Skopelos
The island has many pretty villages and traditional fishing harbours including the town of Glossa on the northern side of the island whose little streets of white-washed houses cascade gently down the hillside to the deep blue of the sea below. The island is a paradise for swimming, snorkeling and sailing with many coves and beaches to discover. Inland, there are a myriad ancient tracks and mule paths making it an ideal island for walkers too.
Pretty Good Beaches
Skopelos has some stunning and unspoilt beaches. Mostly of white pebbles with clear, limpid waters of deep azure contrasted by the intense green of the surrounding hills:
Panormos
Panormos is considered among the most beautiful beaches on Skopelos with its sandy beach, deep curving bay fringed by dense pine forests and its stunning sunset views. Boat hire is available from this beach and there are some tavernas locally
Stafilos
Beautiful bay surrounded by high cliffs with a mainly sandy beach. This is one of the more organized beaches with loungers and sun umbrellas. There are also a few local tavernas, a beach bar and a small shop for provisions
Agnondas
Delightful fishing harbour with traditional tavernas where you will see the octopus hung up to dry and the fishermen mending their colourful nets on the quayside. The beach is mainly pebbly and the water is absolutely azure blue and so, so clear
Milia
One of the longest beaches on the island with pristine white pebbles and turquoise water. Part of this beach is organized with sun umbrellas and loungers
Hovolo
Three sandy beaches with amazing coloured water. There is no road access and the path down is difficult but if you persevere you will be rewarded! The beaches are located below the main road from Kastani beach if driving towards the village of Elios
Aghios Ioannis
This is a pretty beach with a picturesque chapel on the rocks above - made famous by the Mamma Mia! Movie>>>>>