SkopelosSkopelos
Norsk utgave (Norwegian edition)
Skopelos is a stunningly beautiful and verdant island, possibly even more so than Skiathos. Although not quite as numerous as on Skiathos, many of the beaches of Skopelos are longer, with trees and vegetation reaching even further down towards the beach.
 |
| The beach of Stafilos. |
The first time I visited the island I was struck by all the lovely scents. I traversed the island on motorbike, a delightful experience for the eyes as well as for the nose. The intense smell of pinetrees as one rode though the forests, the fresh and salty air as the road passed close to the sea, and naturally the numerous delightful although hard to pinpoint scents when riding though agricultural areas.
Skopelos is a calm and peaceful island. It is a great place for those who appreciate a quiet yet culinary diverse vacation. The best place to sample the island's cuisine as well as it's tranquil atmosphere is definitely in the largest town on the island, appropriately named Skopelos. An added extra is the town's stunningly beautiful location on a fairly steep hillside, reaching up from the harbour and town beach.
The number of villages on the island is quite small; outside of the capital only scattered groups of houses are to be found. However, in the northernmost part of the island you will find the nice little village of Glossa.
 |
 |
| The main church in Glossa. |
| Back to More photos from Skiathos | Further on to Skopelos Village |
| Back to Island Strolling in Greece | |
| Please write in our Guest book, or read what others have written | |
| If you have any tips, advice or memories from island strolling, or if there is a question you haven’t found the answer to, use the discussions group. | |
| Thanks to Håkon Berg, Kolbotn, Oslo, Norway for his translation into English! | |
| © Jan Bergtun, 13. March 1999 | Updated, 02.07.2007 |
| You are this
page guest no. |
|
