Skopelos is an island of legends and traditions. The old ones have many stories to tell of pirates and dragons. Many habits and customs of Skopelos have survived to this day. Skopelos Sailors Some customs are connected to shipping and the sea since for many years the Skopelites relied on maritime life. The sailors’ families…
Danos Tsourtsoumia Microshipbuilder Traditional Art in, Shipbuilders, microshipbuilder, Danos Tsourtsoumia Through the streets of Skopelos, a pretty island in the Northern Sporades, Greece, I had by chance an interesting encounter. In a very small laboratory museum, which gave directly onto the narrow street, there was a craftsman building a spectacular ancient sailing ship model. Although…
Skopelos Nikos Rodios Ceramist Skopelos Artists The excellent ceramist Nikos Rodios continues with the same passion the tradition of his ancestors, constantly seeking new forms and new techniques. Nikos Rodios was born on 14/07/1952 in Athens. He grew up in an artistic environment and at the age of six he started, next to his father…
Panagiotis Vouzas Documenting the Rebetiko Tradition of Skopelos Panagiotis Vouzas presents the documentary “Akrogialies Deilina” about the rebetiko music tradition of Skopelos, showcasing the island's cultural heritage and live music spirit. Panagiotis Vouzas is a Greek filmmaker who has made Skopelos his permanent home over the past years, dedicating his creative energy to capturing the…
Discovering Skopelos Island A Gem in the Aegean Sea Encircled By Sapphire Waters, Fertile Lands, & Myth-Rich History. Known as the “Emerald of the Aegean”, Skopelos remains one of the best-kept secrets for adventurous travelers looking for an authentic Greek experience. Welcome to Skopelos – an enchanted island where every breath is a story, from…
Traditional Lantern-Maker in Skopelos Giorgos Lithadiotis Giorgos Lithadiotis, a third-generation artisan in Skopelos, creates unique traditional lanterns, silver and copper crafts, and folk art, available at his shop Fanari in Skopelos Town. Giorgos Lithadiotis is a third-generation lantern-maker in Skopelos, carrying on a family tradition that began with his grandfather, Kanaris Lithadiotis. Kanaris was the…
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