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Skopelos
town on a busy September afternoon.
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Next
to Skiathos and still in the Sporades islands, Skopelos island
has its fans. It's bigger than Skiathos, with the same pine
tree rockscapes but a more tranquil, rustic air and a charming,
lazy town. Many, however, would find it a little too
lazy, well short of variety and action, though suited to those
who prefer a quiet life.
Beaches
are accessible via the one hardtop road on the island and are
mostly small, pebbly and way less attractive than those on Skiathos.
The best of the bunch is Limnonari and the worst Skopelos town
beach. Buses cover the route regularly, though personal transport
makes life a lot easier.
Travellers
from Skiathos beware boats - especially hydrofoils - being diverted
from the town's breezy harbour to Agnontas, a tiny, sheltered
port on the other side of the island. This is quite common and
a free bus service is supposed to take passengers on
to the town. It is not unusual, however, to be abandoned in
Agnontas bay with no information, no transport, no English language
and no care at all.
Also
allergy sufferers, beware, attack of the killer pines!
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