Skopelos Plums and Prunes: The Island’s Orchard Tradition

Skopelos, Greece — Basel, Universitätsbibliothek, A III 21, f. 29r – Ambrosius

Skopelos, a lush island in the Northern Sporades, is renowned for its rich tradition of plum cultivation. The island’s unique climate and fertile soil create ideal conditions for growing plums, which are sun-dried into the famous Skopelos prunes, known locally as damaskina. These prunes are not only a staple in the local diet but also … Read more