Skopelos map

Capital: Skopelos or Chora

Overview:

Skopelos is an exclusively green island. Its rich vegetation offers incredible natural scenery, as the largest part of the island is covered by pine forests and fertile fields. Beaches, fishing spots and villages remain unspoiled by the modern influences, while from archaeology there is not much to see. The island is particularly known for its wine, the Skopelite pie, the virgin nature and the colorful view.

Best Skopelos Sights:

• the Venetian Castle (Citadel)

• the Monastery of Agios Riginos

• the Episcopate

• the Evangelistrias Monastery

• the ancient sculpted tombs Sentoukia

Places to visit:

• Agia Varvara

• The Centre of Photography

• The Folklore Museum

• The Nirvana Residence

• The quaint little port of Agnontas

• The Elios village with a beautiful beach and the mountain village Glossa

• Magdalene's Bakery

Special Events:

Religious feasts and the Skopelos carnival: The last two weeks of the carnival period are celebrated with much feasting and merrymaking on the island of Skopelos. The young, the old and the children disguise themselves and stream into the streets of the island. These masquerade groups are called "moutsounes", after the mask they wear. The Greek word "moutsouna" actually denotes a mask. Moreover, these people perform short sketches satirising various everyday situations as well as human behaviour and nature on local level or not.

Best Skopelos beaches:

Mostly on the south, Agnontas, Staphylos, Elios, Panormos, Milia, Limnonari, Kastani, Glysteri, Glyphoneri, Hovolo, Armenopetra, Valanio, Antrines etc