The Aegean Islands

Skiathos, the smallest of the four destinations has been a popular destination for years not only because of its airport but mainly its amazing array of sandy beaches. Skopelos, the largest island of over 100 churches and traditional architecture, magnificent coastline, pine forests and peaceful and uncrowded beaches. The peace and tranquillity of Alonissos, undeveloped rugged and fascinating, perfect for exploration by foot. Finally the beauty and majesty of the Pelion Peninsula, a ‘secret’ amongst the Greeks, magnificent beaches on the eastern coastline, traditional mountain villages and the protected Pagasitic Gulf, a totally unique experience.

The summit of Mount Olympus provided Zeus with an excellent view of the world of mortals. Although largely satisfied with the high mountains, green valleys, fertile plains and winding rivers laid beneath his feet, there seemed to be something missing away to the east. Maybe there was an element of sibling rivalry, for this was his brother Poseidon's domain, an empty expanse of blue, broken only by the curl of wind blown waves. Reaching down from his throne, he gathered up great rocks and cast them far over the waves. So were born the Aegean Islands, although modern geologists may have a different theory!