Velanio Beach on Skopelos: The Island’s Naturist Beach

Skopelos, Greece — ΧΩΡΑ ΣΚΟΠΕΛΟΥ

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

Stafylos Beach on Skopelos: The Closest Bay to Town

Skopelos, Greece — Skopelos07balcony

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