10 days in Skopelos Itinerary

Known as one of the Aegean's greenest islands, Skopelos features a long coastline of fine beaches and an interior covered with verdant pine forests, olive groves, and plum orchards.

Family-friendly places like Koukounaries Beach and Panormos Beach will thrill your kids. Explore Skopelos' surroundings by going to Troulos Beach (in Troulos), Monastery of Panagia Eikonistrias (in Zorbades) and Skiathos (Banana Beach, monastero di Panagia Evangelistria, &more). Spend the 9th (Mon) surrounded by wildlife at National Marine Park of Alonissos and Northern Sporades. And it doesn't end there: stroll through Stafilos Beach, kick back and relax at Limnonari Beach, and see some colorful creatures with Alonissos Seacolours Dive Center.

For ratings, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Skopelos road trip planning site.

If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport. In August, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 28°C.