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TRAVELING FROM MANTOUDI TO SKOPELOS
Skopelos
The summer is almost here and you wonder where to spend your holidays. Greek islands are always your first choice!! Have you ever been to Skopelos island in Northern Sporades (Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos)?
Do not ever wonder if Skopelos is worth visiting because it certainly does 1000 times. First of all, it is not yet an overcrowded place, so you will enjoy the peacefulness. Second, you will be thrilled by the lush landscape, more the 80% of the island is covered by pine forest. Third, the majestic beaches, fourth the Chora of Skopelos…
Not to mention that most of the Mamma Mia movie scenes were shot on Skopelos island.
I will stop counting the numerous reasons to visit Skopelos and I will guide you on how to travel there. Traveling to Skopelos Island requires to use of more than one kind of transportation. Note there is no direct route from Athens to Skopelos.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE
If you are traveling from Athens then Mantoudi port, in Evia, is the cheapest and fastest way to do so.
Mantoudi Evia
Mantoudi or Kymasi is a village on the northern side of Evia. It is about 140 km away from Athens and 54 km from Chalkida. Mantoudi in Evia is a relatively new harbor, which has been operating for the last decade. It is located in a central area since you have to passage from Mantoudi to reach other tourist places of Evia such as Loutra Edipsou, Agia Anna, Pyrgos, and Istiea. Furthermore, the Church of Agios Ioannis Rossos (Saint John the Russian) is also very close to Mantoudi, to the village Prokopi. From Mantoudi small port runs the ferries to Skiathos and Skopelos islands.
FROM MANTOUDI EVIA TO SKOPELOS
SEAJETS travels from Mantoudi to Skopelos with the speed boat SUPPER RUNNER JET/ NAXOS JET and IOLKOS boat.
Travel Cost
The trip to Skopelos from Mantoudi in Evia is the cheapest one.
SUPERRUNNER JET of SEAJETS
The cost of the trip is 32,70€ (Silver), and 65,40€ (Platinum); 65,70€ for the car.
Itineraries
The most common route is
Skiathos port- Loutraki port ( Glossa, Skopelos)- Skopelos port (Chora).
Tip: By booking your tickets you should also ask about the ferry route since there are alternative οnes. Check also in which port you disembark, Skopelos Port (Chora), Agnontas, or Loutraki Port ( Glossa).
Trip duration
SUPERRUNNER JET ride takes 1 hour and 15 minutes. IOLKOS ride takes around 3 hours.
TIP: The trip duration depends on the boat route, so before booking your ticket check carefully to find the faster one.
Time Tables F/B,
Until 03/06 Iolkos will travel from Mantoudi every Friday at 15:00 and every Sunday at 16:30.
From 06/06 the schedules will be every Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.
From 20/06 the schedules will be every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
From 28/06 the schedules will be daily with Iolkos ferry.
The route will be Skiathos – Glossa Skopelos – Agnontas Skopelos.
NAXOS JET / SUPERUNNER JET
The NAXOS JET will also operate some routes at the beginning and then the SUPERRUNNER JET will follow. From the 21st of June until the 15th of September every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday the high speeds will follow the route Mantoudi – Alonissos – Skopelos – Skiathos.
ANES FERRIES
AGIOS NEKTARIOS BOAT of ANES FERRIES will follow the route Mantoudi – Skiathos - Glossa. The trip duration is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
Booking Tickets
Travelling to skopelos. Tickets can be booked via:
- tourist agencies (tourist offices of Skopelos)
- Mantoudi vendors Phone Number +30 2227023336
- via internet.
How to get from Athens to Mantoudi Evia
By your Car
If you travel with your vehicle from Athens to Mantoudi you will need approximately 2 hours.
TIP: BE CAREFUL since the road approaching the harbor has several turns.
By Local Bus (KTEL)
If you do not have your vehicle, you can go by bus (KTEL) from KTEL Liosion or KTEL Evia.
TIP: When searching for bus routes you should look for Kumasi, instead of Mantoudi.
Cost of KTEL
The cost is 14.00 € simple transfer and 26.00 € with a return.
Duration
The KTEL bus from Athens to Mantoudi, Evia takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. There is no direct way from Athens to Skopelos.
Useful contacts:
- KTEL LIOSION tel: +30 2108317186, +30 2108317173. Address: 260 Liosion, Athens – Kato Patissia – Three Bridges
- KTEL EVIA tel: +30 2108317163, +30 2108317153, +30 2108315923, +30 22210 22640. Address: Stiron 1, Chalkida
General Information for traveling to Skopelos from Mantoudi
SEAJETS phone number: 210 7107710, +30 210 4121001, e-mail: reservations.dpt@seajets.gr
If you would like to get more information about the ports please contact:
- Port Authority of Mantoudi Tel: +30 22270 22020
- Port Authority of Skopelos Tel: +3024240 22180
- Under the Port Authority of Skopelos Tel: +3024240 33033
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