Skopelos Island Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Beaches: Agnondas

Beaches: Agnondas, Skopelos Island

 dimilag Says:  A nice little bay and pleasant fishing harbour at Agnondas is enclosed by hills of lush pine forest. Several shoreline tavernas back onto the beach providing good food, especially fresh fish, and they make the place a pleasant spot for that seashore meal - at rather lower... 

Neo Klima (Elios) Village

Neo Klima (Elios) Village, Skopelos Island

 dimilag Says:  "Eleos" means "mercy" and ELIOS is where the island's patron saint Reginus is believed to have delivered his flock from a fearsome dragon. The beach is pleasant enough but this part of the island is intermittently affected by deep earthly rumblings. The unsightly village was... 

Glossa Village

Glossa Village, Skopelos Island

 dimilag Says:  The second main town of Skopelos is a picturesque village of 1,200 people with a stunning position high over the sea. There are ruins in Glossa dating from 400 BC as well as Byzantine walls to poke about in. The traditional village way of life has so far managed to stand... 

Chora (Skopelos Town)

Chora (Skopelos Town), Skopelos Island

 dimilag Says:  The capital and main port for the island. A charming little town with its white-washed houses, red tiled roofs, flowered gardens and balconies. Its many little white churches,narrow streets, alleyways, and climbing stairs, all built on a hillside in the heart of a bay. Set... 

Beaches of Skopelos

Beaches of Skopelos, Skopelos Island

 dimilag Says:  The most popular beaches are all on the sheltered south-west coast. There are many lovely beaches, sometimes the pine trees grow right down onto the beach. Skopelos is also a good nudist spot. The best beaches are: Milia (more crowded after the arrival of water sports,... 

Walk on the Seaside

Walk on the Seaside, Skopelos Island

 dimilag Says:  One of the best things that you should do in Skopelos, is a walk on the seaside just when the night falls. The road closes for the cars, with the exception of the police cars and a lot of people are walking calmly accross the harbour. It's an ideal place for families,... 

Skopelos town

Skopelos town, Skopelos Island

 hydronetta Says:  Skopelos town, is the capital and the largest settlement on the island. It’s very picturesque little town with its beautiful white houses with red tile roofs suited in narrow and winding alleysThe most interesting part is Kastro and the quarters to the right of it. Many of... 

Nature in Skopelos

Nature in Skopelos, Skopelos Island

 hydronetta Says:  Compared to Cyclades where hardly any vegetation is found during summertime, Skopelos is blessed with thick pine forests that reach the coast. The nature while driving around is stunning, changing from green of trees to blue of the sea....But it;s not only waht you see near... 

Sunset in Skopelos

Sunset in Skopelos, Skopelos Island

 hydronetta Says:  As most of the beaches and small villages lie on the west side of the island (unlike Skopelos town though) you'll most probable enjoy wonderful sunsets. Either on a beach or in taverna colors and tranquility are unbeatable 

Glossa

Glossa, Skopelos Island

 hydronetta Says:  Glossa the second largest settlement on the island is situated in the north. It is designed like an amphitheater right along the mountain ridge that leads down to Loutraki the second harbor of Skopelos. In some parts of the village there is no car-traffic and the means for... 

Restaurants  

Paulos Fish Tavern

Paulos Fish Tavern, Skopelos Island

 dimilag Says:  It is famous for its fresh fish, its seafood and its salads, that are made by vegetables collected from their garden. Everything is prepared by the hands of Mr Thomas. Trust him, he has been ages to this post. 

Le Bistro

Le Bistro, Skopelos Island

 dimilag Says:  This restaurant is situated on a terrasse of approximately 150 square meters. A few tables are located inside. It serves Mediterranean food, with a mix of Italian, French, Spanish and of course Greek cuisine. You can also try our « fusion food » specialties.The service is... 

Nightlife  

General Information

General Information, Skopelos Island

 dimilag Says:  The nightlife of Skopelos is more low key than on neighbouring Skiathos but if you head for Skopelos Town when the sun goes down you'll find plenty of late night music bars and clubs to keep you occupied until the small hours, especially in July and August.Start your evening... 

Mediteranian bar (MESOGEIOS), KUNOS club, Metro...: Wild partys that end after sunrise on some beach!

Mediteranian bar (MESOGEIOS), KUNOS club, Metro...: Wild partys that end after sunrise on some beach!, Skopelos Island

 KonstantinII Says:  Prices are a bit high. You can get a bier for 5-7 and a cocktail for 7-10 euros. But it is worth it. Mediterranean bar is something like an opened bar, so you can even get in with a can of bier of your own, and the manager of the bar will greet you at the entrance as he does... 

Transportation  

Any access to the island!

Any access to the island!, Skopelos Island

 travel_passion25 Says:  you can access the island with 3 ways. by plane that arrives to Skiathos, the island next to Skopelos and then take a ferry for about 15 minutes, or by boat which is way more economic either from the port of Agios Konstantinos (there is also a flying dolphin), either from... 

Reaching Skopelos Island

Reaching Skopelos Island, Skopelos Island

 dimilag Says:  Here are some usefull information about how to reach Skopelos island.You can reach Skopelos by Ferries, Catamarans and Frying Dolphins (Hydrofoils). They depart from the ports of Agios Konstantinos (if you live in Southern Greece), Volos (if you live in Central Greece) and... 

Shopping  

Amvrosia: Buy Local Products of Skopelos

Amvrosia: Buy Local Products of Skopelos, Skopelos Island

 dimilag Says:  Please visit Ambrosia at the front of the harbour. you will find a lot of dellicious local products. Excellent croissants, addictive local sweets, prunes, fresh pies and cakes (particularly the plum pies), home made plum-jam and more. Try their hot doughnuts with local... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Wasps Everywhere!
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iblatt 733 reviews

We visited Skopelos during late summer.
We loved the island, but... the air was full of wasps!
Going on a hike - the wasps accompanied us. Renting a bike - a wasp attacked me as I was riding downhill at full speed...
I guess late summer is not the ideal time to visit the island.

Written May 16, 2009

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Off The Beaten Path  

Private beaches

Private beaches, Skopelos Island

 hydronetta Says:  So let me share this small secret: if you find yourself in Mlilia beach (considered one of the best on the island) then walk till the end of the beach and follow small pathways among the pine trees. There you'll discover tiny beaches suitable for solo travellers, a couple or... 

Who's a Jackess?!?!

Who's a Jackess?!?!, Skopelos Island

 KonstantinII Says:  One thing all beautiful preserved (not ruined by tourists and those willing to do everything to pleas them) places of Mediterranean have in common is that in each of those places you can find one of these. ;o)))))Hardworking servant of his old master… Well scooting arround... 

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