Factfile
Population: Approximately 5,000
Time zone: GMT +2 hours
Currency: Euro
Language: Greek
Int. dialling code: +30
Religion: Predominantly Greek Orthodox
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More about Skopelos
Skopelos home page
Skopelos - adventure the island
Lots to see outside Skopelos
Skopelos - useful information
How to get to Skopelos
Getting there - UK airport parking
Getting there - UK airport hotels
Getting there - UK airport lounges
Travel insurance for Skopelos
Skopelos car hire
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David Kernek
Editor, Holiday Villas and Holiday Cottages magazines
www.villaseek.com
"There's a cocktail bar on Skopelos in the Aegean that must be counted as one of the best in Greece, if not the western world. The trouble is that I've never been able to remember its name, probably because I have too many of their world-class margaritas. Anyway, you can't miss it at night, when you'll see a patch of green light at the top of the cliff at the end of the harbour, next to the town hall. Walk up the flights of very steep stairs and reward yourself with breathtaking views of one of Greece's prettiest harbours... and a margarita or two. At 10 Euros they're not cheap, but they're worth every cent."
Skopelos - how to get there
How to get to Skopelos
As we mentioned on a previous page, Skopelos itself has no airport. The easiest way to get to Skopelos is by charter flight directly to Skiathos - a neighbouring island.
Flights can be booked separately to Skiathos or holiday packages including transfer arrangements to Skopelos can be booked through travel agents.
Skiathos port is about five minutes away from the airport. There are many ferry and hydrofoil crossings every day from Skiathos port to Skopelos. This usually take just 45 minutes.
You can also travel via Thessaloniki - the second largest city in Greece. There is a direct airline service from Thessaloniki to Skiathos operating on Wednesdays and Saturdays and will take about 45 minutes and cost around 85 Euros one way including taxes.
A direct, return flying catamaran service runs from Thessaloniki to Skopelos every day and takes about three hours. It costs about 35 Euros one way. This service normally runs from mid-June to mid-September.
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