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Skyros Geography, Greece: Information about the Geography of Skyros, Sporades

 
Skyros is a small island that belongs to the Sporades complex, along with Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos. It is a bit far from these three islands and close to Evia.

Geographically, it is located in the centre of the Aegean Sea but seems in distance from other islands or from the mainland.
 
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Most of the activities on Skyros concentrate in Chora. The rest settlements all over the island come alive in summer only.

Although the landscape is pretty wild, roads are good but a bit windy. On the northernmost spot of Skyros, there is a small airport.
 

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The northern of Skyros distinguishes for its greenery, the pine forests and the rocky beaches. The highest peak there is Olympos, at an altitude of 367 metres.

The southern side of Skyros is more barren, while beaches have soft sand. The highest peak on the south is Kochilas, at 792 metres.
 
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