Skopelos

Skopelos is the second larger island of Sporades after Skyros with 95km² and 4.600 inhabitants approximately. Skopelos Town(Hora), the capital of the island, and Glossa are the two main towns and each one of them has a port that connects the island with Volos and the rest of Sporades. Much of the countryside, especially the Southwest coast, is really spectacular, with a series of pretty cove beaches backed by extensive pine forests as well as olive groves and orchards of plums, apricots, pears and almonds. Filled with  forests that covering approximately 80% of the area is considered the greenest island in the Aegean.

Map of Skopelos

Nightlife

Eating

Ta Kymata(The oldest tavern and probably the best one), Perivoli, Klimataria, Englezos, Klimataria

Drinking

Anatoli, Bardon, Merkourio, Oionos Blue Bar, Platanos.

Beaches

Stafylos

Barely 4km from Hora, Stafylos, is the closest decent beach, though its very crowded in season. A wonderful beach with clear crystal waters and pebbles. There is also a beach bar.

Agnondas

The beautiful bay of Agnondas has very much the feel of traditional old Greece, with yatchs moored and a pretty fishing harbor. It's the third port of Skopelos.

Milia

One of the top and most beautiful beaches of Skopelos is Milia. A white sandy beach with turquoise waters.

Milia

Velanio

A completely unspoilt magnificent beach with calm crystal waters and golden sand. It's located on the Southeeastern side of Skopelos.

Kastani

Located right next to Milia. A really quite beach with crystal clear waters which it's settled in the Western side of Skopelos.

 

Kastani

Other beaches

Limnonari, Panormos, Hovolo, Armenopetra, Andrina, Ammouditsa.

Sights

The Folklore Museum

The folklore museum musters a motley collection of weaving, embroidery and costumes. Detailed panels explaining local customs and the religious calendar redeem it

Old Skopelitian Mansion Museum

The Old Skopelitian Mansion Museum, former home of the island's doctor was left to the town by the last surviving daughter and is displayed much as it was when they lived here. It's a comfortable, bourgeois home full of everyday items: furniture, clothing, books and ephemera.

Saint Barbara's Monastery

The oldest monastery of Skopelos, must have been built in 1648, surrounded by thick and tall stone fence reminiscent of medieval fortress and the temple is the oldest in Skopelos (15th century).

Other sights

Graphical Loutraki village, Evagelistria's Monastery.

Chora

 

Transportation

By ferry: Flying Dolphins and ferries run 3 times daily for most of the year to and from Alonissos(20-30min), and to Skiathos(1hr) ane either Volos (4 hrs) or Agios Konstantinos(3-4hrs). Some of these call at Loutraki, the port of Glossa(known as Glossa is schedules), as well as Skopelos Town.

Getting Around

By bus: Services run from Skopelos Town, across to the island's south coast, and then along the south and west coast past all the major beaches.

By taxi: The central taxi is to the left as you leave the ferry dock in Hora.

By boat: A huge variety of boat trips is on offer around the harbor, at prices ranging from 10€, for a return shuttle to Glysteri beach, to 30€ for a trip to Alonissos.

Skopelos Town(Chora)

Useful Phone Numbers

Health Center Skopelos: 24240 22222 - 24240 22592 - 24243 50000
Police Department: 24240 22235
Fire Department: 2424024199

Port: 2424024199

Post: 24240 22203