11 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.

Get some historical perspective at Kastro Ke Medieval Ekklisia and Monastery of Evangelistria. You'll get in some beach time at Koukounaries Beach and Troulos Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Skopelos: Skiathos Town (Cathedral of the Three Hierarchs, Skiathos Cemetery, &more), Skiathos (Vromolimnos Beach, Mandraki Beach, &more) and Monastery of Panagia Eikonistrias (in Zorbades). Spend the 26th (Mon) surrounded by wildlife at National Marine Park of Alonissos and Northern Sporades. Next up on the itinerary: kick back and relax at Stafilos Beach and stroll through Limnonari Beach.

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If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport. In July, daily temperatures in Skopelos can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 28°C.