Location: Skopelos
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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.
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1. Skopelos Cycling
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5.0 based on 97 reviews
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
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. Sporades Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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5.0 based on 90 reviews
There’s no better way to enjoy the stunning scenery of Skopelos than paddleboarding to its many beautiful bays and beaches! Sporades SUP offers a range of activities for all skill levels with a fully qualified instructor. Families, couples and groups are welcome! Choose from a variety of tours and lessons including our popular Sunset tour, 1 hour children's lesson, 1.5 hour or 2 hour lesson and mini tour, or even paddleboard rental for experienced SUP-ers. All our kit is in good condition and regularly checked. For more information on pricing and tours, please visit our website and contact us! ***WHERE ARE WE?*** - You will find us in Panormos beach 12Km from the capital (Chora) of Skopelos island. Also in the Skopelos Dive Center in Skopelos city next to the port. It's a really good idea to contact us before you come if you have a chance, so that we can check the weather.
4. Skopelos Dive Center
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5.0 based on 116 reviews
We are "running"a diving business. Scuba diving and snorkeling in Skopelos, is a unique lifelong experience. History, untouched natural environment, rich biodiversity, interesting geological structures and important cultural elements are among a lot of others most important reason to dive with us. Furthermore we offer a combination of warm hospitality, adequate infrastructures and qualitative services. All the above is an ideal mix that offers memorable diving experiences. Our main office and diving base can be found in Skopelos port srtaight out of the ferry embarcation dock. Also we oerate a second base of ''Skopelos Dive Center'' at Panormos bay (Adrina Beach Hotel). Our diving boats might be seen also at Agnontas port, a secondary harbor of Skopelos. We provide Diver level as well as Professional level courses for recreational diving and Emergency First Response education. Ideal for those who wish to learn how to dive safely and responsibly in open waters. Valuable underwater experiences is a must for "Skopelos Dive Center"and we are ready to offer them to all our customers. Our guided dives and tours for snorkeling are the best way to promote an environmental awareness through inwater activities. And this is our "moto".
5. Agios Ioannis Beach
6. Perivoliou Beach
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4.5 based on 108 reviews
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.
7. Hovolo Beach
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4.5 based on 302 reviews
Reviewed By LH128 - Jacksonville, United States
There are a lot of beaches on the island of Skopelos. As expected many of them are filled with tourists. Neo Klima/Elios has fewer tourists and more locals. It is a clean and safe beach. It is very nice for families. There are several activities which operate our of this beach including Kayaking (Sea Kayak Center of Skopelos with Yvonne and Neil) and Standup Paddle Boarding with Shane. It is not far from the village of Glossa. You can take a taxi or the bus. Taxis are very affordable on the island. It costs about 10 Euro from the Glossa taxi stand to the beach. We used Jimmy (Tsaknis Dimitrios) almost exclusively. He lived in Canada for a number of years and is fluent in both English and Greek. +30 6978 025 718 (Tell him Tom and Linda recommended him). Since the beaches on Skopelos are primarily rocks rather than sand, I recommend swim/water shoes. As everywhere on the island, the water is totally clear. You can see the bottom of the sea even standing up on a paddle board, kayaking, and swimming.
