Skyros map

Capital: Skyros or Chora

Overview:

Skyros Island lies opposite Kymi of Evia Island and presents an exceptional diverse geological image. You will find forests on the one side and rocky cliffs on the other. The nature as a whole amazes with its beautiful landscapes, sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, sea caves, traditional white-washed houses and settlements, while important sites attest the island’s history.

Best Skyros Sights:

• The Ancient Quarries

• The Palamari Prehistoric Settlement

• The Skyros Castle

• The Rupert Brooke Square

• The Byzantine Monastery of Agios Georgios of Skyros

• The Chapel of Agios Nikolaos, on Cape Pouria

The famous Pony Skyros horses. 

Places to visit:

• The picturesque bay of Atritsa

• The smallest but most beautiful port of Linaria

• Mountain Kochila

• The Caves

• The villages Molos and Magazia

Special Events:

Of the greatest interest is the Carnival Festival of Skyros, with the customs of "Yeros" and "Korela". On Ash Monday a local feast takes place in the square, while also the carnival celebration of "trata" offers a unique experience.

Best Skyros beaches:

Gyrismata, Agios Petros, Skyros Town, Molos, Palamari, Theotokos, Cape Petritsa, Kyra Panagia, Kalamitsa, Ahili, Kolymbada, Renes, Pefkos, Aherounes.