General Information for Skopelos![]() There are hundreds of churches about the town and the island, the most significant one, Saint Athanassius-built in the 9th century on the ruins of a Temple of Athena. The monastery of Evangelistria, Prothromou, St Barbara's etc. are of interest as well. Outskirts: If you take the route towards the north, you reach the Staphylos peninsula. The view from there is incredible. The ride through the pine trees and shores will impress you. Stop and swim at one of the neighboring shores. To reach Velanios - the much-frequented cove take the path that joins the two bays. After the well known nudist shore, then on, one beach follows the other. Agnontas; Limnonari (one of the best shores of the island); Panormos; Melia; and just across the inlet Thasia. Further North Elios; Kanapits; Ghlyfada; the well hidden shore of Ai-Yiannis; Ghlossa with a rock that seems sculptured and its shores that will definitely please you. The second port of the island is Loutraki and in front of it you see the small islands: Ghlaronissi; Strogylo and Paksimathi. You could also go - by caique - to the cave Trypete. Shores near the Hora: Aghios Konstantinos; Ghlysteri; Staphylos and Velanios. |