Weather in Skopelos
February 8, 2012, 5:17 am
Rain
Rain
4°C
real feel: -6°C
current pressure: 101 mb
humidity: 82%
wind speed: 9 m/s NNW
wind gusts: 13 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)


Skopelos has many and varied attractions for its visitors. These are just a few of our favourites. For more ideas why not pop into our office, MADRO TRAVEL, OLD PORT,  PARALEA,  SKOPELOS when you are on the island.







Skopelos Town

Considered by many to be one of the most beautiful harbour towns in the Aegean and having World Architectural Heritage status, the capital of the island is built amphitheatrically around the port. Tiers of whitewashed houses interspersed with tiny chapels descend down the hillside to the waterfront, which is lined by mulberry trees, cafes and tavernas.

This is the focus of life in the summertime. In the morning you can drink a coffee and watch the brightly painted caiques bring in that day's catch of fish: lunchtime can be spent lingering over a meal; and evenings in enjoying a drink in a range of bars accompanied by music ranging from Greek, to pop, to classical.

If you only have an hour or two in Skopelos town, be sure to take the stepped path which leads up the western edge of the village, with its string of churches, culminating in the remains of the Venetian fortress, 'Kastro', at the top. The stark contrast of the whitewashed walls and spires, with the blue sky and sea will captivate and inspire all. Once you reach the Kastro, pick one of the tiny streets and wind your way down back to the waterfront through the maze of stepped streets, discovering pretty houses and courtyards full of bougainvillea and jasmine.

For those of you with longer to spend in the village, take the same walk in the late evening; there is an ouzerie at the Kastro named 'Anatoli' (open from July through to early September) where you can eat simple Greek mezes and listen to very good 'rembetiko' (folk) music.

Walk with George and discover the REAL Skopelos - every Monday!