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Skyros

The island of Skyros belongs administratively to the island of Evoia to whom it is linked through the port of Kimi. It is a big island in the Aegean sea, with a total area of 215 square kilometers and a population of approximately 3000.

Skyros is the most valuable and alluring jewel in the necklace of islands placed in the Greek archipelago. The island is comprised from three large mountains, which are separated at two levels, by the sea. One starts from Achili and ends at Kalamitsa for a distance of 4 kilometers and a width of 2,5 kilometers. In the south region the mountain of Koxlias raises to a height of 794 meters and to the north the mountain of Olympus rises to 390 meters.

The island's main port is Linaria. There are many lovely beaches and low mountains to explore, caves for some underwater fishing. At the taverns one can savor fresh fish, lobster and the local cheeses.

Every Skyrian house down to the poorest, is a living museum of popular art, with beautiful hand carved furniture, embroideries, baskets and all kinds of handicrafts. Also of great interest is the original architecture of the houses, with their pebbled entrances, picturesque roofs, hearth and other impressive features.

In the folk art shops you will be able to find beautifully hand-carved stools, embroidered articles, hand-woven materials, rugs, original clay and copper utensils, chests and furniture.

The more distant beaches of Ahili, Aspous, Kalamitsa, Tris Boukes (where the grave of the English poet Ruppert Brook is), Pefkos, Kyra Panagia, Atsitsa and Aherounes offer excellent bathing, and can be reached by car. Especially in Atsitsa and Pefkos (which means Pine) the deep green of the pine trees mingle with the blue waters.

In most of these places you will find small taverns by the sea offering fresh fish, local wine and some of the island's delicacies.

In summer months cruises around the island with small boats are organised and it is very interesting to follow one of them and see the variety of the coast as well as attractive sea caves.

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