Agios Ioannis Kastri is a small whitewashed chapel that sits on top of a tall rock pinnacle on the north coast of Skopelos, near the village of Glossa. About 110 carved steps climb the rock to the chapel and its courtyard. The site drew worldwide attention as the clifftop wedding church in the film Mamma … Read more
Skopelos is the greenest island in the Sporades, cloaked in Aleppo pine that reaches almost to the sea. Things to do in Skopelos combine swimming at pine-backed beaches such as Kastani and Milia, walking the alleys of the Venetian Kastro. Climbing to the Mamma Mia wedding church at Agios Ioannis Kastri. Tasting the island’s spiral … Read more
Skopelos concentrates its accommodation in distinct bases, each with a different character. Skopelos Town, the amphitheatrical capital beside the main port, draws visitors who want tavernas, boutiques and ferry links at their doorstep. Glossa and its port Loutraki anchor the quieter north, while the mid-island bays of Panormos, Neo Klima and Milia sit above pine-backed … Read more
Skopelos sits in the Northern Sporades and has no airport, so every visitor arrives by sea. Ferries and hydrofoils run from three mainland ports and from neighbouring Skiathos, docking at two harbours: Skopelos Town in the east and Glossa-Loutraki in the north. This guide maps the routes, ports, sailing times and connections you need to … Read more
Choosing between Milos and Skopelos pits volcanic Cycladic beaches against the pine-clad green coves of the Sporades. Plan island tours and tickets through My Greece Tours. This comparison is a common question in the Milos travel guide. The sections below compare the landscapes, the beaches, the vibe, the access and which island suits you best. … Read more