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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 get 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 reason to visit Skopelos and I will guide you on how to travel there. Traveling to Skopelos island needs 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, 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
ANES FERRIES travels from Mantoudi to Skopelos with the ferry boat PROTEUS. While SEAJETS travels from Mantoudi to Skopelos with the speed boat SUPPER RUNNER JET. And MAGIC SEA FERRIES travels from Mantoudi to Skopelos with the speed boat CAT 1.
Travel Cost
The trip to Skopelos from Mantoudi in Evia is the cheapest one.
PROTEUS of ANES LINES
The cost of the trip is 25,00 € per person and 62,00 € per car.
Infants and children up to 4 years travel for free, and children from 5 -10 years have a 50% discount.
SUPERRUNNER JET of SEAJETS
The cost of the trip is 32,70€ (Silver), and 65,40€ (Platinum); 65,70€ for the car.
CAT 1 of MAGICE SEA FERRIES
For PASSENGER the cost varies as follows 31,00€ (Super Economy), 33,00€ (Economy Numbered Seat), 40,00€ (Premium Economy with table), and 52,00€ (Business with table).
Children up to the age of 5 are entitled to a free ticket in all seats. Children from 5 to 10 years old have a 50% discount on all seats on the ship. Magic Sea Ferries offers a 50% discount on tickets for members of large families. It applies to all seats on the ship.
For CARS, the cost is: 72,00€ – 84,00€
Itineraries
The most common route is
Skiathos port- Loutraki port ( Glossa, Skopelos)- Skopelos port (Chora).
But there are also alternative routes. Proteus ferry boat can make the first stop at Alonissos and then continue on to Skopelos since it covers the Northern Sporades.
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) or Loutraki Port ( Glossa).
Tip: ANES LINES during the summer period offers you free transfer from the port of Skopelos to the port of Glossa (Skopelos) and vice versa.
Tip: MAGIC SEA FERRIES offers you a transfer from Athens to the port of Mantoudi and vice versa.
Trip duration
PROTEUS ride from Mantoudi, Evia to Skopelos (and not from Athens to Skopelos) takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours and 30 minutes.
SUPERRUNNER JET ride takes 1 hour and 15 minutes.
CAT 1 ride takes 1 hour and 40 minutes.
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,
Anes ferries have already announced the itineraries for the year 2023.
From Mantoudi in Evia, the ferry services to Skopelos take place throughout the year. During the summer season though there are approximately 6-7 schedules a week. While in the remaining months, there are approximately 2-3 times a week.
Seajets itineraries are expected to be announced.
Magic Sea Ferries have already announced the itineraries for the year 2023.
Booking Tickets
Travelling to skopelos. Tickets can be booked via:
- tourist agencies (tourist offices of Skopelos)
- in the offices of anes ferries. contact phone: +30 210 5237613, +30 2227023336 email info@anes.gr
- Mantoudi vendors Phone Number +30 2227023336
- via internet.
How to get from Athens to Mantoudi Evia
By your Own Car
If you travel with your own 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 own 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
ANES LINES phone number: +30 210 5237613, +30 2227023336. email info@anes.gr. website www.anes.gr
SEAJETS phone number: 210 7107710, +30 210 4121001, e-mail: reservations.dpt@seajets.gr
MAGIC SEA FERRIES phone number: +30 210 4610500, email: info@magicseaferries.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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