What to do and see in Skopelos, Sporades: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

February 10, 2022 Roger Rusk

Skopelos (Greek: Σκόπελος) is a Greek island in the western Aegean Sea. Skopelos is one of several islands which comprise the Northern Sporades island group, which lies east of the Pelion peninsula on the mainland and north of the island of Euboea. It is part of the Thessaly region. Skopelos is also the name of the main port and the municipal center of the island. The other communities of the island are Glossa and Neo Klima (Elios). The geography of Skopelos includes two mountains over 500 m (1,640 ft); Delphi (681 m/2,234 ft) in the center of the island, and Palouki (546 m/1,791 ft) in the southeast. With an area of 96 square kilometres (37 sq mi) Skopelos is slightly larger than Mykonos (85 km/33 sq mi) and Santorini (73 km/28 sq mi). The nearest inhabited islands are Skiathos to the west and Alonissos to the east.
Restaurants in Skopelos

1. Skopelos Cycling

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5.0 based on 97 reviews

Skopelos Cycling

Enjoy Skopelos on a bicycle. Work your way around the island and you will be rewarded with beautiful views, smells and sounds. Our purpose is to provide you the means to do it in the most efficient and enjoying way. All our bikes come with helmets, lights, backpacks, tools, locks and flashing jackets. We make sure that the bike you get is in the best condition.

2. Kayaking Skopelos

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5.0 based on 533 reviews

Kayaking Skopelos

Sea kayaking is the perfect way to explore Skopelos island. We offer something for everyone from taster sessions, day trips, sunset tours, holidays, coaching and expeditions, our sunset trips are proving very popular, what better way to end the day than watching the sun melt into the distance from the peace and tranquility of a sea kayak.... All our trips are led by qualified guides and coaches.

3. Zepela-MICHALIS TOURS

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5.0 based on 63 reviews

Zepela-MICHALIS TOURS

Zepela-MICHALIS TOURS travel agency was set up in 2014 and became well known as it won the public preference from the very beginning making it the first choice of tourists throughout the summer. The friendly and specially trained staff are ready to welcome you, guide you and provide for you a safe and pleasant transportation with our buses to the most popular places of the island at reasonable and competitive prices. We are always willing to facilitate your holiday as we fully and constantly adapt to your needs. What we offer? Initially, we organize daily excursions in Agios Ioannis in Kastri and monasteries. For those who wish to relax spending their time on the beaches, we provide a comfortable transfer from the town to the beaches. We also transport tourists from the port to the desired accommodation and vice versa. In case of social events, we are willing to transfer guests to the event venues.

4. Wind Boat

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5.0 based on 42 reviews

Wind Boat

WIND BOAT RENTAL Rent a Speed Boat Where Is Your Next Adventure? This year, have a unique vacation by choosing your own boat with or without a boat license. You can visit dreamy beaches with crystal clear waters you will never forget. We can also arrange your transportation to and from Skiathos, Alonissos or the mainland! Wedding events Fishing Trips Private tours to and around Skiathos, Alonissos or Skopelos Moonlight and Star Gazing Cave exploration and many other unforgettable comfortable and relaxing boat rides! We always take care about your safety !!!

5. Agios Ioannis Beach

Greece
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4.5 based on 706 reviews

Agios Ioannis Beach

Reviewed By 557dk78 - Athens, Greece

fantastic view, prefer to visit early in the morning or late in the evening, have a bottle of water with you

6. Panormos Beach

Panormos Greece
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4.5 based on 1,081 reviews

Panormos Beach

Reviewed By Primus-SLO - Ljubljana, Slovenia

I've been coming back to “my” lovely Panormos bay for four years… Like I said, Panormos beach is for me one of the most beautiful beaches on Skopelos, where I spent a wonderful holiday every time I come. Crystal clear sea, not too many tourists (in June and September), most beautiful views in the morning, when the beach is still “empty” and the sea is calm like an oil and in the evening when the tourists leave and you can watch perfect sunsets...Place to run away from daily routine, work just or at least for one week in the year. Don't expect loud music, stands with souveniers, T shirts etc…

7. Milia Beach

370 03 Greece
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4.5 based on 804 reviews

Milia Beach

Reviewed By ErmintrudeMook - Honiton, United Kingdom

Crystal clear water and lots of fish! ???????????? Beautiful spot - very peaceful just the sound of the cicadas and the sea. If you’re getting a bus it’s a longish walk from the road (and back up again). Definitely need beach shoes as slippery stones getting in

8. Perivoliou Beach

Greece
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4.5 based on 108 reviews

Perivoliou Beach

Reviewed By Hearnybugs - High Wycombe, United Kingdom

This was a great beach as its right in the north of the island with a pretty rough road from Glossa to negotiate to get there.It has served parasols and loungers for €7 a couple and with a small bar at the car park for sun downers at the end of the day. Well sheltered with high cliffs from east breezes its well worth the effort to get to.

9. Mercurius Cocktail Bar

Skopelos Town 37003 Greece +30 2424 024593 [email protected] http://www.mercurius.gr
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4.5 based on 434 reviews

Mercurius Cocktail Bar

Mercurius Cocktail Bar is the unique bar with a breathtaking terrace view over the Skopelos harbour that offers world music, a big variety of cocktails while hosting cultural events such as art exhibitions and live music concerts.Mercurius Bar opened in July 1997 on Skopelos Island. Since then, every summer is the most popular hangout of the Island. Music that travels you across the Globe and cocktails that excite you, are your hosts on its terrace overlooking the old harbour of Skopelos town. In 2011 the Art Gallery was created, with the aim to promote the artwork of Greek and foraign artists, who live, work and are inspired by the beauty and the uniqeness of the island. Then became Mercurius Bar Gallery that hosts various cultural events from painting to sculpture.Mercurius Bar Gallery opens every year during Easter time and closes end of September.Mercurius Bar Gallery is situated at one of the most central spots of Skopelos town.

Reviewed By NicolasC973 - Limassol City, Cyprus

This must have been my favourite bar during my trip in Skopelos (and I kept visiting it every night). We arrived very late at night, after 2am and there were still a few people sitting in the outdoors area. Music was American retro chill 90s mixing perfectly with the setting. Beautiful flowering bougainvilleas decorated with red and blue lights, traditional island floors, and an amazing sea view, overlooking the boats in harbour (the bar is situated on the seafront road of the port). Personnel were very friendly, welcoming us at the bar and the island in general, dressed in tropical shirts and dresses. The cocktails were amazing (even though a bit pricey). We just loved this place!

10. Velanio Beach

Stafilos, 370 03 Greece http://www.greeka.com/sporades/skopelos/skopelos-beaches/skopelos-velanio.htm
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4.5 based on 160 reviews

Velanio Beach

Reviewed By garyfallia_athens - Athens, Greece

If you go to Stafylos beach..just keep walking. Behind the rocks you will find one of the most amazing beaches on Skopelos. Clean, good beach bar and not crowed in July. 2 sunbeds+ umbrella for 7€. Bring a book and relax all day

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