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To all our friends
Kalo mina! Kali xronia! Today is the first day of the Orthodox year, so we wish all our friends a happy new year!
Weather in Skopelos
September 4, 2010, 3:45 am
Mostly clear
Mostly clear
20°C
real feel: 20°C
current pressure: 1018 mb
humidity: 45%
wind speed: 2 m/s E
wind gusts: 3 m/s
sunrise: 6:56
sunset: 19:51
 
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.
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Thought for the day
Honesty is the best policy. - Aesop (c.620-560 BC)

vow-renewalA vow renewal is a ceremony where a couple express their enduring love.
It is a sentimental rather than an official legal exercise, in order to commemorate an important milestone in a happy and successful relationship.
Since you are already married, a vow renewal does not require any additional paperwork by a recognised authority.

  • Handling fees
  • Ceremony co-ordinator
  • English speaking Ceremony executive
  • Pre ceremony meeting
  • Transfer to venue
  • 1 bottle of sparkling wine

You may choose any of our locations for your vow renewal and make any additions to the basic package that you wish, at extra cost.

Basic price - €450

 

We at Madro Travel have devised a simple service which mirrors the Traditional Greek Wedding Sacrament. The couple make declarations, exchange rings if they wish,
experience the Service of Crowning, drink from the Common Cup, recieve the Valediction  and are saluted by their family and friends with the throwing of rice and rose petals. - a traditional way in which Greeks shower the couple with their good wishes.

All the traditions and customs are explained and you can borrow our crowns, or have one made for you on Skopelos that can be converted into a necklace - a lasting memento of a wonderful occasion.

Finally, guests are given traditional bombonieres. This is an Eastern Orthodox tradition which is over 3,000 years old. Filled with Koufetias— sugar coated almonds– the favours are given as tokens of good fortune and happiness. Bombonieres 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. 5 almonds represent the the five most important ingredients of a marriage bond: Health, Wealth, Happiness, Fertility and a Long Life.

A vow making or  renewal is a marvelous way to have a true Greek experience!