Skopelos is the largest of the Sporades islands and lies between Skiathos and Alonissos. The hydrofoil from Skiathos takes one hour to reach Skopelos.

A drive or walk through the pine forested interior will lead one to valleys of plain trees, which thrive on the abundant spring water; hillsides of umbrella pines hiding small churches and white-washed monasteries; rough tracks lined with wild fruit trees; terraces of olive, walnut, chestnut, almond, plum, pear, grapevines and citrus; cliff top tracks used by large, shaggy goats and surveyed by birds of prey, and a multitude of vantage points to enjoy dramatic views across the Aegean Sea to neighbouring islands.

The southern coastline from Stafilos to Glossa contains small, deserted beaches flanked by rock and pine trees. Agnondas, Panormos and Loutraki are peaceful seaside villages with good waterfront tavernas. Valleys of olive and almond groves surround Glossa and sweep down to two coastlines of beaches, one of which is overlooked by the impressive church of Agios Ioannis, perched atop a rock risen from the sea.

Skopelos Town has a colourful assembly of whitewashed houses which surround the fortress on top of the Old Town and fight for position down the hillside of cobblestoned streets. A bustling waterfront of bars and tavernas, shaded by mulberry trees and colourful awnings, leads up the hillside past tiny shops to a maze of narrow, stepped passage ways overshadowed by old Venetian styled houses with wooden balconies adorned by contrasting colours of red, purple and orange bougainvillaea.

• Glossa
• Glysteri Beach
• Panormos
• Pefkias
• Skopelos Town