Skopelos - General Info
Description:
Like Skiathos, this is an attractive pine-covered island, famous for its citrus fruit and plums. The main ports are Limin Skopelou (the capital) on the east coast and Loutraki on the west coast. However, outside the main towns there is very little concession to tourism and this island can still feel pretty isolated.
That said, the well known 2008 film “Mamma Mia!” was filmed here, so you may find that the lovely deserted bay you are anchored in is now on the Mamma Mia tour boat itinerary.
While this island has become a very popular tourist destination in recent years, Skopelos town still retains its Greek charm and is a relaxing place to visit.
Position:
39° 07.40’N, 23° 44.21’E (Skopelos harbor entrance)
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We just spent 6 days in Skopelos harbor mid-May. Not crowded at all. We have been side-tied. Ferry waves are minimal. Power and water now on outer key at 16amps.
No fee for mooring, but on day 6 someone started hinting at paying. I suspect they don’t want long-term “squatters”.
We rented a car and drove all the roads on the island. Get the 6€ map to see the back areas of the island.
Lovely dinner at Alexanders up the hill a little in the center of town and another good meal at Agnanti at the far end of the island.
Posted on behalf of Peter Ter Haar, SY “Funny Girl” (Dutch flag)
We are at this moment (18-6-2015) visiting the harbor Loutraki at Skopelos. Last night there was passing a thunderstorm with winds up to 30 knots.
All the yachts moored at the north side of the temporary pontoon (only there in summer) had to move quickly out of their position from the pontoon as their anchors did not hold.
We were at the south side of the pontoon, so no problem. The bottom is in places hard sand, and only 2.5 meters of water.
At night the wind turned to the south for a few hours and sent a terrible swell into this harbor.
The pontoon has automatic electric and water (water is of excellent quality) service poles.
You buy the stick to activate and pay the service, in the charter boat office 100 meters away.