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.

Getting around on Skopelos

Skopelos is not a large island and during the season transport is good and plentiful. Out of high season, buses run regularly, but not frequently, depending on the demand.

INFORMATION

Bus

The bus station is at the quayside, next to the harbour and the large parking area. There is no published timetable. Times are written up at the station according to demand.

Buses go every day from Skopelos Town:

To Glossa/Loutraki ( last year 3.90 euro, one hour) *

To Panormos (last year 1.90 euro, 25 minutes) *

To Milia (last year 2.60 euro, 35 minutes) *

To Agnontas (last year 1.20 euro, 15 minutes) *

To Stafylos (last year 1.20 euro, 15 minutes) *

* PRICES FOR THIS YEAR ARE NOT AVAILABLE AS YET . I WILL POST THEM AS SOON AS THEY ARE.

Taxi

The taxi rank is also at the quayside, next to the harbour and the bus station. The price should be agreed prior with the driver and will vary due to the destination.

A taxi to Stafylos is approximately 7 euro; to Limnonari approx. 12 euro; to Glossa approx. 25 euro. (last year's prices)

Water Taxi

During the season, a regular water taxi departs late morning for Glysteri Beach (last year 5 euro, one way), and returns at about 5pm.