Weather in Skopelos
May 21, 2012, 1:56 am
Mostly clear
Mostly clear
18°C
real feel: 18°C
current pressure: 101 mb
humidity: 77%
wind speed: 0 m/s N
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sunrise: 6:07
sunset: 20:37
 
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)

We offer you in addition to our packages or as single services the following extras.

If there is anything else we can arrange for you, please let us know.

Hairdresser (bride)  €200

Hairdresser (guests) €15 each

Makeup (bride) €100

Makeup (guests) €50

Manicure, pedicure (bride) €50

Mamma Mia Retro Day excursion €42 per person


wedding-crown

Traditional wedding crowns from €150

Stefana or Stephana or Stephania (wedding crowns) are an integral part of Greek Orthodox and Eastern Orthodox wedding ceremonies, and symbolize the connection and union of the bride and groom. The circles also represent eternal love, for a circle has no beginning and no end.

This is a beautiful tradition and we are here to help by offering you a unique symbol of your marriage, exclusively designed and handmade here on Skopelos.


wedding-candles

Lambada

Wedding Candles from €25 each

In traditional Greek weddings, there are usually 4 Lambada (candles), two on the altar and two for the bride and groom. The candles indicate that Jesus, the Light of the world, will light them in their new life  together.

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Martyrika from €10

– or witness pins – are small lapel ribbons handed out at the end of the ceremony and worn by guests as proof of witnessing the wedding. The traditional pin is made of white ribbon and features a tiny cross in the centre.

Some martyrika are much more elaborate (see picture) and are pretty enough to make a lasting keepsake.

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bombonieres

Bombonieres from €8

The gift of bombonieres is an eastern Orthodox tradition which is over 3000 years old. Filled with Koufeta, or almonds, the favours are given as tokens of good fortune and happiness. They are symbolic of life, with their bittersweet taste. The sugar coating represents the hope that life will be blessed with more sweetness than bitterness. Bombonieres are always filled with an odd number of almonds. The odd number is indivisible and symbolizes the union and indivisibility of the newly married couple.