Skopelos, a gem in the Sporades, is best explored by renting a car or scooter. With a single main road stretching about 30 km from Skopelos Town to Glossa, a vehicle provides flexibility and access to the island’s diverse attractions. Visitors typically arrive by ferry, picking up rentals in Skopelos Town or Glossa. The island’s … Read more
Skopelos and Alonnisos, two jewels of the Sporades, offer distinct experiences for travelers. Skopelos is known for its lush greenery and vibrant culture, while Alonnisos attracts nature enthusiasts with its wild beauty and marine life. This guide helps you choose between these enchanting islands. Both islands boast unique attractions and atmospheres, catering to different preferences. … Read more
Choosing between Skopelos and Skiathos can be challenging, as both islands offer unique experiences in the Sporades. Skiathos is known for its lively atmosphere and beaches, while Skopelos is celebrated for its tranquil environment and lush landscapes. This guide will help you decide which island suits your travel preferences better. Explore the differences in accessibility, … Read more
The National Marine Park of Alonnisos and the Northern Sporades spreads across the sea just east of Skopelos, the largest marine protected area in Europe. It guards the Mediterranean monk seal, dolphins, seabirds and a chain of uninhabited islets, from Peristera and Kyra Panagia to the closed core of Piperi. Day boats cross from Skopelos … Read more
Glysteri Beach sits about 5 kilometres north of Skopelos Town, on the green, pine-covered island of Skopelos in the Northern Sporades. The small cove holds white pebbles washed by clear water, sheltered within its enclosing arms of rock. A single taverna backs the shore, and the short distance from town makes Glysteri a popular spot … Read more
Skopelos boat tours leave from the harbour at Skopelos Town and the bay of Agnontas, opening a coast that the road never reaches. A pine-covered island in the Northern Sporades, Skopelos hides remote north-coast beaches, sea caves and a protected marine zone offshore. Traditional caiques and larger day boats run the routes, mixing sightseeing with … Read more
The monasteries of Palouki stand on a pine-clad hill east of Skopelos Town, across the bay from the harbour. The cluster includes the active convent of Evangelistria, the older Metamorphosis tou Sotiros, the convent of Prodromos, Agia Barbara and the Taxiarches. A winding road and older cobbled paths climb the slope, linking the buildings and … Read more
Velanio Beach lies on the southeast coast of Skopelos, a pine-covered island in the Northern Sporades, just beyond the better-known bay of Stafylos. A short footpath climbs over the low headland that separates the two shores, dropping onto a longer strand of pebble and sand. Velanio beach ranks as the island’s unofficial naturist beach, with … Read more
Limnonari Beach sits in a sheltered cove on the south coast of Skopelos, a pine-covered island in the Northern Sporades. The bay holds fine, pale sand, a rare surface on an island where pebble beaches dominate the coastline. A single taverna with rooms stands above the shore, and the calm, shallow water draws families to … Read more
Stafylos Beach sits on the south coast of Skopelos, a pine-covered island in the Northern Sporades. It ranks as the closest organised beach to the harbour, about 4 kilometres south of Skopelos Town and roughly a 10-minute drive along the main road. The compact cove mixes fine pebbles with patches of sand, backed by green … Read more