The Sporades Islands as well as the Ionian Islands are perfect for family cruises and inexperienced sailors. All islands can be reached within one day. The wind Meltemi is quite weak there, and the sea is quite calm. The main wind direction in this area is north. In the summer months Meltemi blows from northeastern to northwestern directions, but it is not as strong as in the southern Aegean. In July and August it is better to anchor in bays and places which are protected from the north wind.