I would be very happy to help any of you to spend your holidays on this little paradise and save you a lot of money by guiding you with a lot of tips. E-mail me for studios/rooms to let (kitchen, refrig., a/c, t.v.) very cheap, 50m from the sea in the beautiful village of Elios (N. Klima). |
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At my opinion the most beautiful beach on this island and on Aegean sea.
It's about 17 km from the town, next to Milia beach. A sloping road, 500 metres off the bus route brings you to this lovely
beach. Opalscent sea and sandy coast. For romantics. The fully green trees reach the water. |
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"Skopelos Beaches On the South-western coast, on the bus route"
The closest beach to the town (4,5 km), popular and prone to get crowded. A sloping road, 500 metres off the bus route brings you to the beach. Mixed sandy and shingle, with umbrellas and sun beds, in a delightful setting. There are two taverns nearby and parking facilities.
It was named after the mythical Prince Stafilos. His grave was found on the small cape at the right side, together with his golden sword, which is displayed at the Museum of Athens. The grave is similar to the royal Mycenean ones. It is believed that Prince Stafilos with a group of Cretans settled here and founded a town, in 1600 B.C. |
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Encircling the harbour, Skopelos town has something for everyone; tranquil small squares with marvellous views, quaint churches
in magnificent settings or bustling bars with loud music. Its traditional architecture makes it unique amongst Greek islands.
Narrow flower-filled cobbled streets climb the hillside between white washed houses with slate or red-tile roofs and bougainvillaea
cascading down their walls. The overhanging wooden balconies and the white lace curtains behind painted windows create an
intimate atmosphere.
The old town is a designated preservation area and new building must retain the old style. Built on a steep slope, it is largely
inaccessible to vehicles. You may wander for hours in the quiet neighbourhoods exploring the 120 Byzantine churches with the
carved temples, or the ruins of the Venetian castle. |
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******* Lively and Entertaining Nightlife *******
For those preferring late nights, Skopelos town is great fun, particularly July and August, and so addictive that people return
here year after year.
Lovely waterside or hilltop bars where you can sip your cocktail, enjoying stunning views and watching the twinkle of distance
lights reflected in the still water of the harbour.
Bohemian night clubs, fancy discos playing the latest hits, music halls and Greek bouzouki clubs with famous singers and bouzouki
players compose the variety of a lively night life. All remain open until late.
Skopelos is one of the very few places in Greece where authentic "rembetica" songs are deeply rooted since their
arrival from Asia Minor in the early 1900's.
There are also some traditional open-air taverns organising "Greek nights" with live music, dancing and lot of fun.
Greek or western style, you can dance the night away until early morning. |
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Another beautiful beach. It's about 16 km from the Skopelos town. A lush, sandy beach with crystal water, sun beds, umbrellas
and water sports in magnificent surrounding scenery. Milia is crowded during the high season, but if you walk towards the
end of the beach, you will find a quiet cove, behind the rocks. It is well worth lingering and watching the sun setting.
Opposite Milia you can see a small islet named Dasia. The legend says that a big treasure is buried there, in a deep well.
If somebody wants to take the treasure must sacrifice one of his relatives !!!
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It's a charming fishing hamlet, 8 km from the Skopelos town. Small, shingle coast with waterside taverns and scenic sunsets. Popular and crowded. Agnontas is used as a third harbour, when the weather is bad in winter. It got its name from the runner Olympic winner Agnon, in 569 B.C. When the winner returned from Olympia, he landed at this port, which was named after him. |
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In contrast with the upper vicinities, the harbour side is busy and active. Inter-island ferries, yacht flotillas, hydrofoils,
day-trip cruisers, fishing and excursion boats are coming and going. All along the waterfront are cafes, bars and taverns
sheltered by huge plane or mulberry trees, and behind these are some marvellous shops. The fine collection of boutiques, jewellery
and souvenir shops reflect the sophisticated side of Skopelos.
Skopelos belongs to the Marine Park of the Aegean. The surrounding sea and some of the further outlying islands have been
made conservation areas, as they are breading grounds for the dwindling population of monk seals. |
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Here, where the green of the pine-trees and the dense forest mix with the deep blue of sea and sky, creating the picture
of unrivalled nature beauty, you will find yourself in an idyllic land, in a small paradise in the very heart of Greece.
According to the last census in 2001, Skopelos Town had 4000 inhabitants. |
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