Skopelos island also falls under the Northern Sporades archipelago right in the middle of Skiathos island and Alonissos island.

Skopelos which means rocky, rock in Greek has been decreed as the most beautiful of its archipelago as well as being among the five most enchanting in Greece. A perfect mix of its sisters that offers a rich and varied territory.

It covers over 90 square kilometers and its environment ranges from mountains covered with fairytale forests and pine forests to deep and fertile valleys of vineyards and orchards. Its highest peaks are those of Mount Delphi in the center and the Palouki massif in the southeast while its coasts are indented with numerous inlets and small promons.

According to Greek mythology, Skopelos was the home of Stafylos son of the god Dionysos and Ariadne who landed there and fell in love with it and decided to live right here. This legend is confirmed by a tomb located in the homonymous area considered the resting place of the king.

Its ancient name was Pepartihos name of the brother of the first mythological settler of the island, Stafylos. It was inhabited since the Mycenaean era with three important cities, the findings here are still visible today where the Kastro and temples dedicated to Dionysos and Athena were built. At the end of the Peloponnesian War it fell under the occupation of Sparta and then passed into the hands of the Athenians who lost it during the conflicts with King Philip II of Macedonia. Then followed the Romans who brought Christianity. Between the seventh and ninth centuries the Byzantines arrive while the following century falls under the dominion of Thessaly. In 1207, after the occupation of Constantinople, it passed under the Venetians and was governed by the Gizi brothers who granted the island privileges of autonomy and then returned under the Byzantines and had a period of anarchy. In recent years there are many pirate raids forcing a large part of the population to emigrate to the island of Evia. In 1333, Pasha Ormour invaded the Sporades, plundering and besieging them. Two hundred years later the pirate Barbarossa head of the Turkish fleet destroys Skopelos remaining uninhabited for a long time. In 1600 it repopulated and prospered with the production of wine, becoming famous throughout the Aegean thanks to its nectar until 1830 when it became part of the new Greek state.

You choose a holiday in Skopelos for its abundant and luxuriant nature, for its beaches, for its relaxed atmosphere where you can spend days in total tranquility, for its archaeological sites and to see the mythical church where the scene of the film was shot "Mamma mia" which gave her further notoriety.

Do not miss the Staphylos Bay to the southwest in the small rounded peninsula where the tomb of King Staphylos is located in which the great golden sword, bracelets and a crystal pendant were found which today are kept in the Archaeological Museum of Volos . An area of amazing colours, a clear and intense blue sea, rocks with pink veins, and pines that reach the sea climbing the rocks.

The capital Skopelos Town has a horseshoe shape above low hills, is a succession of white houses with red roofs and wooden balconies decorated with colorful bougainvillea, a true postcard typical of Greece. Its labyrinthine streets without traffic at every corner will give you glimpses that will leave you speechless. The typical taverns under terraces covered with vines with a view of the sea are wonderful, all kinds of shops and cafes where you can stay late all in a relaxed atmosphere. Go and see the remains of the 13th century Venetian castle right on the top, the view is stunning, or get into the soul of Skopelos with the Folklore Museum or the harborside church of Eisodia tis Theotokou.

If you like trekking then its gentle mountains will be perfect! There are many paths to follow through an uncontaminated and generous nature among fragrant almond trees and ancient monasteries. You can do it yourself if you are expert or rely on one of the many tourist agencies that deal with excursions.

In Skopelos you must know that there are almost four hundred churches and legend has it that one was built for each icon that during the catastrophe in Asia Minor in 1921 arrived from the sea when the Greek-Turkish population threw them into the water to save them. Someone or something wanted them to reach the coasts of Skopelos and be recovered by its inhabitants.

Another beautiful village to put among the things to see in Skopelos is the Glossa village, the second largest in the northwest. With its port it is a traditional town where time almost seems to stand still. The most used means of transport is still the donkey. Its position offers a truly suggestive panorama.

But the most visited place is undoubtedly Agios Ioannis famous for the wedding scenes of the film Mamma Mia. A huge monolith that seems to magically emerge from the sea where on top there is this wonderful little church that to reach it you have to do a bit of a trek but the reward is proportional.

Finally, the different beaches but with one thing in common, a spectacular sea where you can relax and recharge your batteries.

An island to be discovered forgetting about time where peace and harmony reign supreme what else could you ask for?