Guidebook for Sporades
Parks & Nature
Location: 5 km south east of Skopelos Town Description: Velanio is a small beach right next to Stafylos. Part of this beach is organized. Type: Pebbled, Partly Organized, Secluded, Nudism
19 locals recommend
Βελάνιο
Location: 5 km south east of Skopelos Town Description: Velanio is a small beach right next to Stafylos. Part of this beach is organized. Type: Pebbled, Partly Organized, Secluded, Nudism
Location: 15 km west of Skopelos Town Description: This is a small secluded beach that doesn't get much popular. The shore has white pebbles. Type: Pebbled, Family Friendly, Partly Organized ----- Kastani is one of the loveliest beaches in Skopelos, with lovely crystal waters and white sand, located 15 km west of Skopelos Town. It has a remarkable environment surrounded by pine trees that reach the edge of the shore. Its majestic landscape has made a worldwide tour with the American film "Mamma Mia", most of the scenes were shot here. Kastani becomes busy in summer, but not as busy as Elios or Klima. A sloping dirt road, just 500 meters from the bus route, will lead you to the beach
10 locals recommend
Paralia Kastani
Location: 15 km west of Skopelos Town Description: This is a small secluded beach that doesn't get much popular. The shore has white pebbles. Type: Pebbled, Family Friendly, Partly Organized ----- Kastani is one of the loveliest beaches in Skopelos, with lovely crystal waters and white sand, located 15 km west of Skopelos Town. It has a remarkable environment surrounded by pine trees that reach the edge of the shore. Its majestic landscape has made a worldwide tour with the American film "Mamma Mia", most of the scenes were shot here. Kastani becomes busy in summer, but not as busy as Elios or Klima. A sloping dirt road, just 500 meters from the bus route, will lead you to the beach
Location: 18 km west of Skopelos Town Description: This is an amazing beach close to Elios. Surrounded by greenery, Hovolo has exotic water and a calm ambience. Type: Pebbled, Family Friendly, Partly Organized Hovolo is rated among the most beautiful beaches of Skopelos due to its crystalline waters and the peaceful environment. It is located at the western coast of the island, 18 km from Skopelos Town. Actually there are three amazing coves in the region of Hovolo, each one with its own unique beauty. They are all surrounded by huge rocks with sparse vegetation that reach the shore. The crystal water creates a perfect combination with the remarkable rocky landscape.
13 locals recommend
Hovolo Beach
Location: 18 km west of Skopelos Town Description: This is an amazing beach close to Elios. Surrounded by greenery, Hovolo has exotic water and a calm ambience. Type: Pebbled, Family Friendly, Partly Organized Hovolo is rated among the most beautiful beaches of Skopelos due to its crystalline waters and the peaceful environment. It is located at the western coast of the island, 18 km from Skopelos Town. Actually there are three amazing coves in the region of Hovolo, each one with its own unique beauty. They are all surrounded by huge rocks with sparse vegetation that reach the shore. The crystal water creates a perfect combination with the remarkable rocky landscape.
Location: 9 km south of Skopelos Town Description: Limnorari is a small secluded beach surrounded by greenery. It is located close to Agnontas. Type: Pebbled, Partly Organized
30 locals recommend
Λιμνονάρι
Location: 9 km south of Skopelos Town Description: Limnorari is a small secluded beach surrounded by greenery. It is located close to Agnontas. Type: Pebbled, Partly Organized
Location: 13 km west of Skopelos Town Description: This is a fine beach with white pebbles and crystal water. Part of this beach is organized with sunbeds and umbrellas. Type: Sandy, Family Friendly, Organised
22 locals recommend
Mēliá Beach
21 ΚανάρηLocation: 13 km west of Skopelos Town Description: This is a fine beach with white pebbles and crystal water. Part of this beach is organized with sunbeds and umbrellas. Type: Sandy, Family Friendly, Organised
Location: 25 km north west of Skopelos Town Description: Loutraki, the most popular tourist place in Skopelos, is actually the beach of Glossa. The coast is pebbled but clean. Type: Pebbled, Family Friendly, Partly Organized
42 locals recommend
Loutraki
Location: 25 km north west of Skopelos Town Description: Loutraki, the most popular tourist place in Skopelos, is actually the beach of Glossa. The coast is pebbled but clean. Type: Pebbled, Family Friendly, Partly Organized
