Skopelos sailing vacations
Geographically, Skopelos is an Aegean island situated in the central-northwest Aegean, east of Pelion and north of Evia.
It has 67km of rich rugged coastline, being 17km long and 8km wide.
The population is of approximately 5700 native Skopelitans and is the second largest island in the Northern Sporades withSkiathos, Skopelos, Alonnisos and Skyros.
Many visitors think this is the prettiest island of the Sporades, or even Greece, since the buildings are old and white,
with huge bougainvillea and flowerpots, it is full of churches and it is completely covered with forest.
The landscape is dramatic, with high mountains and deep valleys. The island is composed of two rock massifs of unequal size.
A narrow plain that runs from the bay of Skopelos, the capital, south to Cape Stafilos, separates the two parts.
The smaller, eastern part is very steep and inaccessible.
The summit of the cliffs is Palouki, the maximum height is 567 m.
Skopelos is located very near to Alonissos and Skiathos.
Around Skopelos there are the small islands of Mikro and agios Geoorgios.
The capital, Chora, is quite big but very quiet and clean. Most beaches on the island are pebble beaches, and it is a good idea to rent a vehicle to get around.
The town of Skopelos is a traditional island town with characteristic architecture and beautiful streets.
It has been declared as a heritage settlement. The countryside and the entire island is full of old traditional churches.
The locals work with agriculture and tourism, and there are also fishermen.
Because there is a big photograph exhibition here every summer the island gets quite cosmopolitan,
with photographers and visitors from all over Greece and the rest of the world.
Skopelos means rocky which is a good description for this mountainous island.
The name has changed through history, for example it was called Peparithos in ancient times.
There is a variety of beaches and coves with crystal clear waters.
Sandy or shingle, secluded or much frequented, for nudists or not, with waterside traditional taverns or canteens,
for snorkelling, underwater fishing or just swimming, with sun beds, umbrellas and sea sports, or just the sun and you.
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