Hike· Skopelos· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Skopelos Kastro & churches walk
39° 7.4′ N · 23° 43.5′ E · approximate
Climb the lanes of Skopelos town to the Venetian Kastro, where the 11th-century basilica of Agios Athanasios stands, past dozens of the town's roughly 120 churches and chapels and views over the harbour.
Practical
Approximate position on the hilltop above the west side of town; follow the lanes uphill from the waterfront. The island has more than 360 churches and chapels (Wikipedia). The town is a Traditional Settlement of Outstanding Beauty (1978). Best in the cool of early morning or at sunset; wear sturdy shoes on the marble steps.
Best for
Evening walk with harbour views
Nearby
- Anatoli Ouzeri (Skopelos Kastro)Right here
- Feast of Agios Riginos (Skopelos)0.1 NM away
- Wash n' Dry self-service laundry (Skopelos)0.1 NM away
- Aktaion Taverna (Skopelos Town)0.2 NM away
- Skopelos Town provisions & fuel0.2 NM away
- Taverna Peparithos (Skopelos Town)0.2 NM away
- Magali Grill (Skopelos Town)0.3 NM away
- Skopelos harbour fuel point0.3 NM away