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.
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