The closest beach to the town (4,5 km), popular and  prone to get crowded. A sloping road, 500 meters off the bus route brings you to the beach. Mixed sandy and shingle, with umbrellas and sun beds, in a delightful setting. There are two taverns nearby and parking facilities.

It was named after the mythical Prince Stafilos. His grave was found on the small cape at the right side, together with his golden sword, which is displayed at the Archaeological Museum of Athens. The grave is similar to the royal Mycenaean ones. It is believed that Prince Stafilos with a group of Cretans settled here and founded a town, in 1600 B.C.

Next to Stafilos, on the other side of the headland, much larger and wider, with umbrellas and sun beds. Impressive with fine thick sand and water spring at the very end. Some years ago it was the most popular (unofficial) nudist beach of the island.

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At the same turn for Dragondoshisma, just after Stafilos, there is a new forest dirt road and all along there are tiny coves and a rocky coast, ideal for fishing and snorkelling. Pine trees extend down to the shore offering cool shades. Less known those rocky coves are isolated and quiet. We have never noticed wasps there. Meryl's Streep first movie musical "Mamma Mia!" was filmed here in September 2007.

A charming fishing hamlet, 8 km from the town. Small, shingle coast with waterside taverns and scenic sunsets. Popular and crowded. Agnondas is used as a second harbour, when the weather is bad. It got its name from the runner Olympic winner Agnon, in 569 B.C. When the winner returned from Olympia, he landed at this port, which was named after him.

9,5 km from the town. It is reached by a road of 1 km length, off the bus route. Nice sandy beach with sun beds and umbrellas and waterside taverns.

12 km from the town. A fabulous, wind protected bay with turquoise waters; consists of a large shingle beach and lots of coves. The beach is popular and crowded, with water sports, umbrellas, sun beds, and an adequate number of waterside taverns, cafes and other shops. Click here to see a panoramic photo of the beach !

They are the little coves which are sprawling in idyllic settings on a long line after Panormos, 12,5 to 13 km from Skopelos town. Most of them are isolated and quiet. Shingle, with shades of pine trees, are easily reached on foot from the main road.

The Myth: They were named after Adrina, who was a female pirate. The legend says that she came to Skopelos with her ship and her men to plunder the island. The men disembarked and Adrina anchored her ship off those coves to wait for them. The pirates were ambushed by the Skopeletes and when Adrina heard the news she committed suicide.

14 km from the town of Skopelos. A lush, shingle beach with crystal water. Well organized with sun beds, umbrellas and water sports in magnificent surrounding scenery. Milia is crowded during the high season, but if you walk towards the end of the beach, you will find a quiet cove, behind the rocks. It is well worth lingering and watching the sun setting.

The Myth: Opposite Milia beach you can see a small islet named Dasia. The legend says that a big treasure is buried there, in a deep well. If somebody wants to take the treasure he should sacrifice one of his relatives!

15 km from the town, next to Milia. A sloping dirt road, 500 meters off the bus route brings you to this lovely beach with opalescent sea and sandy coast.Kastani is getting very popular and crowded during July and August, but early or late in the season it is very quiet and ideal for romantics. Meryl's Streep first movie musical "Mamma Mia!" was filmed here in September 2007.

19 km from the town of Skopelos. A sloping path from the main bus road brings you to this beautiful beach with crystal water and shadows from trees. Mixed sandy and shingle. It is quiet even during the peak season.