About skopelos

Velanio Beach

If you walk across the beach at Stafylos and follow the footpath on the hill, you will find yourself at a second beach, Velanio, which is worth visiting, despite the walking distance. Velanio is the only beach on Skopelos where … Read More

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Milia beach

Leaving behind the Antrines, you will meet Milia, which is for many the most beautiful beach of the island. It is a large organized beach, which has a lifeguard and a beach bar. Milia could be characterized “exotic”, as it … Read More

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Kastani beach

Kastani beach became famous for the film “Mama Mia” and not unfairly. Kastani is located right next to Milios and 21 km from the country. The two sandy beaches (Milios and Kastani) are joined only by a path that passes … Read More

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Skopelos. The terrain

Skopelos is the largest of the Northen Sporades group of Islands. Its rocky coastline forms innumerable small coves and the two large bays of Panormos and Skopelos. Mt Delfi stretches from the northern part of the island to the center; … Read More

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Feel the Tranquility of Greece’s Skopelos Island

Belonging to the Northern Sporades group of islands, Skopelos is one of those places that keeps enchanting visitors through the decades. With its hilly and still green landscapes and thinner crowds compared to more popular Greek spots, it is a persistent draw … Read More

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Greek island holiday guide: the Sporades and Evia

In the first of a new series on holidaying in the Greek islands we look at the Sporades – including Skopelos, where Mamma Mia! was filmed – and Evia, the country’s second largest island, where the Greeks go on holidays … Read More

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Is Skopelos the perfect Greek island?

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Hovolo beach

Hovolo beach starts from south end of Neo Klima village. When you reach Neo Klima, the sign boards for Hovolo will lead to a small beach next to the port on one side and high cliffs on the other side. … Read More

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Perivoliou beach

Perivoliou is the last beach of the north-east coast of the island . It is only 5.2 km on the opposite side from the village of Glossa, and it’s very popular to local families because it’s not accessible by the local … Read More

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mama mia church

Agios Ioannis is one of the most picturesque and famous locations in Skopelos. Its crystal waters and the natural beauty are some of the characteristics of this region, which is located 30 km north west of Skopelos town and 8 … Read More

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Glossa

THE VILLAGE OF GLOSSA. Glossa is the second largest settlement on Skopelos. It is on the NW part of the island and it is built on the hill above the port of Loutraki with a wonderful view. It is the … Read More

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Hello world!

Welcome to Skopelos island! Explore the most green island in Greece!

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Stafilos Beach

Stafilos is one of the closest beaches to Skopelos Town. The beach is 5 km away from the capital, the stunning bay is accessible by local bus or private car.  Its name comes from the minoan prince Stafilos, the son … Read More

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Agnontas

Just one bend below Amarantos and at a distance of 8 km from the town, there is Agnontas, full of pines. It took its name from the Agnontas or Agnon, an Olympic athlete in the sport of running from Peparithos, … Read More

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Limnonari beach

Climbing one bend above Agnontas and at a distance of 9,5 km from the town of Skopelos, you see a sign informing of yet one more beautiful beach, Limnonari. Tradition has it that it took its name from Ares, the … Read More

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Amarantos

Amarandos is a rocky cape which, along with Agios Ioannis Kastri, has become the symbol of Skopelos with the photos of two lonely trees sticking out of a sea cliff. The cape is located on the southwest coast of the … Read More

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