. For creature comforts, Aegina is especially recommended, there is a small port with numerous shops and restaurants with seafood. It houses the Aphaia temple, one of the best preserved Doric temples. Well known for its sulfur baths and beaches, you have to visit the port of Methana. Here, Meltemi blows very often.
The Sporades are located in the northwest of the Aegean Sea. They are characterized by beautiful beaches and lush vegetation. The most famous are Alonissos, Skiathos, Skopelos, and Skyros. Alonissos is famous for its pine forests and sandy beaches. Skiathos is the most cosmopolitan island with numerous taverns and nightclubs. Skopelos is a calm island, ideal for family holidays. Here you can try the famous Greek cheesecake. Skyros is visited because of the carnival, where you have the opportunity to see goat dances, a relic of ancient Dionysian cults.
