Norsk utgave (Norwegian edition)

Glossa is a peaceful and tranquil village situated high up on the hillside on the northwest side of Skopelos.  Tourist accommodations are few and far between.  Glossa is one of few Greek villages I have visited in which the tradition of the siesta is strictly kept; in the middle of the day the village is dead and quiet, only to come to life after sunset.

Glossa

The view of Skiathos from Glossa is magnificent. Glossa is also clearly visible from Skiathos, especially after dark when its lights can be spotted from far away.  The harbor, with its hydrofoil connections, is large and close to the village. Accommodations, hard to come by in Glossa, may be found here.

Motif from above the church entrance.

Because of the village's location on a hillside, the streets are narrow, steep and fascinating. The inhabitants take pride in well-kept balconies and sidewalks, all with an abundance of flowers. A village specialty is the many first floor, wooden balconies overlooking the streets. Like in so many other Greek villages the church is well kept and large - surprisingly so considering the size of the village.

Naturally there are cats to be found here as well.

Typical balconies found in Glossa as well as in the town of Skopelos. Old doors never cease to fascinate us.

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