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.

Skopelos

We at MADRO TRAVEL SKOPELOS often ask people who have visited Skopelos what they liked most about the island, and we get a range of answers. Not surprising, for the island actually has something for almost everyone. It will especially appeal to anyone who loves any of the following: unspoilt nature; eclectic choice of bars and cafes; crystal clear seas; seaside tavernas; clean air scented with pines; scenic hillside hamlets; shops selling handmade ceramics and jewellery; tiny churches and mountain monasteries; walking trails; pristine isolated coves; beaches with watersports, and all the facilities...in short it is an island which almost all fall in love with, and which many return to again and again.