Skopelos Island Travel Guide

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Agnontas

Agnontas, Skopelos Island

 volopolo Says:  Agnontas bayThe next one port of Skopelos with a small beachInformationName: Agnontas bayAttraction Type: Beach, PortPrefecture: MagnesiaLocation: North West of Skopelos islandPictures in the web: AgnontasMy PhotosFirst Photo: Agnontas baySecond photo: Agnontas bayThird... 

Stafilos beach

Stafilos beach, Skopelos Island

 volopolo Says:  Stafilos beachStafilos beach is an amazing bay with a sandy beach. Is the first beach outside Skopelos Town.InformationName: Stafilos beachAttraction Type: BeachIsland: SkopelosPrefecture: MagnesiaLocation: South West of Skopelos islandPictures in the web: Stafilos beachMy... 

Skopelos town

Skopelos town, Skopelos Island

 volopolo Says:  Skopelos TownSkopelos is exceptionally beautiful, with scenic coves, white churches and monasteries among farmhouses glimpsed through olive groves on even slopes under a brilliant sun.InformationName: Skopelos TownAttraction Type: Architecture, NightlifeIsland:... 

Panormos beach

Panormos beach, Skopelos Island

 volopolo Says:  Panormos beachOne of the most beautiful beaches in Skopelos islandInformationName: Panormos beachAttraction Type: BeachIsland: SkopelosPrefecture: MagnesiaLocation: South west of Skopelos islandPictures in the web: Panormos beachMy PhotosFirst Photo: Agios Ioannis Kastri 

Milia beach

Milia beach, Skopelos Island

 volopolo Says:  Milia beachAnother beautiful beach in Skopelos islandInformationName: Milia beachAttraction Type: BeachIsland: SkopelosPrefecture: MagnesiaLocation: West of Skopelos islandPictures in the web: MiliaMy PhotosFirst Photo: The beach in MiliaSecond photo: Sea and beach in... 

Loutraki port or Glossa

Loutraki port or Glossa, Skopelos Island

 volopolo Says:  The second biggest port in Skopelos Island.InformationName: Loutraki - Glossa in SkopelosAttraction Type: Harbour, Village, BeachPrefecture: MagnesiaLocation: West North of Skopelos islandPictures in the web: Loutraki and Glossa in SkopelosMy PhotosFirst Photo: The port in... 

Elios beach in Skopelos island

Elios beach in Skopelos island, Skopelos Island

 volopolo Says:  Elios beachA beautiful and one of the favourite beaches in Skopelos island.InformationName: Elios beachAttraction Type: BeachIsland: SkopelosPrefecture: MagnesiaLocation: West of Skopelos islandPictures in the web: Elios beachMy PhotosFirst Photo: Elios beachSecond photo:... 

Dasa island in Skopelos

Dasa island in Skopelos, Skopelos Island

 volopolo Says:  Dasa IslandA small island very near to Milia beach at the east of Skopelos islandInformationName: Dasa IslandAttraction Type: Rock, BeachIsland: SkopelosPrefecture: MagnesiaLocation: West of Skopelos islandPictures in the web: Dasa IslandMy PhotosFirst Photo: Dasa island,... 

Agios Ioannis Kastri

Agios Ioannis Kastri, Skopelos Island

 volopolo Says:  Agios Ioannis KastriThe church on the rock. One of the famous attractions in Skopelos island.InformationName: Agios Ioannis Kastri Attraction Type: Rock, BeachIsland: SkopelosPrefecture: MagnesiaLocation: North East Skopelos islandPictures in the web: Agios Ioannis KastriMy... 

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... 

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... 

Argo Airways

Argo Airways, Skopelos Island

 volopolo Says:  Fly to Skopelos islands with Argo Airways. ArGo Airways is a new consumer airline located in Volos city, which provides a seaplane service as an alternative mode of transportation in the region. ArGo Airways offers short haul flights interconnecting Volos city, Thessaloniki... 

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 Or Dangers  

Wasps Everywhere!

Wasps Everywhere!, Skopelos Island

 iblatt Says:  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... 

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... 

Favorites  

Skopelos Beaches

Skopelos Beaches, Skopelos Island

 volopolo Says:  The most beautiful beaches are concentrated in the south: Agnontas, Agios Konstantinos, Agios Ioannis, Amarantos, Adrines, Velanio, Glisteri, Kanalaki, Kastani, Karkatzouna, Limnonari, Milia, Panormos, Perivoliou, Sares, Stafilos and Chodrogiorgos are the most widely known,... 

Skopelos Island

Skopelos Island, Skopelos Island

 volopolo Says:  Skopelos is a fertile island with abundant waters and large cultivated expanses. Trees bearing olives, plums, chestnuts, figs, pears, cherries, lemons and oranges, products that contribute to the local economy, thrive here. There are 360 places of worship on the island:... 

General Information by Skopelos

General Information by Skopelos, Skopelos Island

 volopolo Says:  Prefecture: MagnesiaLocation: Sporades IslandsIsland: Skopelos Population: 4.696 (2001)Sqkm: 95,479 Area Code: 24240Capital city: Skopelos Distance From Volos: 72 mDistance From Thessaloniki: 120 mDistance From Agios Konstantinos: 61 m Ports: Skopelos, Agnontas, Loutraki 

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 When you arrive at the beginning or at the end of high season (like June or September) when rooms are in less demand by tourists, you'll be most probable... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Is it better to take English Pounds to Skopelos and change them for euros in the resort or take euros on holiday with me. 

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A: It would be more convenient and less-expensive in the long run to take along your ATM debit card to extract currency from the ATM machines you'll find there. 

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Skopelos Island 2008

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 Skopelos Skopelos is exceptionally beautiful, with scenic coves, white churches and monasteries among farmhouses glimpsed through olive groves on even slopes under a brilliant sun. The island also... 

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Skopelos, The Emerald of Sporade Islands

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 Best parties are on Greece Islands!!! Skopelos is the "greenest" of Sporade, maybe even of all islands. I hope you'll enjoy it (on my pages). I went there as a student of Law from Belgrade University... 

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Skopelos island

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 Geographically Skopelos is an Aegean island situated in the central-northwest Aegean, east of Pilion peninsula and north of Evia island. Skopelos is the second island in the Northern Sporades chain,... 

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SKOPELOS

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 Skopelos is an island belonging to the group of Northern Sporades (Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonnisos and Skyros) and it is situated in the central-northwest Aegean. It is 17km long and 8km wide with a... 

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The emerald island of Skopelos

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Skopelos Island. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 3 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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