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Skyros Click on the map to see our photo gallery for Skyros. The map requested shows only a limited number of the resorts on the island, if the resort you are looking for is not indicated on the map, please don't give up. If you are looking for a specific resort or place, you may find by browsing through our image gallery that you will find the location you are looking for and a brief summary of the place or image submitted. We hope to give you a good idea about the location, hotels and places of interest to help you make your mind up and find the perfect holiday destination for you. Click HERE to see our image gallery of the island you have chosen. About Skyros Skyros is the southern most island of the Sporades, a Greek archipelago in the Aegean Sea. The island has an area of 209 km2 and is the largest of the Sporades, the island has a population of about 3000 (in 2003). The north of the island is covered by forest, and includes the island's highest point, Mount Olympos (903 metres), while the south, dominated by the mountain of Kochila, is bare and rocky. The island's capital is also called Skyros. The main port, on the west coast, is Linaria. The island has a castle that dates from the Venetian occupation (13th to 15th centuries), a Byzantine monastery (Saint George of Skyros), the grave of English poet Rupert Brooke at Tris Boukes harbour, and the Bronze Age archaeological site of Palamari. There are many beaches on the coast. Skyros can be reached by ferry from Skiathos or Evia.
Around Skyros Island Skyros Town The traditional white houses are scattered around the base of the mountain known as kastro. Kastro is a Byzantine fortress or castle that is on site of the ancient acropolis built in the 5th century BC. To the north of the town is the statue of Rupert Brook, the statue is known as the statue of the " Immortal Poetry". Two museums in Skyros town of note are the Archaeological Museum and the Faltaitz Museum, the later being founded by the artist Manos Faltaitz and has a wonderful collection of photographs. Linaria Linaria is the first port of call for most tourists visiting the island, this is where the ferries dock. The port is located 11km across the island from the islands capital town of Skiros. Well worth visiting in Linaria are the two museums, one archaeological and the other the history of the island. Agios Fokas This beach is located just north of Linaria and is known to the locals as "Paradise Beach". It is a pebble beach with crystal clear water ideal for snorkeling. The only problem is getting to the beach. The best way is by boat but you can get to it if you are prepared for a hike in the hot sun. Magazia Magazia beach is just north of Skiros town between the villages of Magazia and Molos. The beach is a long grey sandy beach but the area is still being developed and is likely to get more and more crowded due to its location. Water sports abound on this beach, if you do not mind the crowds this beach has a lot to offer. Ahili Ahili is just south of Skiros and is an excellent beach. Atsitsais Atsitsais on the opposite side of the island from Skiros and is a beautiful bay with rocky outcrops and pines down to the beach. Kalamitsa The sand and shingle beach of Kalamitsa is located just south of Linaria. This beach is used by the local wind surfers so it can get a bit blustery. Restaurants and bars have also started to spring up in this resort. Markesi On the northern coast of the island you will find small secluded coves such as Markesi. The calm clear water and rocky outcrops make these beaches ideal for snorkeling and swimming.
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Skyros

Click on the map to see our photo gallery for Skyros.

The map requested shows only a limited number of the resorts on the island, if the resort you are looking for is not indicated on the map, please don't give up. If you are looking for a specific resort or place, you may find by browsing through our image gallery that you will find the location you are looking for and a brief summary of the place or image submitted.

We hope to give you a good idea about the location, hotels and places of interest to help you make your mind up and find the perfect holiday destination for you.

Click HERE to see our image gallery of the island you have chosen.

About Skyros

Skyros is the southern most island of the Sporades, a Greek archipelago in the Aegean Sea. The island has an area of 209 km2 and is the largest of the Sporades, the island has a population of about 3000 (in 2003).

The north of the island is covered by forest, and includes the island's highest point, Mount Olympos (903 metres), while the south, dominated by the mountain of Kochila, is bare and rocky. The island's capital is also called Skyros. The main port, on the west coast, is Linaria.

The island has a castle that dates from the Venetian occupation (13th to 15th centuries), a Byzantine monastery (Saint George of Skyros), the grave of English poet Rupert Brooke at Tris Boukes harbour, and the Bronze Age archaeological site of Palamari.

There are many beaches on the coast.
Skyros can be reached by ferry from Skiathos or Evia.

Around Skyros Island

Skyros Town

The traditional white houses are scattered around the base of the mountain known as kastro. Kastro is a Byzantine fortress or castle that is on site of the ancient acropolis built in the 5th century BC. To the north of the town is the statue of Rupert Brook, the statue is known as the statue of the " Immortal Poetry". Two museums in Skyros town of note are the Archaeological Museum and the Faltaitz Museum, the later being founded by the artist Manos Faltaitz and has a wonderful collection of photographs.

Linaria

Linaria is the first port of call for most tourists visiting the island, this is where the ferries dock. The port is located 11km across the island from the islands capital town of Skiros. Well worth visiting in Linaria are the two museums, one archaeological and the other the history of the island.

Agios Fokas

This beach is located just north of Linaria and is known to the locals as "Paradise Beach". It is a pebble beach with crystal clear water ideal for snorkeling. The only problem is getting to the beach. The best way is by boat but you can get to it if you are prepared for a hike in the hot sun.

Magazia

Magazia beach is just north of Skiros town between the villages of Magazia and Molos. The beach is a long grey sandy beach but the area is still being developed and is likely to get more and more crowded due to its location. Water sports abound on this beach, if you do not mind the crowds this beach has a lot to offer.

Ahili
Ahili is just south of Skiros and is an excellent beach.
Atsitsais
Atsitsais on the opposite side of the island from Skiros and is a beautiful bay with rocky outcrops and pines down to the beach.

Kalamitsa

The sand and shingle beach of Kalamitsa is located just south of Linaria. This beach is used by the local wind surfers so it can get a bit blustery. Restaurants and bars have also started to spring up in this resort.

Markesi

On the northern coast of the island you will find small secluded coves such as Markesi. The calm clear water and rocky outcrops make these beaches ideal for snorkeling and swimming.

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