Location: 5 km south east of Skopelos Town Description: Stafilos, on the southern side of Skopelos, is among the most popular and picturesque beaches on the island. It is surrounded by high cliffs and the coast is organized. Type: Pebbled, Family Friendly, Partly Organized
10 locals recommend
Paralia Stafilos
Location: 5 km south east of Skopelos Town Description: Stafilos, on the southern side of Skopelos, is among the most popular and picturesque beaches on the island. It is surrounded by high cliffs and the coast is organized. Type: Pebbled, Family Friendly, Partly Organized
Location: 8 km south of Skopelos Town Description: This is a pebbled beach surrounded by a picturesque green ambience. Small fishing boats and yachts moor in the port of Agnontas in summer. Type: Pebbled, Family Friendl
Eparchiaki Odos Agnontas
Eparchiaki Odos AgnontasLocation: 8 km south of Skopelos Town Description: This is a pebbled beach surrounded by a picturesque green ambience. Small fishing boats and yachts moor in the port of Agnontas in summer. Type: Pebbled, Family Friendl
Location: 12 km west of Skopelos Town Description: Panormos is considered among the most beautiful beaches on Skopelos. It has sandy coast, sparkling water and gives a great view to the sunset. Type: Pebbled, Family Friendly, Partly Organized
18 locals recommend
Panormos Beach
Location: 12 km west of Skopelos Town Description: Panormos is considered among the most beautiful beaches on Skopelos. It has sandy coast, sparkling water and gives a great view to the sunset. Type: Pebbled, Family Friendly, Partly Organized
Elios or Neo Klima village lies 19 km west of Skopelos town, surrounded by dense pine tree forests. The first houses are built at the bottom of Elios, around the picturesque port. Elios is a relatively new settlement, built in 1981 after the destruction of Klima village by the major earthquake in 1965. The locals who moved there managed to create a new village was from the start in a beautiful region full of pine trees. A little wharf was also made for the boats. In the heart of the village there are some accommodation, nice fish taverns and local shops. For swimming you can visit the main beach and a number of other beautiful beaches like Hovolo and Armenopetra
Elios Beach (Eva Karras)
Elios or Neo Klima village lies 19 km west of Skopelos town, surrounded by dense pine tree forests. The first houses are built at the bottom of Elios, around the picturesque port. Elios is a relatively new settlement, built in 1981 after the destruction of Klima village by the major earthquake in 1965. The locals who moved there managed to create a new village was from the start in a beautiful region full of pine trees. A little wharf was also made for the boats. In the heart of the village there are some accommodation, nice fish taverns and local shops. For swimming you can visit the main beach and a number of other beautiful beaches like Hovolo and Armenopetra
Sightseeing
Skopelos Town is the first village ones sees while reaching the port. This little town which is the capital and main port of Skopelos is quite picturesque with lovely whitewashed houses, flower gardens and colorful balconies. Its fountains, its many little whitewashed churches, narrow streets and alleys compose the beautiful setting of the village. The town is built amphitheatrically amidst lush surroundings with a long labyrinth of alleys reaching the top of the hill where the ancient castle lies. At the bottom of the town, at the port where most of the activities take place during the summer, you will find plenty of restaurants, shops and modern accommodations.
28 locals recommend
Skopelos
Skopelos Town is the first village ones sees while reaching the port. This little town which is the capital and main port of Skopelos is quite picturesque with lovely whitewashed houses, flower gardens and colorful balconies. Its fountains, its many little whitewashed churches, narrow streets and alleys compose the beautiful setting of the village. The town is built amphitheatrically amidst lush surroundings with a long labyrinth of alleys reaching the top of the hill where the ancient castle lies. At the bottom of the town, at the port where most of the activities take place during the summer, you will find plenty of restaurants, shops and modern accommodations.
