Skopelos is in the Aegean Sea off the coast of mainland Greece. It has no airport so visitors need to fly to Skiathos, then take an hour-long ferry to Skopelos. Skopelos is sometimes spelled "Scopelos".
Why You Should Go to Skopelos:
Skopelos is a relatively unspoiled island catering to British and Greek tourists. It's considered an "expensive" island by Greek standards, definitely not catering to the backpacker crowd. It's expecting a bit of a surge in tourists as it was the location for much of the movie "Mamma Mia!" which came out in July, 2008.
Where to Stay in Skopelos:
There are many small hotels on Skopelos, some of which are listed here. You can also rent villas and apartments.
Where to Eat:
Food on Skopelos tends to feature plenty of fresh seafood traditionally prepared.
Events in Skopelos
The patron saint of Skopelos, Agios Reginos, has a feast day on February 25th. There is also a photographic exhibit in July.
Don't Miss Seeing in Skopelos:
Beaches on Skopelos
Skopelos has many fine beaches, some of which are clothing optional; Cap'n Barefoot's Skopelos page examines them in detail. Kastani Beach appeared in "Mamma Mia"; it was a more or less clothed beach in the movie but movie-loving visitors should be aware it often goes a bit farther than that.
How to Get to Skopelos
The quickest way to Skopelos is by flying to Skiathos and then taking a short ferry ride to Skopelos itself. There are other ferry options available.
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