Skopelos belongs to the Northern Sporades and has three main ports: Skopelos, Agnontas and Glossa .Skopelos is the capital of the island, located on the north side of the island. Its ancient name was "Peparithos", by the son of Dionysus and Ariadne, who was the first resident here. Emerald waters on dreamy coasts, Pelion architecture, natural beauties, imposing monasteries and authentic island atmosphere make up the image of Skopelos, one of the greenest islands of Greece, since most of it is covered with virgin pine forest
By Ship:
From Volos
From Agios Konstantinos
From Kimasi Mantoudi Evia
From Kimi Evia
Time Table:
Anes Ferries - Hellenic Seaways - Aegean Flying Dolphins - Skyros Shipping
By Plane :
To Skiathos Island
Where to Stay
For Families : Neo Klima , Panormos, Stafylos , Loutraki , Agnontas
For Couples : Skopelos Town , Glossa
For Nature-lovers : Glossa
Skopelos Beaches
There are plenty of beaches on the island, serving all the expectations of the visitors. beaches that are organized with bars and canteens and beaches that are isolated by offering guests tranquility enjoying the natural scenery in combination with the sound of the sea.
Organized Beaches
- Μama Mia Cliff
- Perivoliou
- Stafylos
- Velanio
- Glisteri
- Agnontas
- Limnonari
- Panormos
- Milia
- Kastani
My Suggestion for Nature Lovers
- Spilia Beach (Directions)
- Pethamenis (Directions)
- Amarantos (Directions)
- Velanio 2 (Directions)
- Hovolo (Directions)
Things to do in Skopelos
Visit Mama Mia Cliff
A magnificent church perched on the top of a rock. It approaches the stairs that are beaten on the cliff side and of course the view on the rise and the top is fantastic. The church appears in the movie "Mamma Mia", attracting many couples who wish to make their wedding there!
Outdoor Activities
Ιf you are a lover of outdoor activities there are several teams intending to show you the natural beauty of my island. Ιn the next links you will find their websites so that you can contact them.
Some of my outdoor activities in Skopelos :
Hiking Retsina Trail
Rapel From Mama Mia Cliff
Hiking Up to the Top
Fishing With Kayak
Camping Skopelos
Discover Beaches with Kayak
Walking in picturesque Village of Glossa
Narrow streets, often paved, facades of houses that have remained unchanged over the years and blooming balconies make up a scenery that began from another era. In its cobblestone streets there will still meet women with local costumes, dresses and inhabitants who maintain their traditional way of life. You could make a stop in Palió Klíma is a picturesque village close to Glóssa that suffered great damage during the earthquake of 1965.
Discover Byzantine Monasteries
Discover Byzantine Monasteries
Impressive Byzantine monasteries, like Evangelistría (directions) and Timiou Prodrómou (directions), built in idyllic locations. The old Monastery of Evangelistría, east of Hóra, was renovated in 1712 and is famous for its fortress-like precinct and its breathtaking view of the Port and Hóra.
Enjoy The Sunset
Here (Loutraki - Lighthouse ) are the best places in island where you can enjoy the sunset .
What you should Taste
- Skopelos Cheese Pie
- Local almond sweets
- Fresh Fishes
- Skopelos's Plum
- Skopelos's Goat Recipes
Useful Phones
Police : +302424022235
Hospital:+302424022222
Μunicipality: +302424022250
Fire Department:+302424024199
Port Authority:+2424 022180
