Skopelos beaches
Skopelos is an unspoiled jewel in the Aegean Sea, with mountain slopes bedecked in dense greenery carpeting down to fine beaches and limpid waters.
Despite being small, Skopelos beaches are varied and aplenty: find olive trees and plum orchards and clumps of pines by the sea’s edge, composed of slender pebbled shores or white bays, caves and coves, plus curious rock formations.
(tip) Make sure to pack snorkeling goggles for swimming with curious marine life, especially around the cragged rocks. Spot the occasional turtle and fish of all stripes!
The most popular of Skopelos beaches lie on the more wind-sheltered west coast, home to stretches of white shingle and pebbles backed by bars and taverns.
On the flip side, the eastern shoreline is peppered with smaller and more peaceful beaches, almost always deserted. Likewise, those in the north are wilder with no facilities.
Keep in mind that as a Greek island, strong Meltemi (dry and seasonal) winds can affect some of Skopelos’s beaches in terms of sea currents and waves, depending on their location.
During the summer months, Meltemi winds blow from the north/northeast, meaning that beaches in the south are calmer than those in the north. In spring and autumn, the wind continues to be mainly from the north but with regular winds from the south.
With a vast selection of exquisite beach destinations, it can be tough to choose which Skopelos beaches are worth visiting on your Skopelos holiday.
NOTES
- For reference, the beach or coastline is known as "PARALIA" in Greek.
- The above text and photos are excerpted from an article on Marta's blog at wherelifeisgreat.com first published on October 2022.
