Skantzoura Bay
Exploring Alonnisos Sailing Holidays area
Small bay at the south side of Skantzoura Island.
Navigational Aids
Loutraki is an attractive but often crowded harbor. On the east side of the harbor there is a floating pontoon to which you can moor stern-to using your anchor.
Bavaria C45 Prestige (4Cab)
Linaria is a small harbor and it offers good protection from the meltemi (the Etesians) (the Etesians) as well as from the S winds. Anchoring is very difficult because of the many laid moorings and bad holding.
The port of Kými is situated at the northwest head of the bay of Kými. The town of Kými (Koúmi) with 3,674 residents is about 1 mile inlands of the homonymous port on a height of 200 meters, with the settlement Kými Beach adjacent to the harbor.
Skopelos, the main harbor of the island is a large and lively harbor. With a meltemi (the Etesians) (NE) it can develop an uncomfortable swell, although the harbor remains tenable.
Patitiri is the harbor and the largest town in Alonnisos. The harbor affords good shelter from the meltemi (the Etesians).
The Havos Gorge is near the small village of Kambia. The landscape is amazing as the area is covered with many trees creating a fabulous forest, and there are also waterfalls.
On the west coast of the south part of the bay Achili there is a marina, protected by two breakwaters made of a slope of masonry. At the head of the north breakwater a light operates.
The National Marine Park of northern Sporades consists of a handful of small, remote islands and the waters around them. It covers a wide sea area of approximately 2260 km2.
The graves are parallel to each other and at a relatively short distance with covers of 2.5 meters from separate monolithic plates.
On the shores of the village Néo KlÃma, the homonymous port is situated. The port is open to the south, 25 meters wide, and it is formed between two moles.
Taverna Nikos offers Kakavia a traditional fish soup with potatoes made by the fishermen during the fishing. Different kind of fish is used to cook Kakavia.
Petritsa is characterized by the white sand which stretches along the lush pine tree hills, located in the west side of the island of Skyros. It is one of the most secluded beaches of Skyros, so you will not find facilities.
The beach of Gyrismata is an extremely popular beach among locals as well as tourists. This long and sandy beach lies 5 km north of Skyros town and stretches over quite a distance.
Palamari is a settlement with great archaeological interest. It is located in the northeastern coast of Skyros, 13 km from Chora.
Agalipa bay is a natural ambience of unique beauty in northern Skyros, right after Agios Petros beach. The bay has two beaches, a large one and a narrowerer but more impressive one, since it hosts a shipwreck.
A long and sandy beach, Kyra Panagia beach is on the west coast of the island of Skyros. This beach is quite unspoiled with sparkling waters and nice sand.
Atsitsa beach is quite popular on the island of Skyros. With a couple of taverns nearby, which offer scrumptious food, the beach does not provide many amenities, such as towels or umbrellas.
Agios Fokas lies 13 km south west of Skyros town. The location is hidden engulfed among lush pine tree hills which stretch to all directions.
Pefkos is a scenic beach about 10 km to the west of Chora. It is very close to Atsitsa village and distinguishes for the lush green landscape that surrounds the small coast.
One of the most beautiful sandy beaches of the island. The panoramic view of the mountains and the open horizon offers an exciting scene.
Located on the right side of the rock, with the famous church of Saint John in Kastri. The sandy beach is actually composed of two small beaches; one provides access by stairs to the chapel on the hill.
Small amazing bay with a rock in its nozzle. Gorgeous pebble sea bottom and generally an environment that takes your breath away.
Vrysitsa beach has fine sand and pebbles with relatively shallow waters for some distance into the sea. .
Secluded sandy beach, right next to the beach of Perivoliou and surrounded by pine trees reaching the level of the sea with impressive rock formations. Perfect for secluded swimming.
Chondrogiorgi is a quaint beach located 27 km northwest of Skopelos town. Due to its secluded location, it is not popular to foreign visitors.
Located between the beaches of Perivoliou and Chondrogiorgi. The name was taken years ago when they found the corpse of a woman who was drowned in a shipwreck (pethameni means deceased).
Very lovely pebbly beach with crystal clear turquoise waters after Marpounta to the southwest. There are a few taverns with homemade food and fresh fish.
Small cove with sand and pebbles in the southwest. The small harbor of the town was used as a port of embarkation for the local boat that was performing daily route to Skopelos until the early 1970’s.
For many, this is considered the most significant area in the northern side of the island because of its rare wild beauty with beautiful small and secluded beaches. The Megali Ammos is the largest of the small beaches of the bay and consists of white pebbles and fine yellow sand in some places.
Hovolo is rated among the most beautiful beaches of Skopelos due to its crystal waters and the peaceful environment. It is located at the western coast of the island, 18km from Skopelos town.
Tiny beach with small pebbles and relatively cold water, there is also fresh water coming out into the sea just to the right of the beach. An interesting point is a cave that is to the right in the rocks which are found right into the sea.
The Aggalou Lakka is actually the last beach on the northern side of the island. White beach with small pebbles inside the water and outside on the beach.
Located next to the Agioi Anargyroi beach. It is an equally small and charming beach with fine pebbles and pine trees that look like bonsai plants as if they come from the rocks eaten by the sea.
