Weather in Skopelos Island. Actual conditions and forecast

Map of wind conditions for Skopelos Island area

Map of Skopelos Island temperature forecast

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More to see in Skopelos Island

Skopelos is an incredibly picturesque island. Despite the fact that the island is situated not far from mainland Greece, it is not touched by civilization. Active and curious children will definitely love the island. Skopelos is a perfect place for long walks. It is hard to get lost here, the length of the island is only 20 kilometres and the width is only 5 kilometres. In spite of the small size, there are various natural and historical attractions. So, your child won't be bored here. Even the smallest children will be able to climb Mount Palouki. Its height is only 567 meters and there are several routes to it. The Mount occupies a small uninhabited peninsula. Mount Delphi is the highest mountain on the island. If your child is fit enough, you can take him and climb 681 meters above the sea. The road to its peak is tortuous and steep but there are amazing views where you can take great pictures. Sendoukia Graves are located close to the mount. It is the most magnificent site of the island. You should definitely show them to your child. Firstly, it is the most visited place on the island. Secondly, scientists still don’t know what is this place. The objects are conventionally called graves. Moreover, nobody knows the age of the graves. The monument is a good example of difficulties which can be faced by scientists and archaeologists. Be sure to walk along the streets of Skopelos Town, the capital of the island. You can see the ruins of the Venetian fortress … Read further

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Traditions and mentality of Skopelos Island

During a conversation Greeks raise their voice without a reason, they use a lot of hand movements, touch and interrupt each other. It is customed here to greet everybody by kissing in both cheeks. Greeks shake hands only at first meeting. If a Greek didn’t ask to call him by the first name, you should politely call him by the second name. Moreover, it is customed here to greet everyone entering a public … Open

Travel guide to Skopelos Island

Milia is considered the most beautiful beach in Skopelos. It is also the largest beach in the region. A beautiful pine forest grows close to the beach, making the landscape an unforgettable one. Milia is a fabulous place for vacationers with children as the sandy beach is calm, and strong waves are incredibly rare there. Elios is also one of the most notable beaches of the island, even though not many tourists know … Open

Skopelos Island for children - what to visit

However, if your child is not interested in history and cult buildings, he won’t be bored here. More than 100 beaches are available for your child on Skopelos. Glysterti is a perfect pebbled beach. Emerald waters and light grey sand attract a lot of tourists to this place. Limnonari is a small sandy beach surrounded by pine trees. The beached is organized with sunbeds and umbrellas. Pebble Adrina or Panormos … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

You can visit local jewellery shops and buy jewellery made in unique Byzantine style which is used only in Greece. Furthermore, you can ask to make an item according to your own sketch. Pay your attention to komboloi, Greek beads. Despite the fact that Greeks are religious people, komboloi is not a cult object and it is used only as a thing for relaxation and concentration. Beads can be made of different materials … Open

Best beaches

Milia covered with amazing round pebble is a best fit for comfortable vacations. That’s a well-equipped beach providing a wide range of services to fans of water sports and active entertainment. The only drawback of the beach is a large number of vacationers. Those who don’t mind the cosmopolitan atmosphere should pay attention to Kanalaki Beach. It’s considered one of the most beautiful on the … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

Greeks usually eat yoghurt with nuts and honey for dessert. Eastern sweets such as lokum, baklava and kozinaki are also popular here. Keik me giaourti is a honey cake with yoghurt. Galaktoboureko is a traditional Greek pie. These two desserts are considered to be heavy food and Greeks usually eat it in winter. Qurabiya and vasilopita are usually eaten on holidays. You can find coffee and juice everywhere on the … Open

Climate in Greece and weather forecast - best seasons for visit

Tours are very popular in Greece. There are lots of natural sights and architectural monuments. In general, excursions are available at any time of the year. However, it’s best to have tours in spring. There is no exhausting heat, and precipitation is scarce. In March, Greece celebrates the Independence Day. This holiday annually attracts lots of tourists from all over the world. In May, you can combine a tour with a beach vacation. The islands of Crete, Kos and Karpathos are rich in places of interest. During this period of time, the air warms up to 26 degrees Celsius, and the water temperature is about 22C. … Open