hiking on Skopelos

Perivoliou Beach on Skopelos: A Remote Northern Cove

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Skopelos, Greece — Basel, Universitätsbibliothek, A III 21, f. 14r – Ambrosius

Perivoliou Beach, located at the northern tip of Skopelos, is a secluded spot known for its natural beauty. This pebble beach offers clear, deep waters and a serene environment, ideal for visitors seeking solitude away from the more crowded beaches. Accessing Perivoliou Beach involves traveling a long, rough track, making it best suited for those … Read more

Hiking on Skopelos: Pine Trails, Monasteries and Coast Paths

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Skopelos, Greece — Loutraki village in Skopelos 1

Hiking on Skopelos draws walkers across the Sporades, because pine forest covers close to two-thirds of the island and old cobbled paths still cross it. Waymarked footpaths and stone kalderimi link Skopelos Town with the monasteries of Mount Palouki, the Sendoukia rock-cut tombs, the northern village of Glossa and quiet coastal coves. The trails read … Read more