Skopelos Town Holidays

Charming inside and out

With quaint tavernas and whitewashed houses, Skopelos' capital is easy to love. Located in Greece's North Aegean islands, the old town – a traffic-free warren of cobbled alleyways and slate-domed churches – will have you swooning. Seal your affection with a traditional cheese pie as you gaze over the ruins of the Venetian castle.

Hit the beach

While Skopelos Town has a beach of its own, you can also make like a local and head to nearby Stafilos – it's more scenic and relaxed, and only a five-minute drive away. Arcing Panormos is a 15-minute drive away, and some say it's the island’s best-looking beach.

Daytripper

Dolphin and seal-watching tours depart from Skopelos harbour each day. The snap-worthy village of Glossa's well worth a visit, too – you can reach it in 40 minutes by car. It's close to Loutraki's fifth-century Temple of Athena, as well as the pretty hilltop chapel, which featured in the film Mamma Mia!.