Skopelos is the largest of the emerald islands of Sporades (Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos, Skyros) with crystal clear blue beaches to explore!
How to come
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Getting to Skopelos is relatively easy, if you do the following:
By Sea
From Athens: you have to get to Agios Konstantinos port 1.5 hours – 180 kilometers or Volos 3.5 hours – 360 kilometers or Kimi Evias 2.5 hours – 167 kilometers with destination to Skopelos port or Loutraki/Glossa port.
From Thessaloniki/North Greece: through Volos or Thessaloniki with destination to Skopelos port or Loutraki/Glossa port.
Shipping companies (ferry boats, flying dolphins, catamaran):
Hellenic Seaways: www.hellenicseaways.gr
NEL Lines: www.nel.gr
and from Kimi (Evoia island) with SKYROS SHIPPING COMPANY: www.sne.gr.
By Airplane
Alternatively, you may get to Skiathos island through airplane (check routes) and then with ship (see above) to Skopelos or Glossa/Loutraki.
GoSkopelos.com Team Tips
To make your life easier, ALKYON TRAVEL: www.alkyontravel.com, offers complete solutions (synchronized with the shipping companies’ routes) even getting you from Athens (Kaniggos Square) to Ag. Konstantinos port with their excellent buses! Of course it covers all Greece and abroad…
We suggest to book your ticket early especially if you are planning to get a car with you, otherwise you may find yourself staying at Agios Konstantinos… for the weekend!
Distances/Hours
With Car
From: Athens To: Ag. Konstantinos Distance/Hours: ~180 kilometers, ~2 hours
From: Athens To: Kimi (Kymi) Distance/Hours: ~167 kilometers, ~31/2 hours
From: Athens To: Volos Distance/Hours: ~360 kilometers, ~31/2 hours
With Ferry or Hydrofoil
From: Ag. Konstantinos To: Glossa/Loutraki Distance/Hours: (~31/2 hours) with ferry (~21/2 hours) with hydrofoil
From: Volos To: Glossa/Loutraki Distance/Hours: (~31/2 hours) with ferry (~21/2 hours) with hydrofoil
From: Ag. Konstantinos/Volos To: Skopelos Distance/Hours: (~2 hours) with hydrofoil/catamaran
From Alkyon Travel, Athens via Agios Konstantinos port or Volos, to Skopelos Island – Hellas Map
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