City break in Skopelos Island. Active leisure ideas for Skopelos Island - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Skopelos will definitely please those who love walking. There are at least 2 peaks that every tourist should reach. Palouki Mount is only 567 meters high. There are amazing views on its peak and you can meet different churches on your way to the top of the mountain. There are about 10 different routes of different difficulty to Palouki. However, even an unprepared traveller can choose all of them. All of the paths are marked, so you won’t get lost here.

Delphi Mount is the highest on the island. Its height is 681 meters above the sea. Don’t climb it without a guide. Its peak is covered with dense forest which is full of different paths. If you don’t know the route, you can easily get lost here. Delphi provides a nice view on Skopelos and other nearby parts of the archipelago. Moreover, you can find dozens of routes on Skopelos which are of different difficulty and length. Some of them are perfect for beginners and some routes are only for professionals. However, you can rent a bicycle and use it to move on the island. Here are also some bus routes and water taxi.

More than a dozen of different boats sail from the port every day. You should definitely go on a sightseeing tour around Skopelos. The island looks great from the sea. Moreover, you can swim in secluded bays where you can go only by sea. You can even go to one of the nearby islands. For example, Dasia is famous for its beautiful deserted beaches and a cave. According to the legend, a leader of the pirates hid treasures in the cave. It is believed that every person can get these treasures but there is a condition: this person should take one of his close people to the cave and kill him. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Dasia is well known not only for its gloomy legend. It has an interesting underwater landscape. There is a system of sea caves, a canyon, a gorge, and many species of the Mediterranean flora and fauna. However, you can dive on Skopelos. There is a local diving centre where you can undergo training and get a diving license. If you don’t want to spend your time on the training, you can easily rent a mask, a snorkel and flippers and try snorkelling.

There are many almost empty beaches on Skopelos. For example, Stafilos Beach is located not far from the capital. It is a wild beach where you can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and rich nature of the island. Velanio Beach is more popular among tourists. It is a pebble sandy beach where you can play volleyball, try surfing or waterskiing. There is a party on the beach at night. Glisteri Beach is famous for the taverns on its territory and crystal clear waters. Limnonari is a small secluded beach with crystal white sand. Panormos is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches on Skopelos. It has a pier where you can go on a boat trip. Adrina Beach is surrounded by the forest, so it is one of the shadiest beaches on the island.

If you want to find a secluded beach, look for it among the bays of Amarantos. There are not so many people and local and foreign fishermen prefer to spend time here. However, you can enjoy fishing in the open sea. In short, Skopelos is a perfect place for active tourists. You can try sailing and windsurfing here or even try to ride a jet ski.