Live your Myth in Skopelos
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 quaint villages to unspoiled coasts and the spirit of life itself, that will transport you to a world of legends and wonder. Moreover, get to know the Skopelos travel tips and have the best Summer Vacation ever.
Mythical Beginnings: A Journey Through History
In order to comprehend the real essence of the island of Skopelos and understand what makes it so unique, one needs to explore the island’s long history intertwined with Greek mythology. According to the myth, Stafilos, the son of Dionysus, The God of Wine, and Ariadne, Princess of Crete, along with his brother Peparithos were the first inhabitants of the island. Thus, there is a genealogy of an equal nature with any other in Greek myth about Skopelos.
Here, you will also see the island’s past in all senses as Byzantine monasteries, ancient ruins, and enchanting villages are all over the place as you walk around. For instance, Skopelos town or ‘Chora’ consists of small passages between the whitewashed buildings with red roofs. Walking along its streets will make you think that that is how things would have been many years ago.
