The Sporades Feature

Sun-and-Fun Skiathos: Thousands of international sunseekers head here to enjoy famous beaches and then work on their neon tans in the buzzing nightclubs.

Skyros's Style: Set against a dramatic rock, the main town of Skyros is a showstopper of Cycladic houses colorfully set with folk wood carvings and embroideries.

Sylvan Skopelos: Not far from the verdant forests lie 40 picturesque monasteries and Skopelos town, looking like a Sporades Positano.

Golden Sands: The beaches are best on Skiathos, the star location being Koukounaries, whose luscious sands are famous throughout Greece.

"Forever England": The grave of Edwardian poet Rupert Brooke draws pilgrims to Vouno on Skyros.