Skopelos is known for its unique cuisine with seafood and its sweets. The best known dishes are: Astakos Giouvetsi (Lobster baked with orzo pasta) Rofos Stifado (Dusky Grouper cooked with onions)
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Unlike Skiathos, Skopelos is a laid back place, quieter an more peaceful, so enjoy you serene surroundings. Skopelos is yours to explore for the day. After taking breakfast at your hotel it is up to you what you do, and this can be as little as relaxing by the hotel pool, or go exploring around the island.
There's no shortage of things to do in Skopelos, it's just that they favour the calmer pursuits of swimming, hiking, visiting monasteries and exploring the narrow cobbled streets of Skopelos town and Glossa. 24 islands make up the Sporades archipelago, but only Skiathos, Skopelos, and Alonissos are inhabited.
When to go. Skopelos is one of the few Mediterranean destinations that doesn't get too overcrowded in July and August, but if you want the island at its most quiet (but still balmy), visit in June or September.
We very much expected Skopelos to be a little too crowded due to its recent Hollywood appearance, but actually, it's still very peaceful and protected. It's not huge, only a little larger than Santorini, and hasn't yet succumbed to tourism like other more built-up islands.
WALKS, PATHSSkopelos nature walks: We should mention that Skopelos gives visitors the opportunity to make very beautiful walks in the countryside and forests of the island and also get to know many of the attractions and religious sites of the island.
Skopelos Town also boasts its paralia, or waterfront, which is traffic free and lively in summer evenings with families taking a stroll (or volta in Greek), horses and carriages and other activities amongst the cafes, bars and restaurants.
The Volos - Skopelos ferry-trip duration ranges between around 2 hr and 4 hr, depending on the port of arrival. Ferry time also depends on the type of vessel and the weather conditions. Tip: worried that weather conditions might affect your time of departure?
Getting around Skopelos is quite easy, as there is a frequent public bus service from Chora to Glossa, stopping at major villages, beaches and attractions. There are also taxis on the island if you want to get from A to B faster.