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SkyrosSporades island guide: villages, beaches & ferries
Distinct island with wild ponies and a hilltop white town.
- Ferry
- From Kymi (Evia) about 1.5h
- Villages
- 1
- Beaches
- 2
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Villages & towns
What to see
Beaches
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
Food
Restaurants in SkyrosSee menus and book a tableGetting there & around
From Kymi (Evia) about 1.5h
Map
Common questions
How do I get to Skyros?
From Kymi (Evia) about 1.5h
Where should I stay on Skyros?
Popular bases include Chora. Pick based on the beaches and ferry port you want close by.
What are the best things to do on Skyros?
Highlights include Skyros Castle.
What are the best beaches on Skyros?
Well-known beaches include Atsitsa, Magazia. On windy days, choose a beach on the side facing away from the wind.
Can ferries to Skyros be cancelled because of wind?
Yes, it can happen. Strong north winds (the meltemi, mostly July and August) can delay or cancel sailings, smaller fast boats first. Check the wind forecast for your travel day and confirm with your ferry company or the port authority before leaving.
Which islands are near Skyros?
Other islands in the Sporades include Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos. Check the island-hopping tool to see which ones have direct ferries.
Is Skyros in the Sporades?
Yes. Skyros is part of the Sporades island group in Greece.
Guides about Skyros
Photos from Wikimedia Commons. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Lists are highlights, not every place on the island.