Sailing Holidays in
Skopelos
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Skópelos belongs to the North Sporades group of islands and has three main ports: Skópelos, Agnóntas and Glóssa. More than half is covered with virgin pine forest. The island enjoyed international acclaim when Hollywood producers chose it to shoot the famous movie “Mamma Mia”, establishing the island as a holiday destination for tourists from all over the world.
Hóra, on the northern coast, is the capital of the island. Its ancient name was Peparithos, after the son of the god Dionysos and Ariadne, who was the first inhabitant of the island. Hóra nestles comfortably on a hill and sprawls around a castle. The medieval castle with its sweeping views of the Aegean, the stone houses with picture-perfect courtyards, narrow paved streets and a number of Byzantine churches encapsulates the essence of a typical Greek island settlement.
Take a trip through the rich history of the island with a visit to the Folklore Museum, housed in a renovated mansion built in the previous century, where you can enjoy a rich collection of valuable 19th and early 20th century embroidered cloths, traditional costumes, weaving and decorative pieces.
Don’t leave Skópelos without tasting the traditional local cheese pie, a mouth watering delicacy made of crispy pastry in a spiral shape and local goat cheese.
Navigational Aids
Skopelos 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.
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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.
Panormos Cove Bay
On the shores of the village Néo Klíma, the homonymous port is situated. The port is open to the south, 25 meters wide, and it is formed between two moles.
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Panormos Beach
Panormos is 18 km from Skopelos. The beach of Panormos is famous, busy with facilities and marine sports available.
Small pebbly creeks in series in one lovely location just after Panormos and before Milia, approximately 13 km from the town of Skopelos. Most of them are quiet and isolated.
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).
Small sandy beach right next to the harbor with umbrellas and sun beds. Perfect for those who prefer their convenience by not leaving town.
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.
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.
Small amazing bay with a rock in its nozzle. Gorgeous pebble sea bottom and generally an environment that takes your breath away.
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.
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.
Loutraki is the second harbor of Skopelos and is 28 km from the town. It is the seaport of Glossa and one of the resort places on the island that in recent years has had rapid growth.
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.
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.
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.
Chondrogiorgi is a quaint beach located 27 km northwest of Skopelos town. Due to its secluded location, it is not popular to foreign visitors.
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.
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.
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.
