Panormos Beach occupies a large, sheltered bay on the west coast of Skopelos, a pine-covered island in the Northern Sporades. The beach mixes fine pebbles with patches of sand, backed by a slope of Aleppo pine that runs close to the shore. Panormos ranks among the oldest-established resort areas on Skopelos, and its deep bay … Read more
Milia Beach stretches along the southwest coast of Skopelos, a pine-covered island in the Northern Sporades. The bay forms the longest continuous beach on the island, a curving arc of fine white pebbles backed by a dense wall of Aleppo pine. Clear, deep water runs off the shore toward the small wooded islet of Dasia, … Read more
Skopelos is the greenest island in the Northern Sporades, cloaked in pine forest and washed by a Mediterranean climate that shapes when to visit. The best time to visit Skopelos falls in May, June and September, when the sea is warm, the heat stays comfortable and the crowds thin. This month-by-month guide sets out the … Read more
Milos vs Skiathos pits a dramatic volcanic Cycladic island against a green, pine-clad Sporades island of sandy beaches and nightlife. Plan island tours and tickets through My Greece Tours. Choosing between the two is a common question in the Milos travel guide. The sections below compare the landscapes, the beaches, the vibe, the access and … Read more