Once a Venetian possession, this island in the Sporades has beautiful sandy beaches, cobblestone streets, flowers, numerous bays, pine and olive trees, and churches—many boast frescoes, carved-wood pulpits and Byzantine icons.
The island's main town,
Skopelos Town, is significant for its three monasteries on
Mount Palouki. We found that the best beaches are reached by private motorboats or daily commercial boats.
75 mi/120 km north of Athens.