Madro Travel

Skopelos | Greece

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.

Athens

Like all big cities, you could easily devote several whole days to simply acquaint yourself with its many museums and ancient sites. If you do not have this amount of time at your disposal but want to get a taste of Athens, here is your chance.

Setting off on the morning hydrofoil, you will be met at Aghios Constantinos port by your guide and air-conditioned coach. Once in the heart of the city centre, we take you by some of the famous sites (Syntagma Square, the Greek Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier) on the way to our main stop, the Acropolis, with its views over the city to the Saronic gulf. Your guide will give you information about the history of this beautiful and world famous site.

Afterwards you will have some free time to explore the scenic streets of Plaka below the Acropolis; here you will find tavernas, cafes, markets and great souvenir shops. We return with the coach and hydrofoil, arriving back in Skopelos late, but happy.