Skopelos, the second largest island in Sporades, is 60 nautical miles from Volos.
It's a picturesque island with lots of water, wonderful beaches and white houses with green-blue roofs.

History Of Skopelos

Skopelos, was known by the name of Peparithos.
It was a colony of Minoas and it's said that he was the first who came to stay and became king of the island was Stafilos, son of Dionysos andAriadne.
A grave that was found in 1927 in the location of Stafilo is believed that is his.

Beaches

Wonderful beaches in Agnondas, Panormos, Milia and Elios.

Sports

Windsurfing.If you don't have a surfboard you can rent one on the island.

Night Life

Buzukia, discos, bars and pubs can be found in Hora.

Antiquities

Skopelos boasts a fair number of ancient ruins. Apparently, the island was a Cretan colony. 
Its first king and settler was Stafylos. His grave was discovered by the cove bearing his name in 1927. 
It contained weapons, a gold crown and funerary offerings, among other finds, all of which are housed in the Volos Museum. 
The 9th Century chapel of Agios Athanasios has been built on the ruins of an ancient temple. 
There are also the ruins of a venetian fortress, the Kastro, a vanage spot for a sweeping view all round.

Beaches and excursions

Skopelos has lovely beaches, shallow and safe waters ideal for children too; at Stafylos Cove, Limnonari -- to which you cross by boat fromAgnondas, at Panormos, a wind protected bay: at Milia and Elios, and at Loutraki, the Glossa port.
For those who enjoy a shingly beach there are Agios Konstantinos, Sares. Kastri and Glisteri. 
Many of these beaches have pine trees reaching down to the sea. 
An also worth visiting place is the Tripiti grotto.

Monasteries and Churches

Though only a small island, Skopelos contains about 360 churches, chapels, monasteries and convents.
The chief town alone has 123. The 12 white - washed convents. which dot the gentle hillsides date from the 17th and 18th centuries. 
Many of them contain real works of art: hand carved "reredos" (altar - screens), frescoes and icons. 
So do some of the monasteries and churches such as Christ Church, with its reredo of beautiful miniatures of saints and a gold -- decorated chandelier from mount Athos.
The church of Zoodohos Pigi is reputed to contain a miraculous icon painted by St. Luke the Evangelist.

Transportation

By ferry From Agios Konstantinos to Skopelos there are several ferries every week depending on the season (distance:60 nautical miles, duration:5 hours).
Moreover from Volos to Skopelos there are several ferries every week depending on the season (distance:58 nautical miles, duration:5 hours).For more information contact the Coastguard of Volos tel. (0421) 28.888.
From Kimi of Evia there are a few ferries every week depending on the season (distance:37 nautical miles, duration:4 hours). For more information contact the Coastguard of Kimi tel. (0222) 22.606.

Police Station: Tel. 0424/22.235.
Port Authority: Tel. 0424/22.180.
Rentals: Cars, mopeds, boats.
Local Products: Skopelos is famed for its prunes, while the Glossa region produces almonds. 
The nuns of the various convents produce loom - woven textiles, skirts and blouses and other fine articles.
Popular Festival and Fairs: August 6th on Transfiguration Day and February 25th the feast day of the island's Patron Saint, Agios Riginos.
Carnival with "Trata" procession.