Skopolos fly to Skiathos and then a short Ferry ride

The island of Skopolos made famous by the film Mama Mia, is a delight,

You have to fly to Skiathos and then take the short ferry ride across,

Beaches   Many coves and Beaches with blue crystal clear waters. Sandy or shingle, secluded ones ideal for naturist s  or others with traditional Taverna's or plenty of oppertunity for snorkeling care free swimming, many have sun beds  with umbrellas and organised sea sports, There is a good bus service from the Quayside next to the Taxi rank or hire a car or mopeds,  Some can only be reached by foot or from the sea. .

The taxi rank  and bus stop by the quayside and  this is a good starting point to reach the beach of your choice. Bus services are regular and fairly good and operate along the coastal road; a link for the time table here..

Also available for hire are runabout boats from Panormos beach, equipped with outboard motors, ideal for exploring a long coastline, not readily accessible on foot, where are some beautiful, deserted coves; even the inhabited islet of Saint George, tucked in between Skopelos and Alonnissos. There is no more peaceful way of spending a day, than by taking a picnic lunch to your own private beach and share it with the seagulls.

You can fly from Gatwick, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Manchester  with

Loloflights.com  Manchester & Bournemouth

Easyjet.com  Gatwick & Manchester

ThomasCook.com, flyTui.com and others

Hotels   look at  http://www.skopelostravel.net/hotels/  for a good selection and overview