It is the biggest in length island (after Skiros) in the North Sporades complex, 80% of which is covered by pine forests, plum trees, vineyards and olive groves. The fabulous beaches of Skopelos are known for their crystal waters and the marvelous landscape that surrounds them. Most of the villages on Skopelos are nestled on a hillsides with superb views. The colorful main town of Skopelos itself is a unique place where you will enjoy your walks through the narrow streets.
According to mythology its first inhabitant was Stafilos, son of Dionysus (or Thiseas) and Ariadne. The island extends over a surface of 101 km2, its coastline is 67 km long and it has 5,000 inhabitants.
Getting there
Skopelos cannot be reached directly by plane but you can fly to nearby Skiathos airport and take a hydrofoil/katamaran or ferry to the northern port of Loutraki (below Glossa village 15min to 30 min) or the main port of Skopelos island at Skopelos village (35 min to 1 hour).
The port of Skopelos in Skopelos Town, or Hora, serves the cities of Thessaloniki, Volos,
Skiathos and Alonissos by hyrofoils or ferries.
Activities
Sporades Marine Park: It is a conservation area of ~2,200 km2, probably the largest in the Mediterranean.
It is split in Zone A (includes the islands Alonissos, Peristera, Lechousa and Aderfia islands i.e. Mikro Aderfi and Megalo Aderfi) and Zone B (includes the islands Kira Panagia, Gioura, Grameza, Psathoura, Piperi - the core of, Skantzoura, Lagofitonissia i.e. Kasidis, Lachanou, Polemika, Strogyllo, Praso, Skadili and Korakas, Papous and Strogyllo islets.
There are various sailing boats ('Kaiki') that can get you for a day trip to some of these islands.
Hiking & Trekking on Mount Delphi, the highest point of the island.
'Sentoukia' Kings' graves visit
Lighthouse visit
Day trips to Alonissos island, Skiathos
