Weather in Skopelos
February 8, 2012, 6:04 am
Rain
Rain
4°C
real feel: -7°C
current pressure: 101 mb
humidity: 78%
wind speed: 8 m/s NNW
wind gusts: 11 m/s
sunrise: 7:26
sunset: 17:53
 
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)

April


April brings the primrose sweet,
Scatters daisies at our feet.

And not just daisies! Springtime is the best time to see a massive array of beautiful flowers across  the mountains, plains, olive groves, fields and sea shores. The wild flowers of Skopelos are amazing in variety and grow abundantly throughout this beautiful Greek Island.

There is an infinite variety of colour, scent and size to the wild flowers of Skopelos. The wild anemones range in colour from white to pale lilac to deep purple, as well as  all shades of pink. In the spring months on Skopelos,  whole areas seem to be carpeted by these lovely wild flowers.

Fragrant wild herbs such as Thyme, Sage and Rosemary add wonderful aroma to the hillsides. Anemones, iris, field gladiolus  and many species of wild orchids grow everywhere. Brilliant yellow centred chamomile is found all over the island  giving a fresh spring feel and aroma. Meadows of vibrant scarlet red poppies growing in cultivated fallow fields and amongst olive groves create a colourful  scene that can be breathtaking.

The very decorative purple Lygaria (Chaste Tree) that flowers throughout the summer months is said to be an aphrodisiac for women – and just the opposite for men!

This year, Easter is celebrated in April. Scroll across for more details!

 

Public holidays in April:

Good Friday

2 April

Easter Sunday

4 April

Easter Monday

5 April


MANY YEARS! XRONIA POLLA! MANY YEARS! XRONIA POLLA!

Name days in April:

(Where it is known, the meaning of the name is given in brackets)

April  10 Dimaratos, Epameinondas, Hraklis, Miltiadis, Perikles

April  12 Tamara

April 16 Agathon (thorn), Eutuxia (lucky)

April  21 Apollon, Karolos

April  22 Nathanial, Sotiris (saviour)

April  23 Georgios

April  27 Simeon

April  30 Asimina


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