Weather in Skopelos
May 21, 2012, 12:55 am
Intermittent clouds
Intermittent clouds
19°C
real feel: 18°C
current pressure: 101 mb
humidity: 75%
wind speed: 0 m/s ESE
wind gusts: 1 m/s
sunrise: 6:07
sunset: 20:37
 
Our island, Our future
In an age of greater awareness of the negative impact pollution has on our planet, tourism is one of the main culprits: transportation, over-development and depletion of natural resources help to make sure it is not an environmentally-friendly industry. Skopelos relies on tourism and is faced with these issues -- while attempting to maintain its own cultural heritage and a clean living environment. Madro Travel has a policy of raising the awareness of holiday makers to things they can do here on Skopelos which can make a ‘real’, and positive, difference to the destination and the people living here. As an agency, we wish to actively encourage discussion on and participation in sustainable activities on Skopelos. Madro Travel aims to promote "sustainable tourism." (nature and wildlife activities), ecotourism (promoting yet protecting natural areas from mass-tourism and development), and agrotourism (educational holidays in agriculture and culture to sustain rural population). In these ways, tour operators, local businesses and visitors alike can genuinely appreciate and respect the culture and natural landscape of our island. A holiday spent exploring the countryside and villages, learning about the production of local cuisine and crafts can be a refreshing and rewarding break from city life. The informed traveller can also be directly contributing to the sustainable tourism effort by supporting the communities working to preserve their local traditions. Remember, if we all work together, our message will reach more people, change more minds, and touch more hearts.
Thought for the day
Honesty is the best policy. - Aesop (c.620-560 BC)

Archive for the ‘Villa Columbia’ Category

Located on a very quiet stepped street, but just a few minutes from Skopelos' waterfront, this is a quaint and traditional three storey house.

The main door opens into the middle floor living room with a wealth of original features such as the corner fireplace and wooden beamed ceiling.

A stable- door at the back gives access to the house's courtyard. This is a wonderful spot, with built in couch seating, to stretch out and take in the very pretty views of the town. There is a central lemon tree, and a roofed area to escape from the heat of the sun.

The upper floor of the house is accessed by wooden stairs up from the living room and comprises a very spacious, airy and light bedroom, with a high open-beamed ceiling. There is a built in double bed with a sleeping platform over it with an extra mattress for a third person. On one side of the room French windows open onto a wooden balcony with great views, of the village, a small portion of the waterfront, port and Palouki mountain opposite the village.

The lowest floor of the house, accessed either by wooden stairs down from the living room or from its own door from the street, comprises the kitchen which is well equipped with electric oven and hob, kettle, and fridge-freezer. There is built in bench seating and wooden table for dining.

Off the kitchen is the bathroom which is fully tiled and which has shower and WC.

Please contact us for availability, stating the name of the accommodation.

Villa Columbia - 2011

May & OctoberJune & SeptemberJuly August
2 persons€70€110€120€120
3 persons€85€120€130€130
Prices for 2011 season on Self Catering Basis, In Euros per unit per day

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