Greeka.com: Skopelos Reviews - Greece and the Greek Islands

General: Full of romance

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:12 GMT

Skopelos is full of romantic couples and families, so you can easily assume that it is about a remarkably beautiful and peaceful island! It is like a mix of green and blue color pallet, densely pine tree-forests lead to deep blue seashores! But do not try to follow every dirt road the you meet hopping that ends in an even nicer beach, in most cases they are leading to nowhere! Swimming durin...

General: Choose taverns for the view

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:12 GMT

We had visited Skopelos before, so we actually knew the island. Skopelos is one of my favoutire Greek islands, it combines everything and all kind of styles: not cosmopolitan and not isolate either, with great beaches and sights, lounge cafes and loud bars, in a word it is adorable. Glossa is a lovely vllage to stay ...

General: Pristine and beautiful

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:12 GMT

I found Skopelos more pristine and authentic than Skiathos. Skiathos was busy and noisy, while Skopelos was the exact opposite thing. Our hotel was in Glossa and we were on the beach all day. Glossa and Stafilos were the best beach, but go early because after noon they get very crowded and you can't find any umbrella for some shadow. The only bad thing were the buses. There are no good buses on...

Villages: More traditional than Glossa

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:12 GMT

The town of Skopelos is built on the slopes of a hill and has many streets that go up and down, so it is a bit tiring for walking. However, I prefered it from Glossa village because I thought it was more traditional, while Glossa was probably made to be a tourist hamlet. The port is nice and very similar to the ports of other islands: hotels and taverns all lined along the port. There are no si...

Beaches: Put more bins on beaches

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:12 GMT

Stafilos is probably the most crowded beach on Skopelos. Although there are no beach bars or sport clubs, it gets very busy. It is very close to Skopelos town, where we stayed, and easy to go by bus (we had rented a motorbike, though, to see all of the island). The water was very clean and the environment picturesque. It is actually a short beach under a huge mountain edge. You have to climb do...

General: Amazing and undiscovered

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:12 GMT

we are always making vacation in Greece, every time another island. This year, we went to Skiathos and Skopelos. Skopelos is amazing, ambiental, undiscovered, authentic. We liked it a lot! Greek home made food is delicious there, althought due to touristic development it is from year to year more rare to get. Hospitality of people and traditional tavernas are great. Frappe is the favourite summ...

General: Take your bike with you

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:12 GMT

Skopelos is really a paradise. The beaches are fantastic, the sea is clean and transparent, calm as a swimming pool. The temperature is ideal, reasonably hot (not higher than 27-28 degrees at noon), always dry, with some lovable breeze. Even in the peack season, I was able to find beaches to stay alone all the day long. If you are looking for the beach life, choose the west coast (Panormos sid...

Villages: Old mansions and narrow streets

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:12 GMT

I believe Glossa is the most beautiful village of Skopelos. It has lovely houses that look like old mansions and narrow streets, that unfortunately were going up and was sometimes difficult to climb them. It has a clean beach and nice taverns to eat all around it. Do not miss the Monastery of Agios Ioannis about 10 km from Glossa, from where you can see even Alonissos, as the monastery is on to...

General: Excellent food

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:12 GMT

My best experience in Skopelos was food. Amazing dishes, large portions and low prices. I loved fish meals and especially grilled fish. Octapus with rice and tomato sauce was excellent. I think this last dish is traditional. The best tavern is in Glossa and is called "I omorfia tis Skopelou", meaning the nice lady of skopelos. As for the rest of the island, it is fine and picturesque. I found t...

General: We have already booked for next summer

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:12 GMT

Spokelos was even more beautiful than shown in the photos we found on the Internet. The children loved it. Excellent beaches, lovely villages, friendly people, cheap accommodation, delicious taverns. It is the greenest island I've ever seen and quiet enough to enjoy your holidays. I would strongly recommend Skopelos to other people and we have already booked to go back again next summer. My onl...

General: Feels unharmed by tourism

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:12 GMT

The island is so beautiful and picturesque. The tavernas are lovely and the the main town of Skopelos has so much charm and appeal. Night-life is quiet and there are not too many activities but it is an island that feels un-harmed by tourism and a real feel of Greece. The tavernas and bars are of a very good standard and there is plenty of choice. Definately hire a Jeep and take some smalle...

General: A real feel of Greece

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:12 GMT

Skopelos island is so beautiful and picturesque. The tavernas are lovely and the the main town of Skopelos has so much charm and appeal. The tavernas and bars are of a very good standard and there is plenty of choice. Night-life is quiet and there are not too many activities but it is an island that feels unharmed by tourism and a real feel of Greece. We loved snorkellingand we especially liked...

General: Very friendly local people

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:12 GMT

Nationality: British Age: 47 The trip: Flight from Manchester England to Skiathos and ferry boat to Skopelos Reasons for going to Skopelos: Not been before and we like to visit different islands Any idea about Skopelos island before arriving: I really had no idea about Skopelos, just what i had seen in travel books and the internet. I was surprised to see how quiet and less...

General: Friendly beautiful and warm

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:12 GMT

Nationality: British
Age: 45
The trip: I get to the island by Manos tour operator, flight to Skiathos then sea transfer and arranged by Manos
Reasons for going to Skopelos: This is the 6th time I have been here
Idea of Skopelos before arriving: It was well recommended by friends before my 1st visit
Did Skopelos meet your expectations: Yes, I have been to many ...

General: The greenest island I have ever seen

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:12 GMT

Nationality: Greek/British
Age: 50
Countries visited: 10-15
The Trip: I arrived on Skopelos island by car and by boat with Normal Ferry. The trip was very good with no delays.
Reasons for going to Skopelos: Discovered on the Internet
Idea before arriving: I searched the internet thoroughly for all the beaches, sightseeing etc. I found the island even m...