Glossa village Skopelos: Glossa is the second major settlement of Skopelos, located 25 km north west of the island's capital. Glossa is built amphitheatrically on the mountain slopes, 250 meters above the sea. It is surrounded with pine forests, almond trees and plane trees. Glossa charms its visitors with its two-storey whitewashed houses and cute balconies overlooking the sea. At the bottom of the village lies the lovely port where ferries connect the village with the nearby islands and the isolated beaches. Among the best sightseeings of Glossa is the Monastery of Taxiarhes which lies on a fabulous location amidst pine tree forests. Ruins of Roman baths can be found near the port as well
38 locals recommend
Glossa
Glossa village Skopelos: Glossa is the second major settlement of Skopelos, located 25 km north west of the island's capital. Glossa is built amphitheatrically on the mountain slopes, 250 meters above the sea. It is surrounded with pine forests, almond trees and plane trees. Glossa charms its visitors with its two-storey whitewashed houses and cute balconies overlooking the sea. At the bottom of the village lies the lovely port where ferries connect the village with the nearby islands and the isolated beaches. Among the best sightseeings of Glossa is the Monastery of Taxiarhes which lies on a fabulous location amidst pine tree forests. Ruins of Roman baths can be found near the port as well
MAMMA MIA SPOT: If you are in Skepelos or Skiathos this is a must see!! You can get there by car, or tour. If you don’t have either one take the bus to Glossa and a taxi will take you there. Take a water bottle with you for your climb to the church. Also something to cover your hands in the hot sun if you need to hold onto the railings where it is steep they get really hot. The view is breathtaking and if you are fortunate to be there at night, it is absolutely beautiful!!
17 locals recommend
Agios Ioannis Beach
MAMMA MIA SPOT: If you are in Skepelos or Skiathos this is a must see!! You can get there by car, or tour. If you don’t have either one take the bus to Glossa and a taxi will take you there. Take a water bottle with you for your climb to the church. Also something to cover your hands in the hot sun if you need to hold onto the railings where it is steep they get really hot. The view is breathtaking and if you are fortunate to be there at night, it is absolutely beautiful!!
It is a bit tricky to find the location, but the view from above is amazing. According to map, it can be reached from two points, but we were coming from Neo Klima towards Pano Kareia location, following road signs for Sandoukia. Turning left toward Sandoukia you should take a macadam road uphill until you see a big red (actually traffic) sign pointing to the right. There starts the hiking path to Sandoukia which isn't demanding but you need to wear sneakers, at least. Follow red marks along the path and you'll get there in 15 minutes or less. The highest point is pile of rocks but you need to continue down for a while to find Pirate Graves.
25 locals recommend
Sentoúkia
Vouno KariaIt is a bit tricky to find the location, but the view from above is amazing. According to map, it can be reached from two points, but we were coming from Neo Klima towards Pano Kareia location, following road signs for Sandoukia. Turning left toward Sandoukia you should take a macadam road uphill until you see a big red (actually traffic) sign pointing to the right. There starts the hiking path to Sandoukia which isn't demanding but you need to wear sneakers, at least. Follow red marks along the path and you'll get there in 15 minutes or less. The highest point is pile of rocks but you need to continue down for a while to find Pirate Graves.
While it may be true that the focus of most is to get to Ag Ioanni (Mama Mia's church), a short stop at Ag Riginos on the way to the other end of the island provides a peaceful alternative. Martyred in the Church's early history, Agios Riggings was the first bishop and later the patron saint of Skopelos. The standing church and monastery compound is built on the original site that honored the martyr's life work and passing. The monks are long gone but the grounds are lovingly tended by--at the time of our visit--by a woman who continues to sell small items made by the monks on Athos and closer by monasteries. In the tradition of monasteries, she offers visitors pieces of sweet, loukoumia and
13 locals recommend
Ekklisia Agios Riginos
While it may be true that the focus of most is to get to Ag Ioanni (Mama Mia's church), a short stop at Ag Riginos on the way to the other end of the island provides a peaceful alternative. Martyred in the Church's early history, Agios Riggings was the first bishop and later the patron saint of Skopelos. The standing church and monastery compound is built on the original site that honored the martyr's life work and passing. The monks are long gone but the grounds are lovingly tended by--at the time of our visit--by a woman who continues to sell small items made by the monks on Athos and closer by monasteries. In the tradition of monasteries, she offers visitors pieces of sweet, loukoumia and
Food Scene
This is one of the best Coffee shops on the island, serves breakfast, lunch, Vegan food . Vegetarian food, beers, smoothies, waffles, salads, cakes, club sandwiches, hamburgers, hotdogs, nuggets, sandwiches, ouzo and coffee... .and tsipouro Meze...also best wifi , great music.Its located on the port of Loutraki Glossa , and its near Loutraki Beach!
