Skopelos Town

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Skopelos Town: Historic Streets and Scenic Harbor

Amphitheatrically built around its perfect horseshoe harbor, Skopelos Town is a maze of narrow flower-filled cobbled streets between white washed houses with red tiled roofs, wooden balconies and bright-blue or deep-red window shutters. And if you’re after quaint churches, there are more than 120 of them here to explore with some of them, tucked away between houses. Among them, is the 17th-century basilica of Agios Athanassios, one of the island’s biggest attractions. The town’s traffic-free streets hide innumerable photogenic treasures and picturesque scenes in every corner.

Head up to the remains of the 13th century Venetian castle at the top of town and enjoy the stunning view over the port. As you wind down back towards the harbor, stop off at the Folklore Museum, housed in an 18th century mansion, to come closer to the culture of the island and see local costumes, traditional embroidery, lots of wood-sculpted furniture and many more objects of the past century. Right next to the church of the Three Hierarchs in the center of the traditional settlement, stands the house of Pavlos Nirvanas. The house is an excellent example of local architecture and the place where the famous Greek novelist, spent his childhood years.

During your exploration of Skopelos Town, you will come across tempting tavernas with vine-covered yards, bougainvillea that adorn white-washed walls, tiny churches and a plethora of boutiques and little shops, selling handmade products, jewelry and crafts. The harbor side with its port is the busiest and active part of the whole town. Ferries, hydrofoils and yachts come and go all day long while tourists and locals enjoy relaxation moments in the cafes and the tavernas behind the mulberry trees, that line the waterfront. Skopelos Town has only a little beach close to the port, more popular among the locals. Most holidaymakers head out of town where there are plenty of gorgeous and well-organized beaches.

In 1978, the town of Skopelos was honored as a Traditional Settlement of Outstanding Beauty. This reflects to strict building regulations and preservation orders in order to keep Chora, beautiful and tidy. As well as offering a really relaxing holiday in a friendly and attractive environment, Skopelos Town and its surroundings offer excellent walks, several intriguing monasteries and lovely beaches.