Skopelos Town
Χώρα Σκοπέλου
The capital of neighboring Skopelos. Its whitewashed houses rise in tiers up the bay's hillside, with many churches. It is quieter than Skiathos.
Skopelos Town sits in a semicircular bay on the east coast of Skopelos. Hundreds of houses with white walls, blue shutters, and stone roofs are stacked up the slope. The town is said to have more than a hundred churches and small chapels. On the hilltop are the ruins of a Venetian castle with views over the harbor. The lanes are peaceful and include a folk museum, handmade ceramics shops, and bakeries famous for cheese pie (Skopelos pie). It takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour by high-speed boat from Skiathos. It is often combined with the Mamma Mia! chapel and the pine-forest beaches as a day trip. You can also stay overnight here to explore Skopelos island further.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Agios Ioannis Kastri Chapel
- Tsougria
- Bourtzi
- Papadiamantis House Museum
- Skiathos Old Port & Town
- Evangelistria Monastery
- Lalaria Beach
- Kastro (Skiathos Castle)