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

General: Excellent food

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:30:17 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

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:30:17 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

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:30:17 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

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:30:17 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

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:30:17 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

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:30:17 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

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:30:17 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...

General: Beautiful green island

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:30:17 GMT

Nationality: German
Age: 27

The trip: I had a flight from Athens to Skiathos and then I took a ferry to Skopelos
Reasons for going to Skopelos: I had heard it was very picturesque, calm and had really beautiful beaches and coves.
Idea before arriving: A green island with beaches with green-blue colors and traditional villages.
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General: Loved the island

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:30:17 GMT

I really liked Skopelos. I liked the room we rented and its traditional, dark wooden furniture, I liked the capital with its small alleys and its beautiful red tiled houses, I liked the beaches with their golden sand and their verdant trees, I liked the food and wine and I liked the general atmosphere?
I can say I had some of the best holidays of my like on Skopelos.
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