9 locals recommend
Karras Cafe
This is one of the best Coffee shops on the island, serves breakfast, lunch, Vegan food . Vegetarian food, beers, smoothies, waffles, salads, cakes, club sandwiches, hamburgers, hotdogs, nuggets, sandwiches, ouzo and coffee... .and tsipouro Meze...also best wifi , great music.Its located on the port of Loutraki Glossa , and its near Loutraki Beach!
Just the right place for a coffee and light snack while waiting for the ferry - excellent views and nice background music
15 locals recommend
P'tharakia espresso & cocktail bar
Just the right place for a coffee and light snack while waiting for the ferry - excellent views and nice background music
Food is gourmet, high quality and excellent. Service and staff were very professional and polite. View from balcony tables -which we sat- is amazing and boost the experience. A lovely place to relax, eat quality food and enjoy the Greek natural Island view
28 locals recommend
Agnanti Restaurant
Glossa - SkopelosFood is gourmet, high quality and excellent. Service and staff were very professional and polite. View from balcony tables -which we sat- is amazing and boost the experience. A lovely place to relax, eat quality food and enjoy the Greek natural Island view
You can try anything here. Local dishes taste all great! Fish is highly recommended. After second visit we got a bottle of wine and shots for free. If you re in Loutraki the 200meter walking from the ferry is really worth it! Enjoy your stay.
13 locals recommend
Flisvos Seafood Tavern
You can try anything here. Local dishes taste all great! Fish is highly recommended. After second visit we got a bottle of wine and shots for free. If you re in Loutraki the 200meter walking from the ferry is really worth it! Enjoy your stay.
Perfect village location. Efficient service, well-cooked ingredients, and remarkably good value. Souvlaki place.Spectacular sunset and view. Highly recommended
10 locals recommend
To Louki
Eparchiaki Odos Skopelou-LoutrakiouPerfect village location. Efficient service, well-cooked ingredients, and remarkably good value. Souvlaki place.Spectacular sunset and view. Highly recommended
Good cooked Greek food. Very pleasant and polite owner/staff. Worth the visit.fantastic lunch here. Delicious traditional Greek food cooked as it should be. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and the waiter was very nice and helpful. 20euros for a whole load of top class home cooked food
11 locals recommend
Μανώλης Ταβέρνα (Manolis Tavern)
Good cooked Greek food. Very pleasant and polite owner/staff. Worth the visit.fantastic lunch here. Delicious traditional Greek food cooked as it should be. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and the waiter was very nice and helpful. 20euros for a whole load of top class home cooked food
This bar is so beautiful! The view is breathtaking and there is everything you need for a day at the beach (coffee, juice, icecream). The bar is also well equipt for the evenings with great cocktails. Relaxing music and a cute place to grab a late drink by the sea. The stuff were really friendly and helpful.beach bar
10 locals recommend
Madalaki Coffee.Snack.drinkS
This bar is so beautiful! The view is breathtaking and there is everything you need for a day at the beach (coffee, juice, icecream). The bar is also well equipt for the evenings with great cocktails. Relaxing music and a cute place to grab a late drink by the sea. The stuff were really friendly and helpful.beach bar
this is the place with it's tastes, atmosphere, people. Cheese pie, apple pie, cream pie.... Grandmother making perfect pies. Real coffee, smells, small tables in white streets, what a way to start a day.
13 locals recommend
Skopelos Pies Mixalis
this is the place with it's tastes, atmosphere, people. Cheese pie, apple pie, cream pie.... Grandmother making perfect pies. Real coffee, smells, small tables in white streets, what a way to start a day.
Korali is a very good seafood restaurant with quick and helpful service and very fresh products! Its menu has a big variety of starters and seafood plates as well as wines and beers! It's at the water's edge and that makes it very romantic and peaceful.
27 locals recommend
Korali Agnondas Skopelos | Sea food Tavern - Restaurant
Eparchiaki Odos AgnontasKorali is a very good seafood restaurant with quick and helpful service and very fresh products! Its menu has a big variety of starters and seafood plates as well as wines and beers! It's at the water's edge and that makes it very romantic and peaceful.
