Your Guide to Skopelos
Things to Do and See

Beyond the Beaches: Uncovering Skopelos’ Rich History and Culture

Experience the Best of the Sporades: Hiking on Skopelos Island
Beaches and Beach Bars

Pine-Scented Paradise: Skopelos’ most Intoxicating Beaches

From Cocktails to Coastlines: Skopelos’ Bars and Beach Bars
What and Where to Eat and Where to Stay

Discover the Delicious Local Cuisine of Skopelos Island Greece

Top Tavernas on Skopelos Island in the Sporades

Skopelos Island: Luxury Resorts, Villas and More in the Sporades
Features

Lovely routes for rigid inflatable boats in Greece: the ideal spots and everything beginners need to know

Skopelos rebetiko festival highlighting this lush Sporades island

Skopelos is not for tourists, it is for lovers -Epifanios Skiathitis writes about his island
Useful Information

Getting There and Around – Skopelos

Useful Telephone Numbers – Skopelos

Your Driving Tips for Skopelos

Explore the best of Skopelos and the surrounding Islands and islets of the Sporades with these unique tours and activities: experience local food, visit famous film locations, go on a private sailing adventure, hike in nature, drive a jeep, practice yoga, or snorkel in crystal-clear waters.

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Food experience in Skopelos Nature

Get a taste of Skopelos’ agriculture life with a walk around the land, meeting animals, and learning about local herds and nutritional habits. Enjoy local wine, tsipouro, and tapas “meze” before indulging in a local cuisine dinner.

From 45€ per person Website: https://skopelosactivities.gr

Skopelos: The Mamma Mia Island Tour

Visit the Chapel of St. John, known as the Mamma Mia wedding church, and explore the West Coast of the island before heading to Kastani beach, the place where major filming took place for more than 10 days.

Stop at Agnontas beach for swimming or lunch before heading back to Skopelos Town.

From € 45 per person Website: www.mtmdmc.net

From Kassandra: 7-Day Greek Island Private Sailing Adventure

Live out your dream of sailing between the Greek islands on a 7-day private cruise from Kassandra in Halkidiki. Explore the Aegean Sea and relax on golden beaches in Skopelos, Alonissos, and Skiathos.

From € 3,500 per group up to 6 Website: https://powermarine.gr

Skopelos Island: Easy Guided Hike

Navigate an easy downhill track towards Panormos Beach and admire breathtaking views of the natural scenery, including olive groves, cypress trees, Aleppo pines, wildflowers, and local vegetation. Stop at the little remote church of the Panagitsa for a 10-minute break and enjoy views of Pelion on the Greek mainland and the Northern Sporades islands.

From € 33 per person Website: www.mtmdmc.net

Jeep Safari

Explore Skopelos by driving a 4×4 vehicle on forest trails with a professional driver. Drive through the old roads of the island and enjoy the mountain meets sea scenery, culture, legend, and tradition. Visit houses, monasteries, and other attractions on the way.

From 150€ per group
Website: https://skopelosactivities.gr

Yoga Sadhaka in Skopelos

Experience meditative yoga that combines the principals of the wise Patanjali in its practice. The Satyananda System is classical and holistic, enriching the branch of Hatha yoga and giving the ability to approach the mind and the emotions in a fulfilling way during its practice

Address: Glossa, 370 04 Phone: +30 694 982 6258 Website: https://yogasadhaka.com

Sea Kayaking

Explore different locations around Skopelos with a sea kayaking day trip. Kayaking equipment is provided, and all you need to bring is yourself, swimwear, and sun protection. Led by fully qualified British Canoeing kayak guides, our day trips are safe and enjoyable for all ages and abilities.

From $40 per person Website: https://skopelosactivities.gr

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Photo: Unsplash

Snorkeling boat excursion around Skopelos

Cruise around remote sheltered gulfs, beautiful beaches, and amazing underwater seascapes for snorkeling. Locations include Panormos bay, Kastan beach, Amarantos bay, Hovolo beach, Dasia island, the National Marine Park of Alonissos, and the Mamma-Mia’s church (Agios Ioannis, Kastri).

From €350/group Website: https://sporadesdiving.gr

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