Located at the northernmost point of the island. There are trees and vegetation in general, but is the driest landscape in this area.
One of the most popular and spectacular beaches in Alonissos. The sea looks white with coarse and fine pebbles.
Nice pebbly beach with crystal waters and view of the Pigeon Island. Preferred mainly by locals as it is a quiet beach.
Stafylos is just 5 km away from the capital. A nice fish tavern welcomes the visitors and some wooden steps lead down to the lovely pebbled bay with fine grey sand and crystal-clear waters.
This quite spacious beach consists of white pebbles and provides sun beds and umbrellas. The scenery complements the pine trees that literally dive into the sea.
Kastani beach is located at 14 km away from the city of Skopelos and is next to the beach of Milia. It is also called Mamma Mia beach because scenes from the homonymous film were shot here.
Small coves for the most part rocky, ideal for isolation, fishing and diving while sailing in Greece. The pines that reach down to the sea offer shade and dew.
Idyllic and sheltered bay, 8 km from the town of Skopelos with coastal taverns and amazing sunsets. The small pebbled beach is quite busy during the summer months.
After Stafylos, behind the small cape, this is a rather large long beach with fine sand at the beginning of which there are umbrellas and sun beds. At the end of the beach, there is a source of drinking water.
Small sandy beach right next to the harbor with umbrellas and sun beds. Perfect for those who prefer their convenience by not leaving town.
Panormos is 18 km from Skopelos. The beach of Panormos is famous, busy with facilities and marine sports available.
Near Panagitsa of Pyrgos. Although not preferred by tourists, this beach is a very good alternative for those who do not want to leave the city.
Not known for the most part to visitors of the island, this is a gorgeous beach with pebbles and sand worthy of a visit. Between Palio and Neo Klima, Armenopetra is ideal for those who seek isolation.
At a distance of 17 km from the town, there is Elios beach and the new settlement Neo Klima founded by the villagers of Kato Klima which was destroyed by landslides. This new village is built at a verdant hillside with great views.
Located 14 km from the town of Skopelos, Milia is the most beautiful and largest beach with golden sand in the island. Close to Panormos and Antrines, it is an organized beach which attracts many people, as it offers facilities and water sports.
The beach of St. Peter is smooth with fine sand and pebbles; ideal for families with young children.
The beach has small pebbles but fine white sand in its sea bottom; the only downside is that it is narrow in width and filled with people. The deep water makes it ideal for water sports.
Magazia beach is found within a ten-minute walk down the hill from Skyros town, where a long stairway brings you to its dark sand. As it is the main beach of the only main town on the island, Chora, it can get rather crowded in the high summer season.
The beach of Vlachia is a picturesque beach on Evia on the shores of the Aegean. Very clean and green as in a hillside surrounded by trees.
Limnionas beach in Central Evia is a beautiful pebbled beach with some of its parts with a dark cherry-brown sand. Limnionas beach has two canteens, which offer coffee and sandwiches and few umbrellas.
The beach Mourteri is a long beach with sand and pebbles on the shore and pebbles on the bottom. Along the beach there are a few taverns and cafes.
The very clean beach of Stomio Oxilithos is with pebbles inside and outside of the sea. Along the beachthere are restaurants and cafes.
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The Hiliadou has both sand and pebbles of all sizes connected to the foot of the mountain Dirfi. Various rocks are scattered in and out of the sea, dividing the coast into smaller beaches.
Beach Kolymbada is a beautiful beach in the south shortly after Skyros Kalamitsa. It gathers many people during the summer months.
Kalamitsa is found 9 km west of Skyros town. It is a lovely, sandy resort and has very clean waters.
Aspous beach lies 5 km south of Skyros town. There are a couple of taverns nearby but facilities are not available.
Lino is a little sandy and pebbly beach on the eastern coast of Skyros. The beach is never too crowded and visitors can get anything they need from the beach bar.
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Impressive beach with characteristic the red color of the rocks around the beach. Along with Ayios Demetrios, it is considered the most beautiful beach of the island.
Above the beach overlooking the homonymous hotel complex. It is organized and operates sports facilities.
A quite large beach with fine sand in and out of the water; ideal for water sports. Particularly popular for families with young children as the waters are shallow.
The beautiful pebbly beach of Milia has facilities as well water inflatable games for young children. The distinctive odor comes from the seaweed on the beach thought to have healing properties.
Spartines is a nice pebbled and sandy beach that can only be reached by foot or private boat. With no facilities, it has a unique feel of tranquility and isolation.
Just one kilometer from Patitiri, Votsi Beach is lovely little bay surrounded by trees reaching the crystalline waters. The little shingle beach has room only for a few visitors.
Rousoum Gialos is a very popular, shingle beach, mostly because it is near Patitiri. There are taverns and cafes here along with umbrellas and sun beds, so you can spend the whole day here.
Marpounda is one of the quietest beaches in the island before Great Mourtias. The beach consists of pebbles and black sand and the pine forest leads to the sea.
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Agios Petros is an impressive bay located in the southwestern coast of the deserted Kyra Panagia islet. It has emerald green waters and a popular destination for boaters.
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Deserted island in the bay across from Pigeon Beach Georgie Glass (Alonissos). Beach with sand with pebbles as well as green.
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