A stroll at the picturesque pathways of Skopelos Chora will bring you face to face with a lovely encounter. The iconic Vakratsas Mansion stands proud and offers a glimpse at the way the locals lived back in the past. The mansion is pristine, exuding an air of unpretentious supremacy and that special flair of modest …
The Folklore Museum in Skopelos is one of the most notable museums on the island. Located in Chora, it allows travelers to glimpse at the past and see how the locals lived. The old building was a mansion and dates back to 1795, although it has been renovated. After all, Skopelos has survived severe earthquakes. …
Skopelos is an island bursting with devoutness. Its religious character is evident everywhere. So it is no wonder why there are over 360 churches all over the island. Depicting the love of the locals for Christianity, these churches are marvels of ecclesiastical design. The oldest one of them is the Church of Agios Athanasios in …
Skopelos is part of Sporades complex, located in the northwestern part of the Aegean Sea. It is a verdant island, filled with lush greenery and the emblematic pine trees almost dipping in the water. Most people will remember Skopelos from “Mamma Mia”. Indeed, the popular film depicted the island’s beauty most wonderfully. Here we are …
Skopelos is a beautiful island of Sporades, in the Western Aegean Sea. Those of you who love musicals must have definitely watched Mamma Mia with the talented Meryl Streep. Along with Skiathos, Skopelos was the island where it was filmed. But besides its verdant environment, the island is also famous for its 360 churches and …
New ferry connections to the Greek islands are always good news for travelers and locals alike. Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos, the islands that belong to the Sporades complex, will be connected on a daily basis with the port of Thessaloniki. Hellenic Seaways announced that Flying Cat 4, a high speed ferry with a 440 passenger …