Skopelos Town Holidays

Skopelos Town Holidays - Destination Profile

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Skopelos Town Holidays - Things to see

The village of Glossa: Where no cars are allowed, great views, narrow historic streets, a small church and cafe at the summit of the town.

The Village of Klima: Destroyed in 1965 but has been renovated it. It's fairly small but very enchanting.

The Graves of Sedoukia: Lie next to the 700 metre high mountain Delphi. They are pre-historic graves and we recommend a visit during your stay.

Monasteries On the left side of Skopelos in the hills. Nuns still live within and are very happy to meet visitors. They are called the Evangelistra and Prodromos.

The Folklore Museum: Exhibiting various fine handiworks from the late 19th and 20th century (embroidery, weaving and handicraft work, especially ceramics, knives, woodcarvings and agricultural tools).

Things to do on a Holiday in Skopelos Town

Popular activities during holidays in Skopelos Town include:-

• Walking in hills and town

Skopelos Town Holidays - Excursions

Aegean Paradise Excursion: Relax and enjoy the wonderful coastlines of the Sporades islands, set within the beautiful Aegean.

National Marine Park: Home of the endangered monk seal and the dolphins.

Greek Night: A fun but traditional evening, a lively atmosphere and a must on at least one night whilst in Greece.

Delicious Greek Specialities: Washed down by the tasty local wine. This is buffet BBQ-style with excellent choices for vegetarians. There is a wide variety of fresh salads. It is set in a gorgeous venue overlooking the churches and windy paths of old Skopelos town. You will have a chance to learn your first, Greek, dancing steps by our professional team of local dancers. Not to be missed.

Secret Skopelos: Discover the true secrets and history of the old town. Listen to stories of the town that bring it to life and meet the local islanders. This town walk combines several different aspects of the life on Skopelos. Admire the local architecture of the village including houses and churches. Learn how people live and work here on the island. Take a peak in the life of the inhabitants of Skopelos including both its religious and cultural significance.

Make your Skopelos Town holidays extra special by booking some of our great excursions, places are limited so reserve your place at your Welcome Meeting or contact your holiday representative to avoid disappointment .

Skopelos Town Holiday Weather

Max Temp F	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Skopelos	64	72	80	83	83	77	69
London	56	61	68	71	70	66	56
Sunshine Hours	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Skopelos	8	9	10	11	11	9	7
London	5	6	7	6	6	5	3

Getting Around on Skopelos Town Holidays

Bus: Skopelos is reasonably well served by public bus. There are four routes. Buses run the main route every half-hour in the high season beginning in Skopelos town and making stops at Stafilos, Agnondas, Panormos, the Adrina Beach Hotel, Milia, Elios, Klima, Glossa, and Loutraki. The fare from Skopelosto Glossa is about 2 Euros.

Taxi: Taxis will provide service to almost any place on the island. They are not metered so negotiate the fare before accepting a ride. A typical fare, from Skopelos to Glossa is around 25 Euros.

Boat: To visit the more isolated beaches, take one of the large excursion boats. Excursion boats to Glisteri, Gliphoneri, and Sares beaches operate only in peak season. From the port of Agnondas, on the south coast, there are fishing boats to Limnonari, one of the island's better beaches.

Car Hire: An excellent way of getting around during Skopelos Town holidays, car hire gives you complete flexibility as well as the ability to see more of the island.

Skopelos Town Holidays Shopping

Bargain purchases for those taking holidays in Skopelos Town include:

• Ceramics
• Gold
• Honey
• Leather

Skopelos Town Holidays - Beaches

Stafylos: Close to Skopelos town with a traditional taverna.

Agnondas: A small, quaint fishing port.

Limnonari: - A white and sandy beach with two taverna's on the beach.

Panormos: Several taverna's and a small supermarkets.

Kastani: A very picturesque beach situated within a cove. More remote than the other spots. (Most of the beaches in Skopelos offer sunbeds and umbrellas for hire.)