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Summer2011 Says: When you come to Skyros visit the Faltaits family history museum.A big collection of books and paintings, with several rooms giving the flavour and local culture and history of the island.It is situated high up the town overlooking the beautiful Aegean sea.
greekcypriot Says: Acherounes is a charming coastal, popular resort located on the west coast of the island just 8 km south from Chora.Its location is unique as it is protected from strong winds that blow on the island. From Acherounes one can enjoy some magnificent views stretching out...
"TA ADELFIA" Restaurant: I Highly Recommend this for Grilled Meat!
greekcypriot Says: We decided to try another restaurant in the evening and this time I tried to find a budget restaurant with tasty food.Kostas Dafnoulis, the owner never stops working he admitted. He is doing many things at the same time, and has very little time to himself and his family.I...
"ALMYRA" Restaurant: It Seems Nice, But....it Isn't !!
greekcypriot Says: We came here to try some Traditional Cuisine. I read in the leaflet brought to us good comments made from one or two magazines. We expected the best.We ordered among other dishes – tiropitari, (4.00 euros) -(fried pastry with cheese very popular on the island). We were...
"MANTZOURANA": Delicious Kebabs and Very Cheap!
greekcypriot Says: For people who don’t want to spend much on food, a nice and very popular restaurant in the centre of Chora, is “Mantzourana”.We did not want to spend much that night as we were not very hungry so we came here. With surprise we noticed the number of people coming ordering...
greekcypriot Says: Fly to Skyros with «Sky express» through the Agency of the Island.The flights take place every Thursday and Sunday from 31/10/2010 – 26/3/2011Departure time from Athens to Skyros is at 08:30 and the price is 59.52 euros for the adults and 33.30 for a child (2 - 12 Years)....
greekcypriot Says: Call Kostantinos Dafnoulis, the owner of the restaurant "TA ADELFIA" at Linaria.Hire your motorbike from Linaria.I have no idea if you can bargain on the price, but if you come to his tavern at Linaria he will surely give you a better price.Don't worry, as the food at the...
Can be found anywhere: Exceptional Ceramics!
greekcypriot Says: You will find fantastic local ceramics which are produced on the island.Also local woven clothes are very popular here.To my bad luck the time I got in the central shopping area I found the shops closed as they open quite late in the afternoon (6.30) -October month!!My...
greekcypriot Says: Don't miss visiting one of the workshops in Skyros. The island is famous for the wooden scrimshaw traditional furniture.See how these pieces of furniture are made.Unfortunately I did not have the chance to visit such a workshop, but you can some nice pieces at the Museum. I...
greekcypriot Says: Have a look on these Skyrian designs.You can find such embroidery in some shops in Skyros, but when you go to the Faltaits museum you will have the chance to see a huge collection of these, and even buy copies and designs from the small shop found there.
Locals Spend Much Time at a "Kafenio"
greekcypriot Says: Men usually love spending time at a 'Kafenio'. A meeting point for friends to chat and have their coffee or ouzo, play a game of backgammon board, or just gossip!Oh yes, don't be surprised! Men do gossip and not only in Skyros, but everywhere.Talk to them, they expect to be...
greekcypriot Says: I hope you are a "cat lover". If you are, and the cats sense it, you might find a good company.Because I love animals I had one or two cats following me throughout my walk in Chora.You can see them in almost every corner. They are so cute!
Door Knockers are Still Used here !
greekcypriot Says: Many of the houses in Skyros still have door knockers and have not been replaced for electric bells!A similar one we had in Cyprus when I was a child. You scarcely see them these days. The people here however have not changed them as they are so authentic and want to keep...
Helpfulness
There are a number of horses in the capital, horses that are loaded by locals and help them carry heavy loads since no cars are allowed after the main square where the taxis are.
From there onwards you have to go on foot, and this is where the magic starts!
You can scarcely find this of course…..(see the photos) but it is possible.
So, to avoid bad surprises, from time to time have a look and check where you step. Don’t forget to wear a pair of flat shoes because in some places it can get very slippery. You don’t want to spoil your lovely holidays do you?
Spend time walking, be sure to have your camera along, and try to get lost. I did this and I thought I was walking through a labyrinth. What an experience! In every step there is a pleasant surprise. You cannot stop taking photos up here.
Updated Oct 10, 2010
greekcypriot Says: The “Statue of Immortal Poetry” erected in 1931 to commemorate the English poet Rupert Brooke who was buried on the island. This incongruous edifice was actually intended as an allegorical figure rather than Brooke himself.The head shows Brooke’s face while the body belongs...
greekcypriot Says: The Manos Faltaits Museum is home to a huge collection of cultural and folk art artefacts, coming from the Skyrian heritage.The Faltaits family was a very important Skyrian family with roots dating back to the Byzantine. It was here in the mansion that Manos Faltaits chose...
greekcypriot Says: The south of the island is home to the wild and tiny Skyrian Ponies said to be related to the Shetland pony, though not so clear.You can sometimes find the odd domesticated pony tethered in Skyros town and children have pony races on Magazia beach on the 15th of August (an...
greekcypriot Says: Skyros is ideal for walking.Pick your guide map and find the several walking routes on the island. The most popular walking trails are those in the northwest of the island, covered in dense pine forest.Start your trip from Pefkos, and take this road towards Aghios Fokas,...
Chains with keys hanging from Doors !
greekcypriot Says: As I was going round the narrow alleys in Chora I noticed that people live so peacefully here, everyone knows each other, but what surprised me was the fact that I saw banches of keys hanging outside some half open doors! This brought memories of my childhood when there was...
greekcypriot Says: If you are on the island by car I suggest that you take a round tour through the whole of Skyros. You will appreciate how beautiful and authentic Skyros is. The island has successfully managed to preserve its natural beauty as well as its traditional characteristics. It is...
THE BEAUTY OF SKYROS IS A FEAST TO THE EYES!
Skyros is a beautiful island with much history and it belongs to the prefecture of Evia. The residents are mainly fishermen but many of them also work with tourist businesses. Lobster is very popular...
Aspoi, a nice beach on the way from the port to Skyros city. Maybe the best place to stay if you have a family. The beach is just 30 meters from the road, the best restaurant is there, what else do......
We visited the island of Skyros and indeed it was so beautiful. An island which is worth visiting.
Skyros is an adorable little island with two museums on a hill top. The best way to go is from Kymi, Evia on the Skyros Line. In the pic, behind me on the right there is a tiny patch of rocks that is...
Skyros is a very beautiful small island in Greece. It belongs to Sporades Islands. The island itself is a combination of Sporades islands concerning the vegetation, and Kyklades (white houses with...
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