This café/bar/ouserie in the heart of Glossa village, a petit place wher eyou can enjoy cold beers with meze (seems to be a dying out Greek tradition), or ouzo and great pizza
11 locals recommend
Monogramma
This café/bar/ouserie in the heart of Glossa village, a petit place wher eyou can enjoy cold beers with meze (seems to be a dying out Greek tradition), or ouzo and great pizza
Eat the best souvlaki in Skopelos, also try the best kontosouvli in town (pork meat in chunks, marinated )delicious meat and friendly staff were the highlights!Great Kebabs
11 locals recommend
Souvlaki Skopelos
Eat the best souvlaki in Skopelos, also try the best kontosouvli in town (pork meat in chunks, marinated )delicious meat and friendly staff were the highlights!Great Kebabs
Drinks & Nightlife
Cosy bar to have a drink or enjoy wonderful food! Great atmosphere. Very good selection of beers. Tasteful cocktails.
the staff are lovely and we were very well looked after.Delicious burger,mixed grill for two persons
12 locals recommend
Palataki Wine Bistro
Cosy bar to have a drink or enjoy wonderful food! Great atmosphere. Very good selection of beers. Tasteful cocktails.
the staff are lovely and we were very well looked after.Delicious burger,mixed grill for two persons
Clean drinks, and very nice music. Ideal for couples with children, just in front of the shop there is a fenced playground
14 locals recommend
Ntokos Bar
Clean drinks, and very nice music. Ideal for couples with children, just in front of the shop there is a fenced playground
great place to dance and drink. Greek Music and famous Djsonce and a while....Bouzoukia
10 locals recommend
Exodos Club Gr
Doulidougreat place to dance and drink. Greek Music and famous Djsonce and a while....Bouzoukia
Arts & Culture
Monastery:Lovely ride up through the hills and amazing views across the town from here. Peace and quiet. It's a good climb, but once there the views are spectacular, and the Exhibition of Historical artefacts is worth taking some time to enjoy
6 locals recommend
monastero di Panagia Evangelistria
Monastery:Lovely ride up through the hills and amazing views across the town from here. Peace and quiet. It's a good climb, but once there the views are spectacular, and the Exhibition of Historical artefacts is worth taking some time to enjoy
Getting Around
Public transport within the island of Skopelos
FROM SKOPELOS TO STAFILOS AND AGNONTAS
FROM SKOPELOS TO PANORMOS AND MILIA KASTANI:
FROM SKOPELOS TO GLOSSA AND NEW KLIMA , ELIOS CHOVOLO
07:00 - 10:45 - 13:15 - 14:00 - 16:30 - 18:30 - 20:00 - 23:00
FROM STAFILOS AND AGNONTAS TO SKOPELOS:
FROM PANORMOS , MILIA ,KASTANI TO SKOPELOS
FROM NEW KLIMA , ELIOS , CHOVOLO TO SKOPELOS
FROM GLOSSA LOUTRAKI TO SKOPELO
08:00 - 12:00 - 14:30 - 17:45 - 20:00 - 21:30
11 locals recommend
bus Skopelos
Public transport within the island of Skopelos
FROM SKOPELOS TO STAFILOS AND AGNONTAS
FROM SKOPELOS TO PANORMOS AND MILIA KASTANI:
FROM SKOPELOS TO GLOSSA AND NEW KLIMA , ELIOS CHOVOLO
07:00 - 10:45 - 13:15 - 14:00 - 16:30 - 18:30 - 20:00 - 23:00
FROM STAFILOS AND AGNONTAS TO SKOPELOS:
FROM PANORMOS , MILIA ,KASTANI TO SKOPELOS
FROM NEW KLIMA , ELIOS , CHOVOLO TO SKOPELOS
FROM GLOSSA LOUTRAKI TO SKOPELO
08:00 - 12:00 - 14:30 - 17:45 - 20:00 - 21:30
2.2 km from the harbor of Skiathos ...A small airport with one passenger terminal only, operating since 1972. Airport Telephone Center: +30 2427029105
26 locals recommend
Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Σκιάθου "Αλέξανδρος Παπαδιαμάντης"
2.2 km from the harbor of Skiathos ...A small airport with one passenger terminal only, operating since 1972. Airport Telephone Center: +30 2427029105
24h professional taxi services all around skopelos island tel: 697 977 7830
10 locals recommend
Taxi Service Rania & Panos Skopelos Island
24h professional taxi services all around skopelos island tel: 697 977 7830
Shopping
Σπορά - Εργαστήριο παραδοσιακών πιτών Σκοπέλου
Big Supermarket
Sklavenitis Super Market
supermarket