Glossa Village

A picturesque town on the northwest side of Skopelos Island with traditional architecture

Glossa is a small town perched on the northwest side of Skopelos Island. It is a picturesque village with traditional architecture. The houses of Glossa are primarily two-story buildings with ceramic roofs and wooden balconies.

It has beautiful views of the Aegean Sea and the island of Skiathos, and in the back, you can faintly see Pilio. Glossa and the area surrounding Glossa have a lot of olive groves, almond trees, and plum trees. It also has a lot of freshwater springs. There is a rare species of goats named “Glosses” that roam on the cliffs of Glossa which has been known for the quality of the wool they produced.

Many claim that the name Glossa comes from Knossa, a corruption of the ancient city of Knossos. Presumably, the first inhabitants were people from Crete in the Minoan period.

The inhabitants of Glossa, having a special sense of humour, say that with so many ups and downs, they go up and down, they just get tongue-tied.

Glossa, as well as the wider area, is of particular archaeological interest. Ancient towers and various buildings have been found.

In the center of Glossa village, the main church Koimiseos tis Theotokou is special, because of its unique bell tower. Furthermore, Glossa has a Folklore Museum where you can observe local culture.

Alexandros Papadiamantis, a well-known Greek prose writer from neighbouring Skiathos, refers to Glossa as a “tall village”. Alexander Moraitidis again refers to Glossa as “the vineyard area”.

It is about a 24 km drive from the main port of Skopelos to Glossa. If you would prefer to drive on the more scenic coastal road through Panormos, Agnontas, and Stafilos, be prepared to spend about 45 minutes in the car.

Glossa Village, on Skopelos Island, is an excellent choice for visitors. Since there are many hotels, studios, apartments, and pensions for a pleasant stay. Moreover, someone will find a lot of taverns and restaurants for having lunch or dinner. Not to mention the cafes and bars for extra entertainment during the holiday season.